This is the ultimate unofficial guide to Stranger Things! For ages 13+

This is the ultimate unofficial guide to Stranger Things! If you love 80s references, scary monsters, playing dungeons and dragons, riding your bike, hanging with your friends and saving the world, then this show is for you, and this guide is all you need!

Taking the world by storm when it first dropped in 2016, Stranger Things combined all the best bits of sci-fi, horror and '80s nostalgia to create a world that had viewers gripped from the very start. We take you on an epic journey to Hawkins, Indiana, to explore the roots of Netflix's smash-hit show and to celebrate its monster success. You'll find profiles of the series' much-loved - and some less so - characters, meet the horrifying creatures of the Upside Down and discover in-depth breakdowns of the seasons so far including the recently aired 4th Season. And that's not all - for the super fans out there we also uncover the wonderful world of Stranger Things fandom and look at the merchandise, spin-offs and more inspired by the show.

The irresistible concept at the heart of Stranger Things is to take some plucky and loveable Steven Spielberg eighties kids and put them in a dark but thrilling Stephen King story. How about it takes place in 1983? What if the early eighties synth maestro John Carpenter composed the music with Tangerine Dream? How about the grouchy but big hearted small town sheriff is based on Indiana Jones and Chief Brody from Jaws? The teenagers could be from a John Hughes movie. What about a little girl with strange super powers? That's Stephen King and manga in one stroke. Stranger Things sought to bottle the cinematic aura of the eighties. To capture some of that old Spielberg magic and lace it with a sci-fi horror aesthetic awash in shrewd nostalgic influences. Stranger Things - The Ultimate Guide is an affectionate and fact filled celebration of the hit Netflix series. The book includes a comprehensive review and retrospective of every episode from both seasons, an A to Z of Stranger Things, and a look at the more obscure influences of the show. So, grab your paddles and let the curiosity voyage begin!

"This is the ultimate unofficial guide to Stranger Things! If you love 80s references, scary monsters, playing dungeons and dragons, riding your bike, hanging with your friends and saving the world, then this show is for you, and this guide is all you need!"--

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The official behind-the-scenes companion guide to the first two seasons and beyond, featuring exclusive photos and stunning concept art. Stranger things have happened. . . . When the first season of Stranger Things debuted on Netflix in the summer of 2016, the show struck a nerve with millions of viewers worldwide and received broad critical acclaim. The series has gone on to win six Emmy Awards, but the its success was driven more than anything by word of mouth, resonating across generations. Viewers feel personal connections to the characters. Now fans can immerse themselves in the world—or worlds—of Hawkins, Indiana, like never before. Inside you’ll find • original commentary and a foreword from creators Matt and Ross Duffer • exclusive interviews with the stars of the show, including Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, and David Harbour • the show’s earliest drafts, pitches to Netflix, and casting calls • insights into the Duffers’ creative process from the entire crew—from costume and set designers to composers and visual-effects specialists • deep dives into the cultural artifacts and references that inspired the look and feel of the show • a map of everyday Hawkins—with clues charting the network of the Upside Down • a digital copy of the Morse code disk Eleven uses, so you can decipher secret messages embedded throughout the text • a look into the future of the series—including a sneak preview of season three! Adding whole new layers to enrich the viewing experience, this keepsake is essential reading for anyone and everyone who loves Stranger Things. Note: This ebook is best viewed on a color device with a larger screen.