The Living Dead

A masterpiece of zombie horror
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The Living Dead by Daniel Kraus and George A. Romero is a gripping exploration of a world ravaged by a zombie apocalypse. The story interweaves the lives of several characters, each struggling to survive and find hope amidst the chaos. As society collapses and humanity is pushed to its limits, the narrative delves into themes of survival, morality, and the essence of being human. Written with suspense and intensity, it captures the haunting atmosphere and relentless tension characteristic of a zombie horror tale.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersive horror tales that blend human drama with the relentless terror of the undead. Fans of intense, emotionally complex narratives mixed with societal commentary will appreciate this gripping exploration of survival and humanity in the face of a zombie apocalypse.

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The Living Dead

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'A horror landmark, a work of gory genius marked by all of Romero's trademark wit, humanity, and merciless social observation . . . the man who made the dead walk.' said Joe Hill, bestselling author of NOS4A2.

A work of horror genius from the Godfather of zombie filmmaking, George A. Romero, and celebrated writer Daniel Kraus...

It begins with one body. A pair of medical examiners find themselves facing a dead man who won't stay dead.

It spreads quickly. In a Midwestern trailer park, an African American teenage girl and a Muslim immigrant battle newly-risen friends and family.

On a US aircraft carrier, living sailors hide from dead ones while a fanatic preaches the gospel of a new religion of death.

At a cable news station, a surviving anchor keeps broadcasting, not knowing if anyone is watching, while his undead colleagues try to devour him.

In DC, an autistic federal employee charts the outbreak, preserving data for a future that may never come.

Everywhere, people are targeted by both the living and the dead.

We think we know how this story ends. We. Are. Wrong.

'A horror landmark, a work of gory genius.' JOE HILL, author of NOS4A2

'A monumental achievement.' ADAM NEVILL, author of The Ritual

'Like a lost Romero classic.' CLIVE BARKER, author of Hellraiser

'A sprawling, timely, scary epic.' PAUL TREMBLAY, author of The Cabin at the End of the World

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The Living Dead has been praised as a horror landmark, showcasing Romero's wit, humanity, and sharp social commentary. The book is described as a sprawling and timely epic that refreshes the zombie tradition with new directions and risks. Reviewers liken it to a classic Romero work that lingers in the reader's mind, marking it as a monumental achievement in the genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552177603

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 48.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 784

About the Author

George A. Romero (Author) George A. Romero was an American filmmaker, writer and editor. He is celebrated for his series of gruesome satirical horror films about an imagined zombie apocalypse, including the classics Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead. He died in 2017. Daniel Kraus (Author) Daniel Kraus is a bestselling novelist whose work includes co-authoring, with Guillermo del Toro, both The Shape of Water (which became an Oscar-winning film) and Trollhunters (an Emmy-winning Netflix series). His work has been translated into over 25 languages and he lives in Chicago.

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