Enjoy An Exclusive Evening Of Conversation With Guillermo Del Toro At LA Union Station

In a rare and unforgettable evening, Academy Award–winning filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro will share an exclusive first look at scenes from his highly anticipated adaptation of *Frankenstein* and discuss the making of the film with renowned antiquarian bookseller Ken Sanders . Hosted by Netflix , in association with Rare Books LA and the Library Foundation of Los Angeles , this special benefit event combines the worlds of cinema, literature, and book collecting to celebrate Mary Shelley’s timeless classic while supporting the Los Angeles Public Library and the restoration of its Palisades Branch, lost in the January fires. “We are thrilled to bring the rare book community together to celebrate the legacy of Mary Shelley and the artistry of Guillermo Del Toro for such a worthy cause,” Rare Books LA Director of Operations Jodi Tolan said in a statement. And Guillermo Del Toro himself stated, “Mary Shelley’s masterpiece is rife with questions that burn brightly in my soul: existential, tender, savage, doomed questions that only burn in a young mind and only adults and institutions believe they can answer. For me, only monsters hold the secrets I long for.” 📚What is Rare Books LA? ----------------------- Rare Books LA Union Station is an antiquarian book fair featuring a monstrous selection of rare books, maps, fine prints, book arts, and more . 📚When is Rare Books LA? ----------------------- Rare Books LA Union Station is open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, October 4, and from 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday, October 5. 📚Ticket Information ------------------- The benefit will be held on Friday, October 3, beginning at 6:00 pm. The Hollywood location will be shared with attendees upon registration. General admission tickets are $250, and patrons receive the following: * General Admission to Guillermo Del Toro in conversation with Ken Sanders * Free pass to Rare Books LA Union Station on October 4-5, featuring a series of free talks on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and other bookish subjects * Free Netflix Frankenstein movie poster * 1 entry to win a pair of tickets to the Frankenstein movie premiere VIP Admission tickets are $400, and patrons receive the following: * VIP Admission to Guillermo Del Toro in conversation with Ken Sanders * Special VIP-only pre-program reception with Ken Sanders, antiquarian bookseller and featured appraiser on Antiques Roadshow * Free pass to Rare Books LA Union Station on October 4-5, featuring a series of free talks on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and other bookish subjects * Free signed Netflix Frankenstein movie poster * Special lanyard * 1 entry to win a pair of tickets to the Frankenstein movie premiere If you’re are unable to attend this conversation , Rare Books LA is offering a Frankenstein Fundraiser ticket for $40 , which includes: * two-day admission to the book fair * a movie poster * a limited-edition bookmark from Netflix * an entry into a drawing to win a pair of tickets for the Hollywood premiere of the film in October Plus, 100% of the profits will benefit the Library Foundation of Los Angeles as it works to fund the Los Angeles Public Library. You can purchase tickets here. 📆 When: October 4-5, 2025📍 Where: LA Union Station (800 N. Alameda Street) Source: https://secretlosangeles.com/conversation-with-guillermo-del-toro-at-la-union-station/