Charlie Rose's Thursday, July 2, 2009 conversation with Guillermo del Toro - Movies, TV & Theater, Books - A conversation with director Guillermo del Toro about the book "The Strain"

CHARLIE ROSE: Guillermo Del Toro is here. His films combine science fiction,
fantasy and horror. Over the years, his work has attracted a devoted cult
following. He is known for his rich imagination and his passion for
detail. In 2006, he earned widespread praise for "Pan’s Labyrinth." The
film was an international success and won three Academy Awards.

Here is a look at some of his work.

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CHARLIE ROSE: Del Toro has co-written his first novel. It is called
"The Strain." It is about one of his favorite topics, vampires. I’m
pleased to have him back at this table. Welcome.

See: http://www.charlierose.com/view/interview/10441. See also: The Fall: Book Two of the Strain Trilogy, The Strain (The Strain Trilogy), The Devil's Backbone (Special Edition), Eternal Night