New York, NY: Del Ray (October 30, 2018)

First Edition.

New in dust jacket.

The definitive, fully illustrated official companion to Stranger Things, detailing every aspect of the show’s development from page to screen.

PLEASE NOTE: The distressed look of the cover is intentional (as if the book were a 1980s relic from a library or used bookstore). The book will be wrapped in a protective Mylar wrap. Consumers will be alerted by a removable sticker on the packaging. Special inserts include a fold out map, decoder code disk, and sealed, top-secret pages.

A journey deep into the story of Stranger Things, this definitive behind-the-scenes companion reveals every aspect of the Emmy-winning series that rekindled everyone’s nostalgia for the 80s.

Brought to life with exclusive color photos and gorgeous concept art, this volume is essential for any fan, exploring the show’s development from page to screen and including:

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 look into the future of the series—including a sneak preview of season three!

And, for extra credit, you’ll find slipped into these pages:

The Morse code disk Eleven uses, so you can decipher secret messages embedded throughout the text

The map of Hawkins that leads Chief Hopper to discover the Upside Down