Boxing Day Sale is live! Up to 20% off 2000+ Books

The Zombie Survival Guide

Complete Protection from the Living Dead
3.86 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 105,255 ratings, 4,287 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks is a comprehensive manual detailing how to survive attacks from the undead. It provides practical advice on preparation, defence, and escape strategies, all presented in a realistic yet darkly humorous style. The guide delves into the anatomy of zombies, examines historical outbreaks, and equips readers with essential survival tactics in the face of a zombie apocalypse.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$2799
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with survival tactics combined with a love for horror. It offers a unique blend of practical advice and dark humour, appealing to those interested in the supernatural and hypothetical scenarios involving the undead.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

The Zombie Survival Guide

Don't be reckless with your most precious asset - life. This book is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now without your even knowing it. The Zombie Survival Guide offers complete protection through proven tips for safeguarding yourself and your loved ones against the living dead.

The original handbook for surviving a zombie apocalypse - over two million copies sold worldwide!

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Don't be reckless with your most precious asset—life. This book is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now without your even knowing it.

It covers everything you need to know, from how to understand zombie behaviour to survival in any territory or terrain.

The Zombie Survival Guide offers complete protection through proven tips for safeguarding yourself and your loved ones against the living dead. It might just save your life.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Max Brooks's The Zombie Survival Guide is praised for its engaging mix of humour and practicality, creating a sense of realism that both entertains and unnerves. Described as meticulously researched, the book’s straightforward and sensible approach is both funny and eerily convincing, leading readers to consider genuine survival strategies.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780715653746

Publisher: Duckworth Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Duckworth

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Max Brooks is the bestselling author of The Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z, Closure Limited and the graphic novel Recorded Attacks. He has also written for Saturday Night Live for which he won an Emmy. 

Also by Max Brooks

View all

More from Horror & Supernatural

View all
  • On Sale
    20% off
    Misery
    Paperback
    $2400
    Usually:
    $2999
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Shirl's Picks
    Strange Houses
    By Uketsu
    Paperback
    $3000
    Elsewhere:
    $3699
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • On Sale
    20% off
    The Tainted Cup
    Paperback
    $2000
    Elsewhere:
    $2799
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Alchemised
    Free Bookmark
    Alchemised
    Paperback
    $3199
    Elsewhere:
    $3700
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • On Sale
    14% off
    Gild
    Paperback
    $1800
    Elsewhere:
    $2600
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • On Sale
    14% off
    Goldfinch
    Paperback
    $1900
    Elsewhere:
    $2600
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • On Sale
    22% off
    Gold
    Paperback
    $1800
    Elsewhere:
    $2600
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • On Sale
    18% off
    Glint
    Paperback
    $1800
    Elsewhere:
    $2600
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • On Sale
    19% off
    New Release
    Fallen Stars
    Paperback
    $2500
    Elsewhere:
    $3800
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • On Sale
    10% off
    Katabasis
    Paperback
    $2600
    Elsewhere:
    $3799
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • On Sale
    17% off
    Glow
    Paperback
    $1900
    Elsewhere:
    $2600
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • On Sale
    18% off
    Gleam
    Paperback
    $1800
    Elsewhere:
    $2600
    In Stock
    Ships today

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.