The Art of the Strain

The Art of the Strain

by Robert Abele

156 pages· 2016· ISBN 9781608874750

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Based on Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan’s best-selling book trilogy, The Strain is a high-concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll), the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with all the hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers battle to control the fate of humanity itself. The Art of The Strain delves into the amazing design work that went into creating this chilling TV series, including del Toro’s own designs for the menacing beings that pose a threat to humanity’s survival. The book also features interviews with key members of the cast and crew and tells the full story of this unique production. Filled with stunning concept art and candid behind-the-scenes imagery, The Art of The Strain is the perfect accompaniment to this year’s most exciting new television show.

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    How does Guillermo del Toro’s unique visual style reinvent traditional vampire mythology, and what elements of his creature designs did you find most unsettling or effective?

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    When looking at the concept art in the book, how do the visual choices for the "Strigoi" shift the vampire trope away from romanticism and back toward body horror and infectious disease?

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    The story uses a medical outbreak—led by a CDC scientist—as the framing device for a supernatural threat; how does grounding a monster story in real-world science and institutional bureaucracy affect the tension?

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