Discover the secrets of Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro's
stop-motion masterpiece Pinocchio through stunning unseen art and
incisive commentary from the filmmaker and his collaborators.
Academy Award(R)-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro reinvents Carlo
Collodi's classic tale of the wooden marionette who is magically brought
to life in order to mend the heart of a grieving woodcarver named
Geppetto. This whimsical, stop-motion film directed by Guillermo del
Toro and Mark Gustafson follows the mischievous and disobedient
adventures of Pinocchio in his pursuit of a place in the world.
Illustrated with stunning visuals, this deluxe volume follows the
remarkable creative journey that brought Pinocchio to the screen, from
del Toro's early ideas for the adaptation, through to character design,
puppet building, and the meticulous animation process. Featuring
interviews with del Toro and a wide range of the film's key creatives,
this is the definitive story behind the birth of a brand-new Pinocchio.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Includes exclusive interviews with
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro and his cast and crew.
ORIGINAL CONCEPT ART: Features a wealth of electrifying character
and location art, storyboards, and other visuals used to conceptualize
the film.
GO BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Filled with behind-the-scenes images and
information about the entire filmmaking process, including the creation
of the remarkable puppets and sets that were hand-crafted for the film.
PERFECT GIFT: The perfect gift for fans of Guillermo del Toro,
animation, and film.
