[jg2]

Don't think I ever posted in here, but since JG2 is or was lurking about I figure I should drop in and say this is my favorite book about the making of Ghostbusters I've ever read. The Ultimate Visual History was fine, and I really liked finally getting to read Making Ghostbusters thanks to the Ultimate Collection UHD set, but the choice to make your book unauthorized really allowed for the kind of honest accounting of various pieces of Ghostbusters history that I had always wanted to know. As a big fan of the 2016 movie I would have loved for that section to be a little longer, but also it may have been too close to the time it was made for people to want to start really telling their stories about whatever battles went on there, so...here's hoping we can get an expanded edition in a few years!

I lurk on here every day! Multiple times a day!

Thanks so much for saying this, tylergfoster. It really does mean a lot.

I would say there were definitely some challenges in putting together the 2016 chapter related to what you describe. I'd love to do an expanded edition that works in a bunch of different stuff across the entire book (including FROZEN EMPIRE) but a lot of moving parts have to align before I can get started on that. I'll keep you posted!

[tylergfoster]

I would say there were definitely some challenges in putting together the 2016 chapter related to what you describe. I'd love to do an expanded edition that works in a bunch of different stuff across the entire book (including FROZEN EMPIRE) but a lot of moving parts have to align before I can get started on that. I'll keep you posted!

Seemed like the obvious reason, especially given Feig is such a friendly guy and no doubt wants to remain as diplomatic as possible (not to mention, he's so friendly he probably doesn't regret that much of the experience even if it was hard).

[RiverofSlime]

Since the author is apparently active on here, I just want to say I enjoyed the heck out of this book. I basically inhaled it. It's extremely detailed but addictively paced. It was really satisfying how I wasn't sure how much was going to be covered or at what pace and it ended up covering everything up to the point it was published, which was great. I think I just expected a deep dive on GB1.

Definitely interested in an expended edition, or sequel or anything additional.

[jg2]

Since the author is apparently active on here, I just want to say I enjoyed the heck out of this book. I basically inhaled it. It's extremely detailed but addictively paced. It was really satisfying how I wasn't sure how much was going to be covered or at what pace and it ended up covering everything up to the point it was published, which was great. I think I just expected a deep dive on GB1.

Definitely interested in an expended edition, or sequel or anything additional.

Hey, thanks so much! I really appreciate your praise, especially about the pacing. I tried really hard not to make any parts of it drag (but I know some people think it kinda goes off on too many tangents). I'll be sure to post in this thread when I have any updates about an expanded edition.

[RiverofSlime]

Since the author is apparently active on here, I just want to say I enjoyed the heck out of this book. I basically inhaled it. It's extremely detailed but addictively paced. It was really satisfying how I wasn't sure how much was going to be covered or at what pace and it ended up covering everything up to the point it was published, which was great. I think I just expected a deep dive on GB1.

Definitely interested in an expended edition, or sequel or anything additional.

Hey, thanks so much! I really appreciate your praise, especially about the pacing. I tried really hard not to make any parts of it drag (but I know some people think it kinda goes off on too many tangents). I'll be sure to post in this thread when I have any updates about an expanded edition.

Yeah, I think in the beginning I was surprised how much detail there was on things that felt far removed from Ghostbusters, like Reitman's school days and early career in Canada. I was wondering how long it would take to get to the production of the first film, but Saturday Night and some of those earlier films provide touchstones of context that make it relatable and ultimately I think contribute a necessary understanding to the cultural soup from which Ghostbusters emerges.

For fans like me who simply weren't alive in the 1980s, much less 1970s, it's hard to place Ghostbusters in the context it originally emerged. People say that Murray, Ramis and Aykroyd were at the top of their game but for those of us who weren't there we have to take it on the word of those who were.

[jg2]

Hey, thanks so much! I really appreciate your praise, especially about the pacing. I tried really hard not to make any parts of it drag (but I know some people think it kinda goes off on too many tangents). I'll be sure to post in this thread when I have any updates about an expanded edition.

Yeah, I think in the beginning I was surprised how much detail there was on things that felt far removed from Ghostbusters, like Reitman's school days and early career in Canada. I was wondering how long it would take to get to the production of the first film, but Saturday Night and some of those earlier films provide touchstones of context that make it relatable and ultimately I think contribute a necessary understanding to the cultural soup from which Ghostbusters emerges.

For fans like me who simply weren't alive in the 1980s, much less 1970s, it's hard to place Ghostbusters in the context it originally emerged. People say that Murray, Ramis and Aykroyd were at the top of their game but for those of us who weren't there we have to take it on the word of those who were.

Well, again, I'm glad you got what I was going for!

