Synopses & Reviews
WHO YOU GONNA CALL? The Ghostbusters saga has been thrilling fans around the world for over three decades, from the original movies to the animated shows, comics, video games, toys, and other collectibles. For the first time,
Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History takes a comprehensive look at the entire franchise, telling the complete story behind the creation of a true pop culture phenomenon.
Beginning with an in-depth look at the original film, Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History delves into the archives to showcase a wealth of never-before-seen concept art and photography that will take fans into the production of a true classic. Also featuring a large section on Ghostbusters II, the book brings together exclusive interviews with the key players from both films, including director Ivan Reitman; stars Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Sigourney Weaver; and producers Michael C. Gross and Joe Medjuck.
The book also explores the creation of The Real Ghostbusters and Extreme Ghostbusters animated shows, featuring interviews with the writers, animators, and voice artists, plus previously unseen sketches, animation cels, and other stunning visuals. With additional sections on Ghostbusters comics, video games, merchandise, and fandom, Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History is the last word on one of the most popular franchises of all time.
ALSO INCLUDES INCREDIBLE SPECIAL ITEMS THAT WILL THRILL GHOSTBUSTERS FANS, INCLUDING:
Peter Venkmanand#8217;s business card
Sedgewick Hotel storyboard booklet
Rare concept art sketches of ghostbusting gadgets
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man package sticker
Production notes
A schematic of the Gozer temple miniature
Ghostbusters TM and and#169; 2015 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
Synopsis
Who you gonna call? This deluxe book looks back at three decades of ghostbusting fun, exploring all aspects of the ever-popular phenomenon. Covering the production of the first two movies in great detail, and including rare behind-the-scenes pictures and in-depth commentary from cast and crew, the book also takes in the expanded Ghostbusters universe, from the cartoon
The Real Ghostbusters to related comics, toys, and video games.
In addition to offering a comprehensive and revelatory overview of the franchise, the book will come.
Officially licensed by Sony Pictures Consumer Products and featuring the participation of some of the key figures behind the creation of the original movies, Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History is the last word on one of the most popular franchises of all time.
The book is packed with incredible ephemera and removable items, including: psychic cards used by Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters, pages from Tobinand#8217;s Spirit Guide, the book mentioned many times in the movies, comics, and games, Ghostbusters flyers with the and#147;Weand#8217;re Ready to Believe Youand#8221; tagline, Ghostbusters Ecto-1 bumper sticker, pages from movie scripts, stickers, Ghostbusters business cards, subpoena ordering the shutdown of the ghost containment unit in Ghostbusters, and Louis Tullyand#8217;s tax return.
Synopsis
Who you gonna call? Created in conjunction with Sony Pictures, this deluxe book looks back at three decades of ghostbusting fun, exploring all aspects of the ever-popular phenomenon. Covering the production of the first two
Ghostbusters movies in great detail, and including rare behind-the-scenes pictures and in-depth commentary from cast and crew and#8212; including director Ivan Reitman and stars Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Sigourney Weaver and#8212; the book also takes in the expanded Ghostbusters universe, from the cartoon
The Real Ghostbusters to the comics, toys, and video games.
Filled with rare and never-before-seen imagery from the Sony Pictures archives, including candid on-set photographs and illuminating concept art, Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History mixes an in-depth narrative with stunning visuals to deliver a comprehensive and revelatory overview of the franchise.
Also featuring incredible removable items that will thrill Ghostbusters fans, such as Peter Venkmanand#8217;s business card, annotated script pages, and booklets of rare on-set photographs, Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History is the last word on one of the most popular franchises of all time.
Ghostbusters TM and and#169; 2014 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
About the Author
Daniel Wallace is the author or coauthor of more than two dozen books, including
The Joker, The Jedi Path, Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman, DC Comics Year by Year, The Marvel Encyclopedia, and the
New York Times best-selling
Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Characters. He lives in Minneapolis.
Ivan Reitman has been the creative force behind films beloved by audiences around the world and#151; from raucous comedies like Animal House, Stripes, and Ghostbusters to more sophisticated delights like Dave, Six Days Seven Nights, and Twins. He has been married to former Quebec film actress Genevieve Robert for more thanand#160;40 years. Together, they have three children and live in Santa Barbara, California.
Dan Aykroyd is a Blues Brother, a Ghostbuster, a Conehead, a Grammy and Oscar nominee, in addition to being awarded an Emmy for writing on SNL. He was also vested with the Order of Canada, awarded to prominent Canadians. He co-wrote some of the biggest box office hits in history: The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, Coneheads, Dragnet, and Spies Like Us. He also launched the award-winning Crystal Head Vodka in 2005.