For a comprehensive look at the film's production and design, the book by Gina McIntyre chronicles the entire filmmaking journey, featuring concept art and interviews.
For a deep dive into Guillermo del Toro's , several academic and critical papers explore its themes of otherness, political allegory, and cinematic technique. Key Scholarly Analyses and Papers La forma dell'acqua - The Shape of Water
: Some researchers argue the film serves as a critique of contemporary political issues , such as immigration and racial resentment, framed through a 1962 Cold War setting. For a comprehensive look at the film's production