Guillermo del toro talks the strain season 2, the 5season. Thankfully, once the strain is unleashed and a host of halfzombie, halfvampire creatures start laying waste to new york, the book shifts up a few gears, with del toro s talent for creating fantastical, macarbre characters shining through. I love the story, the character development, and the new world that is being built by the writers. Brilliant, bloodchilling, and unputdownable, the strain is a nightmare of the first order. He reinvented a genre that was in bad need of a face lift.
When i first got the strain by guillermo del toro and chuck hogan, i knew that i would be purchasing all the books in the series. The fall by chuck hogan and guillermo del toro 2011. As with the other two books in this series, the storyline is gripping and holds the readers interest throughout. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. He is also the coauthor, with oscarwinning filmmaker guillermo del toro, of the internationally bestselling strain trilogy. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Book two of the strain trilogy kindle edition by toro, guillermo del, hogan, chuck. He had not much of a childhood himself, matching his fathers height at the age of eight, and surpassing him by a head at age nine. The strain is a 2009 vampire horror novel by guillermo del toro and chuck hogan. Book two of the strain trilogy by guillermo del toro.
Even at the time when news of the irishman came about, scorsese was asked for comments on why he chose to base the movie on a book that was highly criticized for not being factual. An epic battle for survival begins between man and vampire in the strain the basis for the fx series and the first book in a heartstopping trilogy from one of hollywoods most inventive storytellers and a critically acclaimed thriller writer guillermo del toro, the genius director of the academy awardwinning pans labyrinth and hellboy, and hammett awardwinning author chuck. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The first book was the best of the series, but i like reading the complete story, so id recommend all three books.
Del toro and friend from geek nation the strain is a fast, entertaining read, with a twist to the rationale for vampirism that is fun, if a bit derivative. Strainthe first book in a heartstopping trilogy from one of hollywoods most inventive storytellers and a critically acclaimed thriller writer. The strain book vs tv show chrissy booksandberries. Guillermo del toro chuck hogan strain trilogy 3 books collection pack set rrp. Book two of the strain trilogy by guillermo del toro, chuck hogan, daniel oreskes read by online at alibris. Guillermo del toro talks about the strain, looking to the strain season 2, his 5season plan, casting david bradley, his involvement in the show, and more. The night eternal is a 2011 vampire horror novel by guillermo del toro and chuck hogan. The storys very cinematic, but what would you expect when of the authors is del toro.
The night eternal by guillermo del toro and chuck hogan william morrow. It is the first installment in the strain trilogy, and was followed by the fall. Guillermo del toro, the genius director of the academy awardwinning pans labyrinth and. The strain, by guillermo del toro and chuck hogan, is a fascinating read.
Hogan, chuck and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Guillermo del toro, the genius director of the academy awardwinning pans labyrinth and hellboy, and hammett awardwinning author chuck hogan have joined forces to boldly reinvent the vampire novel. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. As the books were written by guillermo del toro and chuck hogan they are very visually descriptive. Guillermo del toro books 2 the strain, the night eternal, hardcover, good.
The fall lapham, david, del toro, guillermo, huddelston, mike on. I was worried that it would affect my enjoyment listening to the second book after reading the first, but it was for naught. The strain trilogy, book 2 by guillermo del toro and chuck hogan and daniel oreskes. The fall by guillermo del toro and chuck hogan book read. Carlton cuse serves as executive producer and showrunner.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones. In 20 del toro managed to get the strain adapted to television and shown on fx network. The fall strain trilogy, book 2 by chuck hogan and guillermo del toro book cover, description, publication history. It is the final novel in the strain trilogy beginning with the strain and continuing with the fall plot. The strain by guillermo del toro and chuck hogandracula gets a. The fall by chuck hogan and guillermo del toro 2011, paperback 2. In fact a lot of this book is derivative, cobbling together elements from a host of books and films. This is the first book ive listened to narrated by daniel oreskes and he was fantastic. The vampiric virus unleashed in the strain has taken over new york city. Book two of the strain trilogy audiobook by guillermo del toro, chuck hogan. The strain guillermo del toro paperback harpercollins publishers. A mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism ravages the city of new york. Guillermo del toro has 94 books on goodreads with 362973 ratings. The strain is an american horror drama television series that aired on fx from july, 2014, to september 17, 2017.
