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Guillermo Del Toro Reading Order

14 series Β· 50 books

Guillermo del Toro is a celebrated Mexican author and filmmaker renowned for his contributions to the horror and fantasy genres. With a prolific output of 50 books across 14 series, including notable titles like Blackwood Tapes, The Boy in the Iron Box, and the acclaimed Strain Trilogy, he masterfully intertwines dark themes with imaginative narratives. Active from 2003 to 2025, del Toro's unique storytelling often explores the beauty in the grotesque, captivating audiences with his vivid and enchanting worlds.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

2 books (2011–2025)

Start with The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011 and read in order.

#Title
1
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011
2
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Icons of the Fantastic

Blackwood Tapes Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

#Title
1
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The Hollow Ones(With: Chuck Hogan)

Guillermo Del Toro Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2015)

Start with The Monsters Of Hellboy II and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Monsters Of Hellboy II
2
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Cabinet of Curiosities
3
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Guillermo del Toro Hardcover Blank Sketchbook

Hellboy: Artbooks Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2003–2021)

Start with The Art of Hellboy(By: Mike Mignola,Scott Allie), the first of 7 books in the Hellboy: Artbooks series.

#Title
1
The Art of Hellboy(By: Mike Mignola,Scott Allie)
2
Hellboy: The Art of the Movie(By: Mike Mignola,Wayne Barlowe)
3
Hellboy II: The Art of the Movie(With: Mike Mignola)
4
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Mike Mignola's Hellboy Artist's Edition(By: Mike Mignola)
5
The First 20 Years(By: Mike Mignola,Scott Allie)
6
Hellboy: 25 Years of Covers(By: Mike Mignola,DaveStewart)
7
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Mike Mignola: The Quarantine Sketchbook(By: Mike Mignola)

Pan's Labryinth Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

#Title
1
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The Labyrinth of the Faun

Robert Abele Humor & Entertainment Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2015)

Start with The Art of DreamWorks Turbo(By: Robert Abele,David Soren,Ryan Reynolds) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Art of DreamWorks Turbo(By: Robert Abele,David Soren,Ryan Reynolds)
The Art of DreamWorks Turbo(By: Robert Abele,David Soren,Ryan Reynolds)
2
Cover of The Art of the Strain(With: Robert Abele)
The Art of the Strain(With: Robert Abele)

Screenplays Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

#Title
1
Frankenstein: The Complete Screenplay

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2020)

Start with Don't Be Afraid of the Dark(With: Christopher Golden) and read in order.

#Title
1
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark(With: Christopher Golden)
2
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The Shape of Water(With: Daniel Kraus)
3
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The Hollow Ones(With: Chuck Hogan)

The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Series

Complete

9 books (2011–2019)

Start with The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011, the first of 9 books in the The Best American: Nonrequired Reading series.

#Title
1
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011
2
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012
3
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2013
4
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2014
5
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2015
6
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2016
7
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2017
8
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2018
9
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2019

The Boy in the Iron Box Series

Ongoing

6 books (2024–2024)

Start with Encounter, the first of 6 books in the The Boy in the Iron Box series.

#Title
1
2
Falling Down
3
4
5
The Hunted
6
The Pit and the Box

The Strain Graphic Novels Series

Complete

9 books (2012–2017)

Start with The Strain, Volume 1(By: David Lapham,Sierra Hahn,Mike Huddleston), the first of 9 books in the The Strain Graphic Novels series.

#Title
1
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The Strain, Volume 1(By: David Lapham,Sierra Hahn,Mike Huddleston)
2
Cover of The Strain, Volume 2(By: David Lapham,Sierra Hahn,Mike Huddleston)
The Strain, Volume 2(By: David Lapham,Sierra Hahn,Mike Huddleston)
3
Cover of The Strain, Book One(With: David Lapham,Chuck Hogan,Mike Huddleston)
The Strain, Book One(With: David Lapham,Chuck Hogan,Mike Huddleston)
4
Cover of The Strain, Volume 3: The Fall(By: David Lapham,Sierra Hahn,Mike Huddleston)
The Strain, Volume 3: The Fall(By: David Lapham,Sierra Hahn,Mike Huddleston)
5
Cover of The Strain, Volume 4: The Fall(By: David Lapham,Mike Huddleston)
The Strain, Volume 4: The Fall(By: David Lapham,Mike Huddleston)
6
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The Strain, Book Two: The Fall(With: David Lapham,Mike Huddleston)
7
Cover of The Strain, Volume 5: The Night Eternal(By: David Lapham,Mike Huddleston)
The Strain, Volume 5: The Night Eternal(By: David Lapham,Mike Huddleston)
8
Cover of The Strain, Volume 6: The Night Eternal(By: David Lapham,Mike Huddleston)
The Strain, Volume 6: The Night Eternal(By: David Lapham,Mike Huddleston)
9
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Mister Quinlan - Vampire Hunter(By: Keith Champagne,David Lapham,Juan Ferreyra,Edgar Salazar)

The Strain Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2011)

Start with The Strain and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Strain
2
3
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The Night Eternal

Trollhunters Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2020)

Start with Trollhunters(With: Daniel Kraus) and read in order.

#Title
1
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Trollhunters(With: Daniel Kraus)
2
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Tales of Arcadia

Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
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The Felled(With: Timothy Green II,Edgar Delgado,Omar Lozano,Richard Ashley Hamilton)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Guillermo Del Toro written?
Guillermo Del Toro has written 50 books across 14 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Guillermo Del Toro series?
Here are the first books in Guillermo Del Toro's series: Anthologies: The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011; Guillermo Del Toro Non-Fiction: The Monsters Of Hellboy II; Hellboy: Artbooks: The Art of Hellboy(By: Mike Mignola,Scott Allie); Robert Abele Humor & Entertainment: The Art of DreamWorks Turbo(By: Robert Abele,David Soren,Ryan Reynolds); The Best American: Nonrequired Reading: The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011.
What order should I read Guillermo Del Toro's books?
We recommend reading Guillermo Del Toro's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Guillermo Del Toro still writing new books?
Yes, Guillermo Del Toro has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, The Boy in the Iron Box.

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