The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History
The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History by Troy Benjamin is a full-color hardcover volume published by Dark Horse Comics on July 8, 2025, featuring 248 pages. This book chronicles the history of The Real Ghostbusters, highlighting the animated series that followed the iconic 1984 film Ghostbusters. It includes creator interviews, original animation scans, and toy photography, providing a comprehensive look at this beloved franchise.
Readers will discover a wealth of rare visuals, including conceptual artwork, storyboards, and unseen prototypes, alongside exclusive interviews that delve into the making of the series. The book captures the essence of the animated show, which became a cultural phenomenon for many children, and showcases the memorable toys that accompanied its success. This edition serves as a detailed exploration of the intersection between animation and collectibles, appealing to fans of arts and photography, as well as those interested in film and video art.
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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.
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