"T. Watson Spates published an annual periodical, starting in early 1901. It was billed as a compendium of nameless horrors and sensationalized the occult. Spates often chose the most fantastic lore he could find. It found popularity with both students of the occult and those who simply loved reading fiction. It was said to be a favorite of Harry Houdini and H.P. Lovecraft. The periodicals were collected into a compilation titled "Spates Catalog". Spates ended the periodical in 1935 and retired a wealthy man."
That description of "Spates Catalog of Nameless Horrors" comes from the Ghostbuster's Wiki. The book itself was only mentioned in passing in the original movie, but had significantly more backstory added in the IDW Ghostbusters comics. Now the legendary Mignoli Props has produced a reproduction version, and it's pretty incredible. The prop runs to 350 pages and is filled with dozens of articles, mixing real-world history, haunted locations, supernatural events, and quite a few easter eggs based on other media properties. Ghostbusters News has a nice, in-depth look that will make it an instant buy for many.
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