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grantkeegan's review against another edition
4.0
At Home with Monsters is an excellent showcase of Guillermo del Toro's Bleak House in Los Angeles. Which contains his impressive collection of horror, fantasy and inspiring objects. Along with several interviews and descriptions of Guillermo's philosophy on life and his work. I thought this was a great read that every fan of Del Toro's work should check out.
The book has a lot of cool pieces of information that show his process in writing and imagining his movies. This book is mostly a memoir and description of Guillermo's thought process and inspiration that he channels into creating amazing works of art. I enjoyed my time reading the interviews about his thought process and philosophy about life and creativity. Being a big fan of his movies, I loved taking a deeper look into what makes Guillermo tick, and in the process inspiring me on my own creative endeavors.
The book has a lot of cool pieces of information that show his process in writing and imagining his movies. This book is mostly a memoir and description of Guillermo's thought process and inspiration that he channels into creating amazing works of art. I enjoyed my time reading the interviews about his thought process and philosophy about life and creativity. Being a big fan of his movies, I loved taking a deeper look into what makes Guillermo tick, and in the process inspiring me on my own creative endeavors.
arielkirst's review against another edition
5.0
This book was gorgeous!
I have seen most of Del Toro's films, so it was a treat to be able to not only peer inside his fabulous collection of monster memorabilia, but also get an in-depth look at his love of film, and the things he puts into his movies. Wish I could have seen the traveling exhibit.
I have seen most of Del Toro's films, so it was a treat to be able to not only peer inside his fabulous collection of monster memorabilia, but also get an in-depth look at his love of film, and the things he puts into his movies. Wish I could have seen the traveling exhibit.
typewriterdeluxe's review against another edition
3.0
It's not a bad book, but it's cold (both in its academic, jargony language and in its color palette) and I don't find it an improvement on Cabinet of Curiosities: My Notebooks, Collections, and Other Obsessions (Harper Design, 2013). I'm looking forward to the Bleak House art exhibit, but I'll pass on buying the accompanying book. Glad I got it at the library.
happentobeshort's review against another edition
5.0
I JUST. I LOVE GUILLERMO DEL TORO A LOT!!!!!!!! Any del Toro fan NEEDS to read this. It doesn't matter on what level of a fan you are, a casual fan or a new fan or a super fan, you need to read this. A bunch of interviews and essays compiled in conjunction with his current travelling 'Bleak House' exhibition of his personal collection-cum-home, there's probably something in here you haven't read yet. And aw man, there is just so much S O M U CH in here that just, I guess, resonated with me, both as a fan of his work and the genre, and also just as a human being???? I dunno. Maybe I'm getting too deep. I just get very passionate about things sometimes. I wanna buy this book so I can read it when I'm feeling sad about myself and life. Guillermo del Toro is such a great person.
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leighsnerdlife's review against another edition
5.0
Guillermo del Toro’s house is an amazing treasure trove, and I’m so glad he decided to share it with the world.
Exactly one year ago today, I went to the Bleak House exhibit in Toronto. In it was a vast collection from del Toro‘s home in Los Angeles. He has collected some amazing things: from costumes that appeared in his films, to full-size figures of legends like Lovecraft and Poe. It’s a wonderful mix of horror, literature and geeky stuff - I loved every minute of it.
This book is actually a companion piece to that exhibit. In it are large full-colour photos of some of the pieces that were on display, but also other parts of his house that didn’t make it into the tour. The text accompanying it goes into detail about his childhood obsession with monsters and how it grew into his successful directing career today. It’s actually quite insightful – he likens the idea of monsters to that ‘outsider’ feeling we’ve all felt at one point or another. And that in many cases the monsters are not really monsters, but are really the most human of us all.
I don’t think I am explaining it all that well - you really need to just read it for yourself. And if his Bleak House exhibit ever does go on tour again, I highly recommend it. This beautiful book is definitely five stars. And now I am in the mood to go back and rewatch some of his films!
Exactly one year ago today, I went to the Bleak House exhibit in Toronto. In it was a vast collection from del Toro‘s home in Los Angeles. He has collected some amazing things: from costumes that appeared in his films, to full-size figures of legends like Lovecraft and Poe. It’s a wonderful mix of horror, literature and geeky stuff - I loved every minute of it.
This book is actually a companion piece to that exhibit. In it are large full-colour photos of some of the pieces that were on display, but also other parts of his house that didn’t make it into the tour. The text accompanying it goes into detail about his childhood obsession with monsters and how it grew into his successful directing career today. It’s actually quite insightful – he likens the idea of monsters to that ‘outsider’ feeling we’ve all felt at one point or another. And that in many cases the monsters are not really monsters, but are really the most human of us all.
I don’t think I am explaining it all that well - you really need to just read it for yourself. And if his Bleak House exhibit ever does go on tour again, I highly recommend it. This beautiful book is definitely five stars. And now I am in the mood to go back and rewatch some of his films!
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