Guy Adams Discusses His New Book “Notes From The Upside Down”

Judith Davis
Aug 28, 2017 · 3 min read
Notes From the Upside Down by Guy Adams

From a cozy spot in Spain, Author Guy Adams creates some of the most interesting material. Mostly known as a comic book and fiction writer, he is versatile in many genre. In his new nove entitled “Notes from the Upside Down”, he delves into the story behind the Netflix series “Stranger Things.”

In Notes from the Upside Down, readers will get inside the world of Stranger Things, from the origins of the creepy premise and (endless) child actor auditions, to how the mind-bending music was composed. Author Guy Adams illustrates how the Duffer Brothers wove techniques and references from all the best thriller, horror, and paranormal entertainment into the show
that’s giving us a collective nosebleed. Notes from the Upside Down shares all the subtle references to media like The Twilight Zone, Knight Rider, Jaws, — carlSagan — and many, many more — that you might have missed. -

Stranger Things premiered in July 2016, quickly becoming one of the most watched seasons of Netflix original content. This incredible show continues to dominate pop culture — from excitement over the recent Season Two trailer to theories on what’s to come — as we fans not-so-patiently count down to
October 2ih. Thankfully, the wait just got a little easier with Notes from the Upside Down: An Unofficial Guide to Stranger Things by Guy Adams (Touchstone original paperback; August 29, 2017; $16.00), here to fill the Demogorgon-sized hole in our lives.

This fascinating guide doesn’t just deliver insights into Stranger Things and its nods to genre-defining giants like King, Spielberg, and Carpenter. Much like the show, Notes from the Upside Down is a love letter to 1980’s culture, from an author who grew up during the time and never really let it go. It helpfully encapsulates 1980’s America to put the show in its proper historical context. Notes from the Upside Down is perfect for any age, as younger audiences will be able to fully understand all the references, and those who grew up in the eighties will appreciate the nostalgia and discover references they missed before.

Entertaining, informative, and perfect for fans of Stranger Things, eighties pop culture, and the horror/paranormal genre, Notes from the Upside Down is just what we need to get through the long months until Season 2. Thank you Guy for the interesting and one of a kind insight into a world we have come to love. For more information on Guy Adams, visit his website, or stay in touch via social media on Facebook or Twitter.

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