# Stranger Things: Worlds Turned Upside Down: The Official Behind-The-Scenes Companion - Hardcover

by **Gina McIntyre** (Author), **Matt Duffer** (Foreword by), **Ross Duffer** (Foreword by)

**_NEW YORK TIMES_ BESTSELLER - The official behind-the-scenes companion guide to the first two seasons and beyond, featuring exclusive color photos and stunning concept art.**

**Note: This book has been designed to mimic a used book. The marks, scuffs, and tears on the cover and pages are an intentional design element.**

_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 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  
\- 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_.

### Author Biography

**Gina McIntyre** is a veteran entertainment journalist who has covered movies, TV, and music for the _Los Angeles Times_, _The Hollywood Reporter_, and _Entertainment Weekly_. She is the author of _Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water: Creating a Fairy Tale for Troubled Times_ and _The Art of Ready Player One_. Her writing has also appeared in _Rolling Stone_ online. She lives with her husband and daughter in Riverside, Illinois.

**Matt Duffer** and **Ross Duffer** are film and television writers, directors, and producers, as well as twin brothers. They are the creators of _Stranger Things,_ which has won five Emmys as well as awards from the Producers Guild of America and the American Film Institute.

**Number of Pages:** 224

**Dimensions:** 1.3 x 10.1 x 7.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 30, 2018

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