I think this has been posted earlier in the thread but here's a blog post featuring a bunch of stuff I couldn't squeeze into the book: https://jgtwo.com/2023/02/12/ghostbuste ... graveyard/

That's the only supplemental material for now, aside from the podcasts I've done to promote ACPD.

[GuyX]

Yeah, I think in the beginning I was surprised how much detail there was on things that felt far removed from Ghostbusters, like Reitman's school days and early career in Canada. I was wondering how long it would take to get to the production of the first film, but Saturday Night and some of those earlier films provide touchstones of context that make it relatable and ultimately I think contribute a necessary understanding to the cultural soup from which Ghostbusters emerges.

For fans like me who simply weren't alive in the 1980s, much less 1970s, it's hard to place Ghostbusters in the context it originally emerged. People say that Murray, Ramis and Aykroyd were at the top of their game but for those of us who weren't there we have to take it on the word of those who were.

Well, again, I'm glad you got what I was going for!

I think this has been posted earlier in the thread but here's a blog post featuring a bunch of stuff I couldn't squeeze into the book: https://jgtwo.com/2023/02/12/ghostbuste ... graveyard/

That's the only supplemental material for now, aside from the podcasts I've done to promote ACPD.

Holy moly that Willam Atherton tidbit is something else. I can understand why u didn’t include it but I don’t even kno what to say.

Thankfully we live in a much more accepting society now. It’s not perfect but we’ve come a long way.

I have a weird story about how terribly Hollywood was to gay actors back in the not so distance past

I’m an acquaintance of an actor, let’s call him Mr X, who auditioned for Superman back when the director McG was suppose to direct. Everyone was loving his performance & take on the character & it seemed like he might be cast. The studio wanted Josh Hartnet but McG wanted Mr.X. But because Superman was such a huge thing the studio hired a private eye to look into the unknown actors private lives. They found out Mr. X was not heterosexual and suddenly everything changed. Not that it mattered in the end since McG was fired after not showing up to a location scout in Australia due to his fear of spying. For the longest time Mr. X thought he lost out on the role fair and square. He only found out they hired a private eye because the guy they hired ended up going to jail & Mr. X was contacted by the prosecutors. Mr. X ended up settling out of court with the producer who hired the private eye.

So that’s the cruel industry Willam Atherton was facing. Only in the 1980s.

[jg2]

Well, again, I'm glad you got what I was going for!

I think this has been posted earlier in the thread but here's a blog post featuring a bunch of stuff I couldn't squeeze into the book: https://jgtwo.com/2023/02/12/ghostbuste ... graveyard/

That's the only supplemental material for now, aside from the podcasts I've done to promote ACPD.

Holy moly that Willam Atherton tidbit is something else. I can understand why u didn’t include it but I don’t even kno what to say.

Thankfully we live in a much more accepting society now. It’s not perfect but we’ve come a long way.

I have a weird story about how terribly Hollywood was to gay actors back in the not so distance past

I’m an acquaintance of an actor, let’s call him Mr X, who auditioned for Superman back when the director McG was suppose to direct. Everyone was loving his performance & take on the character & it seemed like he might be cast. The studio wanted Josh Hartnet but McG wanted Mr.X. But because Superman was such a huge thing the studio hired a private eye to look into the unknown actors private lives. They found out Mr. X was not heterosexual and suddenly everything changed. Not that it mattered in the end since McG was fired after not showing up to a location scout in Australia due to his fear of spying. For the longest time Mr. X thought he lost out on the role fair and square. He only found out they hired a private eye because the guy they hired ended up going to jail & Mr. X was contacted by the prosecutors. Mr. X ended up settling out of court with the producer who hired the private eye.

So that’s the cruel industry Willam Atherton was facing. Only in the 1980s.

Wow, that's crazy, and sad, but at least Mr. X got a little paper. Kinda reminds me of Klinton Spilsbury and The Legend of The Lone Ranger, how his fluid sexuality was something the filmmakers felt they had to hide at all costs, to the detriment of his career, of course.

[jg2]

Hey everyone, I'll be giving away some autographed copies of A Convenient Parallel Dimension on Ghostbusters Day this year (6/8/25). I'll be doing it through my Facebook page (facebook.com/jamesgreenejr) so bookmark that if you're interested. Just FYI!

[edspengler]

I'll be doing it through my Facebook page (facebook.com/jamesgreenejr)

I’m interested, but it seems like I have to friend request you to follow? Not that I mind, just don’t want you to be like WTF is this guy

[jg2]

I'll be doing it through my Facebook page (facebook.com/jamesgreenejr)

I’m interested, but it seems like I have to friend request you to follow? Not that I mind, just don’t want you to be like WTF is this guy

LOL I understand what you mean, but these days the only friend requests I get are from Ghostbusters fans, so it's all good! At any rate, I just changed the settings so even if you aren't friends with me you should be able to see the public posts about the giveaway.