[bundee1]

I just finished reading an advanced copy of WORLD WAR Z by Max Brooks (Mel Brooks kid and author of The Zombie Survival Handbook). I read it in 2 days because I couldn't put it down. Its a novel set up like an oral history of war between humanity and zombies. It tracks the first breakout to the spread of the infection, to the "Great Panic" it caused and finally the War. Damn it was awesome!!! Im sorry Im gushing but it kind of answers a lot of questions the Dead quadrilogy doesn't answer. I kind of hope they make it into a TV series with each episode based on an interview. It comes out next month. I have to give my advanced copy to my girlfriend who is a total horror movie nut.

 

[jparris1]

I picked up an advance copy of this book on some friends recommendations and it was a great read. Very inovative approach. A movie is rumoured, but I would prefer a faux documentary tv show. A PBS Ken Burns Civil War/baseball style would work great with how this book was organized.

Definitely worth a read for more than just zombie fans. Anyone who likes sci fi or alternative histroy would probably enjoy this. Very well written.

 

[gloco]

Damn, this sounds good.

 

[eyeteeth]

I want it.
It's a book but are these zombies fast or slow? I love fast zombies as seen in Dawn of the Dead remake and 28 Days Later.

 

[Cousin Patty]

Yeah that sounds pretty awesome. May have to check it out. I mean who doesnt like zombies for crying out loud...

 

[bundee1]

Slow Zombies, millions of them and also something called quislings. This guy has a great imagination.

 

[VR6ofpain]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bundee1 and also something called quislings.

they exist, a prominent one is John Murtha.

 

[deadie]

Small sidetrack:

"The Walking Dead" series of graphic novels by Robert Kirkman is highly entertaining and a fairly solid read!

 

[VR6ofpain]

Now should I try to pick up an advanced release or just wait till September? Definately picking this up. I am just about done with the current book I am reading and I have another couple that I could choose from to keep me occupied till September. Thanks for the thread, I would have never come across this otherwise!

BTW:
The original Dawn of the Dead stomps the new version.
1) Blue zombies are the $hit.
2) Nothing beats a VW Scirocco in a mall!

 

[MikeB06]

How does one aquire an advance copy?

Edit: Other than the 2 copies I see on ebay?

 

[jparris1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeB06 How does one aquire an advance copy? Edit: Other than the 2 copies I see on ebay?

Ebay is how I got mine.

J-

 

[bundee1]

You write a nice email to the publisher who in this case is Random House. You can get a lot of free stuff writing to companies. I remember in high school some kids in my dorm got a gallon of pace picante sauce because they wrote a letter gushing about how much they loved that salsa.

In the interest of full disclosure I work in books. I dont have any agenda as Im telling you how to get free copies. Its going to be hard because my friend is having a tough time getting me an extra copy so I dont have to share with my GF. Good Luck and enjoy!

 

[bundee1]

Ok I got a free book if anyone wants it. Just pay shipping.

Squeeks getting this one.

 

[Jeff Wong]

If you guys (and gals) are into zombies, you might dig Bob Fingerman's newest graphic novel. Its unique premise pits kids against zombies.

 

[bundee1]

There is also a comic book called MARVEL ZOMBIES where all the heroes turn into zombies and tear each other apart.