The Art of Darkness


Written By: Mark Salisbury, Guillermo del Toro

Limited Edition of 500

$250.00
Available on February 2, 2016
BEWARE OF CRIMSON PEAK . . .

In Crimson Peak, acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro returns to the genre he helped define with a powerful blend of psychological thriller, gothic horror, and seductive romance. This deluxe book explores the creation of del Toro’s sinister masterpiece and the dark themes and motifs woven into every frame of this extraordinary film.
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ISBN: 9781608876730

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Featuring extensive interviews with the director, Crimson Peak: The Art of Darkness Collector’s Edition chronicles the creative odyssey that brought the film to the screen, showing how del Toro’s unique perspective, attention to detail, and storytelling prowess was key in crafting a film of incredible visual richness and thematic power.

The book also features extensive interviews with the team of artists who helped realize the world of
Crimson Peak, from the film’s sumptuous period costumes to the dilapidated majesty of Allerdale Hall and the eerie red-hued ghosts that haunt the halls of “Crimson Peak.” Also featuring insights from the film’s stars, including Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, and Charlie Hunnam, Crimson Peak: The Art of Darkness Collector’s Edition explores the themes at the heart of this breathtaking supernatural mystery in unparalleled detail.

Filled with striking concept art and stunning photography, the book also features a range of amazing special items, including an authentic period letter, daguerreotype photographs, biographies that reveal the secret history of Crimson Peak’s characters, a booklet that showcases the film’s amazing costume designs, and more.

A thrilling journey into the macabre heart of Guillermo del Toro’s spine-chilling new tale,
Crimson Peak: The Art of Darkness Collector’s Edition is the perfect companion to this gothic horror masterwork.

Crimson Peak: The Art of Darkness Collector’s Edition is housed in a deluxe clamshell box and comes with a range of exclusive features, including an cloth cover featuring a 3D sculpt of the iconic Allerdale Hall crest; unique endpapers featuring the moth motif from the film; gilded edges featuring a dripping blood design; and additional insert items, including extra vellum pages and daguerreotypes and a reproduction of a newspaper prop created for the film. Crimson Peak: The Art of Darkness Collector’s Edition is also personally signed by Guillermo del Toro himself.

9.25" x 11" Hardcover Book, Clamshell Box

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