The Art and Making of Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley: The Rise and Fall of Stanton Carlisle

Inspired by William Lindsay Gresham's novel, Nightmare Alley stars Bradley Cooper as Stan Carlisle, a drifter who takes up with a travelling carnival. Stan swindles his way to fortune and fame, but when he meets psychiatrist Lilith Ritter (Cate Blanchett), his greed will put him on the path to self-destruction. This volume delves into all aspects of the film through extensive interviews with del Toro and his cast and crew. This commentary is illustrated with concept art and unit photography from the production that illuminate both the ramshackle life of the travelling carnival and the sophisticated art deco trappings of 1940s Buffalo, New York.