Speed Racer: The Official 30th Anniversary Guide Paperback - 1997

The one and only full-color, red-hot guide to the cult-classic animated series Speed Racer-just in time for a blowout thirtieth anniversary media-blitz celebration!Like Speed's famous Special Formula 1 Mach 5 car, Speed Racer mania is zooming through the country at lightning speed. The legendary racer, whose original series aired from 1967 to 1982, is back and bigger than ever-dominating prime-time daily on the Cartoon Network, scoring a cult hit on MTV, and starring in promo-spots for ESPN, Volkswagen, and NASCAR. Over 50 million fans follow Speed Racer's every turn. Now it's Speed's thirtieth Anniversary and there's no stopping him...with all new episodes produced by its original Japanese creators, a live-action feature film in development by Richard Lethal Weapon Donner, a huge merchandising push, and Speed Racer promos popping up everywhere, Speed Racer: The Official 30th Anniversary Guide is on the starting line to huge success.Speed Racer captures all the thrills of the series -- high-speed racing combined with the fight against the forces of evil from spies to dishonest racers. Joining the forever young hero, Speed, are all the classic, unforgettable characters -- Mom and Pops, girlfriend Trixie, little brother Spritle; pet monkey Chim Chim, mechanic Sparky; and the mysterious Racer X (actually Speed's older brother, appearing occasionally to save Speed from peril).Featuring the complete history of the animated series (originally a Japanese comic strip, Mach Go Go Go); loads of little-known information (including the first-ever explanation of crucial details like why Speed has a 'G' on his racing tunic), behind-the-scenes stories from animators and actors, a completeepisode guide, and The Speed Racer Trivia Challenge; Speed Racer is an absolute must-have for every one of the millions of Speed Racer fans!