Guillermo del toro s medical procedural vampire tv series is a change of pace from his usual gothic horror style, but the messages it delivers are just as socially conscious. It was created by guillermo del toro and chuck hogan, based on their novel trilogy of the same name. It is the second novel in the strain trilogy, and was preceded by the strain. His frailty and his great size were a secret source of shame to his father. The town was awarded the hammett prize for excellence in crime writing, and made into the movie starring ben affleck, jeremy renner, and jon hamm. The fall by guillermo del toro and chuck hogan audio i liked this second entry in the strain series. This sequel sees new york being taken over by vampires and a corrupt government and officials covering up the true nature of the disaster facing mankind. I was surprised by how quickly i went through this, given its length. It was as if del toro was brought from screen to page. The strain by guillermo del toro and chuck hogan books.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the fall. This is the final book of the strain trilogy, and i thought it was the best of the three. In the television series, he is played by miguel gomez. The strain by guillermo del toro and chuck hogandracula gets a modern makeover in a filmic chiller, writes xan brooks. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. The fall picks up where the strain left offwith a vampiric infection spreading like wildfire across america as a small band of heroes struggles to save the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The fall tv tiein edition the strain trilogy by guillermo del toro, chuck hogan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ive seen other criticisms of ron perlmans narration, but i thought his reading and cadence were deadon for the subject matter. The first book in what has been promised will be a trilogy, the strain is certainly a great down payment. Entertainment weekly i cannot wait to see where del toro and hogan take us next.
The strain, the fall, the night eternal by guillermo del toro 4. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The fall is a 2010 vampire horror novel by guillermo del toro and chuck hogan. Ever since i read guillermo del toro s pans labrynth, i was enthralled with his style of writing and the strain trilogy did not disappoint. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The strain trilogy by guillermo del toro goodreads. The fall audiobook by guillermo del toro, chuck hogan. The strain is a vampire horror media franchise created by guillermo del toro and chuck hogan del toro first envisioned the story line as a television series, but was unable to find a buyer for the series. Del toro and hogan took the vampirism disease concept and turned it in more than a few different directions. With corey stoll, david bradley, kevin durand, jonathan hyde. Overview a cross between the hot zone and salems lot. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Adapting from the bestselling trilogy of novels by filmmaker guillermo del toro and novelist chuck hogan, eisner awardwinning writer david. Still, despite the criticisms, scorsese went ahead and used brandts book as founding material for his the irishman movie.
Book 2 guillermo del toro author chuck hogan author 2010 the fall the strain trilogy series book 2 guillermo del toro author chuck hogan author 2010. The strain trilogyseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. He directed the pilot episode which was also scripted by chuck hogan. I was worried that it would affect my enjoyment listening to the second book. The night eternal audiobook by guillermo del toro, chuck. The strain audiobook by guillermo del toro, chuck hogan. Read the fall by guillermo del toro, chuck hogan for free with a 30 day free. Book two of the strain trilogy kindle edition by guillermo del toro author, chuck hogan author. Guillermo del toro books 2 the strain, the night eternal. Book two of the strain trilogy kindle edition by toro.
An agent then suggested turning the story into a series of books with writer chuck hogan a television adaptation premiered on fx in 2014, concluding in 2017 after 46 episodes. Gus shares his last name with makeup and special effects artist mike elizalde, who has frequently collaborated with guillermo del toro, including on del toros films blade ii, hellboy and hellboy ii. The fall david lapham, guillermo del toro, mike huddelston on. Del toro and hogan wrote the pilot episode, night zero, which del toro directed. The fall guillermo del toro paperback harpercollins publishers. The fall strain trilogy, book 2 by chuck hogan and guillermo del. This is the second novel in guillermo del toros the strain trilogy.