The Zombie Survival Guide
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| Author(s) | Max Brooks |
| Cover artist | Max Werner |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject(s) | Zombies |
| Genre(s) | Humor,[1] Horror, Informative |
| Publisher | Three Rivers Press |
| Publication date | September 16, 2003 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback), Ebook |
| Pages | 272 |
| ISBN | 1400049628 |
| OCLC Number | 51251720 |
| Followed by | World War Z |
The Zombie Survival Guide, written by American author Max Brooks and published in 2003, is a survival manual dealing with the fictional potentiality of a zombie attack. It contains detailed plans for the average citizen to survive zombie uprisings of varying intensity and reach, and describes "cases" of zombie outbreaks in history, including an interpretation of Roanoke Colony. The Zombie Survival Guide was also featured on The New York Times Best Seller's list.[2]
Contents |
[edit] Contents
The book is divided into six separate chapters, a list of fictional attacks throughout history and an appendix. The first chapter 'The Undead: Myths and Realities' outlines Solanum, the fictional virus that creates a zombie, along with details on how it is spread (such as through an open wound, when coming in contact with infected blood or saliva), and treatment of the infected (such as suicide or amputation of the bitten/scratched limb, though amputation rarely works). The middle of this chapter explains the abilities and behavioral patterns of the undead and the differences between "voodoo" zombies, movie zombies, and zombies created by Solanum.
In subsequent chapters, the book covers Weapons and combat techniques, places where an individual can find safety and how to survive in a zombie infested world. The guide concludes with a fictional list of documented zombie encounters throughout history. The oldest entry is 60,000 BC, in Katanda, Central Africa, although the author expresses doubt to its validity. Instead, he presents evidence from 60,000 BC near modern-day Kenya as the first verifiable instance of a zombie outbreak. The most recent entry is 2002, in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Some of these encounters make reference to historical events, such as Roanoke Island.
[edit] Appendix
This is a sample "Outbreak Journal", with the author noting a covered-up zombie outbreak being seen on the local news and the preparation steps he takes in the event that the outbreak worsens. The following pages are blank entries, for the reader to use as a basis for their own notes on surviving zombies.
[edit] Comic
Random House published The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks, a tie-in comic written by Brooks. This book illustrates some of the recorded attacks, but not all. It was released on October 6, 2009.[3][4] Brazilian artist Ibraim Roberson illustrated the book.[5]
[edit] Film adaptations
Both The Zombie Survival Guide and The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks, as well as World War Z have been confirmed to be produced as live-action films.[6][7] Brad Pitt, who is to star in World War Z, also confirmed that the producing studio, Paramount, has also been given rights to The Zombie Survival Guide and The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks, and are planning on adapting both of them as movies after World War Z is released and that he is going to portray Max Brooks in all three films.[8] World War Z is due for release in theatres on December 21, 2012,[9] The Zombie Survival Guide is set for a 2014 release,[10] and The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks currently has no release date set.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
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- ^ "The Zombie Survival Guide". Random House. http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781400049622. Retrieved 2009-02-15.
- ^ "Best Sellers.". The New York Times, 21 March 2010.
- ^ "The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks". Random House. October 6, 2009. http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780307405777. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
- ^ "Max Brooks Zombie World". Random House. 2008-09-17. http://www.randomhouse.com/crown/recordedattacks/.
- ^ Langley, Nick. (November, 2008). Max Brooks, Mao Tse Tung, and the Mystery of the Missing Snapple. Retrieved March 15, 2009 from Rocket Llama World Headquarters
- ^ "Max Brooks talks The Zombie Survival Guide, Recorded Attacks and World War Z movies". 2010-10-29. http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/10/29/zombie-survival-guide-world-war-z-movie-the-walking-dead-rom-spaceknight/. Retrieved 2011-07-14.
- ^ "The Zombie Survival Guide on The Internet Movie Database". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1695897/. Retrieved 2011-07-14.
- ^ "Max Brooks confirms The Zombie Survival Guide movies!". 2010-07-20. http://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/max-brooks-confirms-zombie-survival-guide-films-world-war-z-starring-brad-pitt. Retrieved 2011-07-14.
- ^ Littlejohn, Georgina (2011-04-07). "It's too loud daddy!". Daily Mail (London). http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2010235/Brad-Pitts-boys-cover-ears-explosive-visit-set-new-film-World-War-Z.html. Retrieved 2011-07-14.
- ^ "The Zombie Survival Guide on The Internet Movie Database". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1695897/. Retrieved 2011-07-14.
