1984 Publishing

Another new title announcement! Get ready for CEREAL SAVAGES, a long-form, hardcover graphic novel by Garbage Pail Kids lead artist Joe Simko and DC/Marvel writer Hans Rodionoff, out June 30! With a foreword by Adam F. Goldberg (The Goldbergs). Seven years in the making! Follow the adventures of four 1980s cereal mascots trying to navigate the modern world in this ridiculous and crunchy tale of chaos. This limited edition hardcover features blue foil-gilded page edges, a pink ribbon marker, and a healthy dose of throwback style reminiscent of Saturday-morning cartoons. Breakfast will never be the same. 🥣

We’re excited to announce our next book, Ferris Bueller…You’re My Hero: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Day Off by @jasonklamm ! The book is the definitive behind-the-scenes look at one of the most enduring comedies of all time: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, which celebrates its 40th this June. Built from 125 new, exclusive interviews, this all-access account features candid stories from Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Cindy Pickett, James Hughes (John’s son), producers, soundtrack musicians, parade attendees, museum staff, high-school actors—even the legendary school-bus Gummy Bear Girl (“They’ve been in my pocket. They’re real warm and soft”). Additional Hughes alumni, including Jon Cryer and Andrew McCarthy, weigh in on the lasting impact of the film and its creator. Featuring never-before-seen photos, rare production documents, and unforgettable on-set stories, this book reveals how Ferris Bueller’s Day Off broke the rules, bent reality, and turned skipping school into a masterclass in rebellion for a generation. Cover art is by @darinshock . Pre-order links are in bio! 🛌

ARMIES OF THE NIGHT: THE WARRIORS AND ITS LEGACY is now available! From the New York City Subway to Coney Island—uncover the gritty legacy of The Warriors, the cult classic that stormed the streets—and shaped mainstream culture—since 1979. Can you dig it? Authors: Michael Gingold & Chris Poggiali. Cover art: @hagcult .

📕COMING SOON📕 On Sunday, May 31st, The Mahoning Drive-In Theater and @1984prods present the most sensational skip day, with a 40th anniversary 35mm screening of John Hughes’ ode to high school hijinks, FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF (1986)! 🎟️TICKET LINK IN BIO🎟️ /tickets/mahoningdrivein/FerrisLaunch And to make you say “Danke Schoen” even louder, we’re hosting a book release party for @jasonklamm Jason Klamm’s new book about the making of the film, FERRIS BUELER…YOU’RE MY HERO: THE STORY OF THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS DAY OFF, from 1984 Publishing! It would’ve been just another dull day of senior year at Shermer High, but cunningly creative Ferris Bueller crafts an outrageous outing for himself, his girlfriend Sloane, and best friend Cameron, running riot across 80s Chicago, with Dean Of Students Mr. Rooney hot on his truant trail. Will this righteous dude and his pals pursue plentiful pleasures and make it home without getting caught, or will Rooney prevail?!? With Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, Alan Ruck, Jennifer Grey, Jeffrey Jones, Charlie Sheen and Ben Stein! Arrive early and dance to the live DJ spinning the hits, meet author Jason Klamm and get your Early Release definitive deep dive into Buellermania signed like your high school year book! Gates open at 6pm, Showtime at Sundown. Tickets are $8.00 General Admission, $5 for children 12 and under. Art by: Andrew Kern @kern.creative.design #MahoningDriveinTheater #MahoningDrivein #FerrisBueller

Hey, gang, it's not one, but TWO new episodes of the MAHONING DRIVE-IN RADIO podcast this week! First up, we chat with Caroline Williams @willicaroline , star of THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE PART 2, about Texas Drive-In memories, TCM 2, favorite movie theater snacks, horror conventions, the Austin film scene, upcoming projects, recommended mosquito repellent and more, in advance of our Sunday, May 17th screening of TCM 2 at the Mahoning, with Caroline in person! Then, we take a deep dive into all things FERRIS BUELLER, with Matt Chojnacki of 1984 Publishing, and author Jason Klamm, about his new book, FERRIS BUELLER, YOU'RE MY HERO: THE STORY OF THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS DAY OFF, to talk about book publishing, writing a book on a favorite film, and more than a few tidbits about John Hughes' 1986 classic, in advance of our Sunday, May 31st book preview event, with Matt and Jason selling and signing books, followed by a 35mm screening of FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF. Podcast and ticket links in our bio's Linktree! #mahoningdit #mahoningdriveinradio #mdir #podcast #carolinewilliams #texaschainsawmassacre #texaschainsawmassacre2 #leatherface #1984publishing #jasonklamm #ferrisbueller #johnhughes #80s #ferrisbuellersdayoff #horror #tobehooper #matthewchojnacki #mahoningdrivein #mahoningdriveintheater #mdit #drivein #35mm #driveinmovie #80shorror #driveintheater #pennsylvania #lehighton #lehightonpa #philadelphia #carboncounty

It's here! After 2 years, 'Ferris Bueller...You're My Hero' is real, and in my hands. Thanks so much to everyone who helped, and to @1984prods for trusting me to write this! You can see me unbox it at my YouTube (username jklamm), and/or tediously copy and paste this URL: /watch?v=G0s9YSBBkZk #ferrisbuellersdayoff #ferrisbuelleryouremyhero #bookstagram #author #nonfiction #book #comedy #film #history

Cheers again to @moviemakermag for the excellent print piece on Jason’s upcoming Ferris Bueller tome! Out June 16!

Go behind the scenes of the Ferris Bueller parade over at @moviemakermag ! ‘Ferris Bueller: You’re My Hero’ book out June 16 in the US and August 6 in the UK!

‘Ferris Bueller…You’re My Hero’ dust jacket spot gloss realness. 💥💥 @jasonklamm , design by @darinshock .

This beast is being reprint and updated exclusively for Weird Al’s upcoming 2026 tour. From author/photographer Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz: “My 2020 book BLACK & WHITE & WEIRD ALL OVER is getting a makeover for the Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour! This special edition features black gilded edges, updated info, and a 13.30049261083744% increase in photos (was 203, now 230!) ) It will be available exclusively at Weird Al’s 2026 shows!” Book design by @shanelewisart .

Forbidden Planet NYC triple-bill signing on April 18! Michael Gingold, Chris Poggiali, and Grady Hendrix. One stop, three writing legends. 🕶️

Cheers to @entertainmentweekly for the great piece today on @jasonklamm ’s forthcoming book FERRIS BUELLER…YOU’RE MY HERO. Article link in comments! 🕶️