PLEASE NOTE that this is a pre-order that will ship by June 2, 2026.

1984 EXCLUSIVE: Includes 3-pack of custom “Grace” pencils (while supplies last / limited to 100).

Ferris Bueller…You’re My Hero is the definitive behind-the-scenes look at one of the most beloved comedies of all time: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Author Jason Klamm takes readers inside John Hughes’ creative hot streak—fresh off Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club—as teen angst gave way to slapstick humor, surreal storytelling, and a hero who knew exactly where the camera was.

As Ferris Bueller's Day Off celebrates its 40th anniversary, go behind the scenes as Hughes shot over a million feet of film before the movie was even halfway finished, navigated studio panic, and turned controlled chaos into cinematic magic.

Built from 125 all-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 an entire generation.

Cover art by Darin Shock of State of Shock Studios.
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"I loved this book! You’ll want to take your own day off and devour this comprehensive, entertaining and insightful deep-dive. What a treat it is to hear from the cast members and the behind-the-scenes contributors who gave us one of the most endearing films of its era." — Richard Roeper (writer and film critic)
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Details:
- Hardcover (with dust jacket) / 6” x 9” / 375+ pages
- 100+ B&W Images
- “Grace” pencil 3-pack (while supplied last)
- Release Date: June 2, 2026

NOTE: Due to the weight of this item and current high shipping rates, domestic US orders only for this item. Limited edition version is also available at your local bookstore, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Indigo, and elsewhere.