The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History
Published on 8. July 2025
Book
Hardback
248 pages
978-1-5067-4927-3 (ISBN)
Description
A full-color hardcover volume chronicling the history of The Real Ghostbusters with creator interviews, original animation scans, toy photography, and much more!
After nearly forty years, the 1984 classic Ghostbusters endures. The original film introduced the world to Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Ectomobiles, Proton Packs, the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, and Slimer, just to name a few.
A global-phenomenon, Ghostbusters soon made the trans-dimensional sidestep to animation with 1986’s The Real Ghostbusters. The Saturday morning cartoon was an incredible success. For many kids, the animated series acted as their gateway into loving Ghostbusters long before they were age-appropriate to see the film. The series was acclaimed for its mature storytelling, fantastical animation, and a voice cast that became as synonymous with the characters as the live-action actors who originated them. A simultaneous toy launch from Kenner ectoplasmatically energized the property with some of the most memorable, most-beloved, weirdest, and best-selling toys in popular culture.
The Real Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History is the ultimate collector’s dream. This franchise overview combines rare and never-before-seen visuals including conceptual artwork, storyboards, script excerpts, internal memos, packaging art, unseen prototypes, abandoned concepts, and brand-new stunning photography with new and exclusive interviews.
After nearly forty years, the 1984 classic Ghostbusters endures. The original film introduced the world to Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Ectomobiles, Proton Packs, the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, and Slimer, just to name a few.
A global-phenomenon, Ghostbusters soon made the trans-dimensional sidestep to animation with 1986’s The Real Ghostbusters. The Saturday morning cartoon was an incredible success. For many kids, the animated series acted as their gateway into loving Ghostbusters long before they were age-appropriate to see the film. The series was acclaimed for its mature storytelling, fantastical animation, and a voice cast that became as synonymous with the characters as the live-action actors who originated them. A simultaneous toy launch from Kenner ectoplasmatically energized the property with some of the most memorable, most-beloved, weirdest, and best-selling toys in popular culture.
The Real Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History is the ultimate collector’s dream. This franchise overview combines rare and never-before-seen visuals including conceptual artwork, storyboards, script excerpts, internal memos, packaging art, unseen prototypes, abandoned concepts, and brand-new stunning photography with new and exclusive interviews.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Milwaukie
United States
Dimensions
Height: 310 mm
Width: 234 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
1656 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5067-4927-3 (9781506749273)
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Troy Benjamin is a Los Angeles-based author, writer, producer, podcaster, and on-camera host. He’s been fortunate to collaborate on the most beloved properties in popular culture including Marvel, Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Transformers, and more.
Craig Goldberg is a writer, musician, podcaster, and toy collector from Atlanta, GA. In 2016, he co-founded Yes Have Some Podcast, and has since traveled the globe covering Ghostbusters movies, media, and merchandise.
Craig Goldberg is a writer, musician, podcaster, and toy collector from Atlanta, GA. In 2016, he co-founded Yes Have Some Podcast, and has since traveled the globe covering Ghostbusters movies, media, and merchandise.