I would like to read some Zombie/Living Dead Horror Books. - Page 3

blakader · 01-23-05, 10:18 PM

I'll second The Walking Dead by Kirkman, great series, I would pick up the first couple trades and give it a try

travlr · 01-25-05, 03:59 PM

In a funny little update. I've actually become good friends with Brian Keene since my earlier post. I actually get killed in the sequel to the Rising called City Of The Dead. Which will be out in limited edition early next month and in mass market paperback in June. If you like The Rising you will love City Of The Dead Keene takes the story to the next level and beyond. Also deals are signed for the movie and comic version of The Rising.
http://www.briankeene.com

Giantrobo · 01-25-05, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by travlr

In a funny little update. I've actually become good friends with Brian Keene since my earlier post. I actually get killed in the sequel to the Rising called City Of The Dead. Which will be out in limited edition early next month and in mass market paperback in June. If you like The Rising you will love City Of The Dead Keene takes the story to the next level and beyond. Also deals are signed for the movie and comic version of The Rising.
http://www.briankeene.com

That sounds great. Keene seems like a nice guy and that's cool that you got into his book. I've been really looking forward to the sequel because The Rising was a great book.

sykotic · 01-26-05, 12:03 AM

And if anybody wants to pick up The Rising a used paperback is going for about $80 on Amazon marketplace.

dogmatica · 01-26-05, 12:47 AM

Another vote here for Max Brooks's Zombie Survival Guide. It was my favorite book of last year and is a great read. It is so real, it will have you honestly believing everything in it is plausible.

To the point that when I saw Shaun of the Dead, I loved the movie completely, except for one small thing:

Spoiler:

cheapskate · 01-26-05, 12:53 AM

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And if anybody wants to pick up The Rising a used paperback is going for about $80 on Amazon marketplace.

Huh? I paid $6.99 for mine when it first came out. It's the same price at Barnes and Noble (1-2 week delivery), so what's the deal? I doubt it's out of print - and even if it was, it's popular and will surely get another run... weird.

travlr · 01-26-05, 08:36 AM

The Rising is out of print from Leisure. You may still be able to find some stores that still have copies in stock though. For more info and some good laughs checkout Keene's blog at http://www.hailsaten.blogspot.com/ If you click the logs for 10/01/04-10/31/04 you will even find yours truly hiding in the back of the last picture of the Winning The War On Terror Post. Lastly if anyone wants a peek at the original ending to The Rising just let me know I still have a copy of it from and older fan club post.

cheapskate · 01-26-05, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by travlr

The Rising is out of print from Leisure. You may still be able to find some stores that still have copies in stock though.

Wow - thanks for the info! I'm not looking for a copy - but I had no idea it was out of print, and going for such high prices. I can't even find a copy for sale on eBay.

Baron Of Hell · 01-26-05, 06:59 PM

I just bought The Rising a couple of days ago. Hell if it is going for $80 maybe I'll go buy another copy to sell on ebay.

Abelkems · 01-27-05, 05:57 PM

Damn it! I just gave my copy of Rising to a friend. I guess I'll have to try and get it back.

Fincher Fan · 01-29-05, 06:25 AM

Been looking everywhere for a copy of The Rising. Can't find it here in Australia and the few sites that have it in stock don't ship internationally.

Giantrobo · 01-29-05, 09:37 AM

How much is The Rising hardcover? I never buy hardcovers but I would like to know.

Giantrobo · 01-29-05, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dogmatica

To the point that when I saw Shaun of the Dead, I loved the movie completely, except for one small thing:

Spoiler:

I totally agree with your thoughts.

travlr · 01-29-05, 12:21 PM

The limited hardcover of The Rising goes for around 200+ on Ebay if you can find someone willing to sell a copy. The limited hardcover for the sequel City Of The Dead was $50 but it's been sold out for awhile now.

Giantrobo · 01-30-05, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by travlr

The limited hardcover of The Rising goes for around 200+ on Ebay if you can find someone willing to sell a copy. The limited hardcover for the sequel City Of The Dead was $50 but it's been sold out for awhile now.

Wow...just wow. I knew The Rising rocked but damn! Just because it's out of print?

dogmatica · 01-30-05, 03:22 PM

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I totally agree with your thoughts.

Ahhhh, I feel validated!

travlr · 02-03-05, 08:52 AM

Well I recieved my leather bound slipcased lettered "whew that's a long discription" copy of City Of The Dead the sequel to The Rising last night. I then proceeded to finish off the book in one sitting. This book is one hell of a fast paced ride and this time the ending is perfect. I don't want to say too much since it will be a few months for the paperback but this one is a must read. Probably the only thing I didn't like about this book was an annoying character named Branson but luckily he dies a painful death.

Alien Redrum · 02-03-05, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by travlr

The Rising is out of print from Leisure. You may still be able to find some stores that still have copies in stock though. For more info and some good laughs checkout Keene's blog at http://www.hailsaten.blogspot.com/ If you click the logs for 10/01/04-10/31/04 you will even find yours truly hiding in the back of the last picture of the Winning The War On Terror Post. Lastly if anyone wants a peek at the original ending to The Rising just let me know I still have a copy of it from and older fan club post.

And I'm the bald headed guy with the goofy look on his face next to Warner.

That was a pretty good reading.

I think I bought books from everyone there.

Giantrobo · 02-04-05, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by travlr

Well I recieved my leather bound slipcased lettered "whew that's a long discription" copy of City Of The Dead the sequel to The Rising last night. I then proceeded to finish off the book in one sitting. This book is one hell of a fast paced ride and this time the ending is perfect. I don't want to say too much since it will be a few months for the paperback but this one is a must read. Probably the only thing I didn't like about this book was an annoying character named Branson but luckily he dies a painful death.

I can't wait!

TheNightFlier · 02-04-05, 09:44 PM

Just picked up a copy of The Rising in Borders, last one.

I'm gonna start it later.

Phodg · 02-11-05, 03:14 PM

Same here. Picked up the last copy at the Evanston,IL Borders. They're getting hard to find now.

DJLinus · 04-26-05, 11:59 AM

My ten year old nephew is getting into zombie flicks and he's an avid reader, so in my role as The Cool Uncle, I'd like to nuture both interests. I thought it'd be cool that for his eleventh birthday in June I'd give him a box of zombie goodness.

My question is, what books (preferrably in print and widely available - don't want to pay high ebay prices) would be appropriate for an eleven year old?

He's allowed to watch R rated movies with his parents (or me) and likes Shaun of the Dead and the Dawn of the Dead remake. I think he's seen some old B&W zombie movies with his dad, maybe even NOTLD (I would hope). I realize that gore is inherent in the genre, but would like to steer away from a completely over-the-top gorefest, as well as excessive bad language and sex (necrophilia would be right out). Likely, I'll have my brother scan the books for his approval, but I would like to get some informed recommendations from this board.

As for me, all of the love for The Rising has piqued my interest and I'll add it to my own reading pile. I've got several books to get to first, though.

Giantrobo · 04-27-05, 07:34 AM

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As for me, all of the love for The Rising has piqued my interest and I'll add it to my own reading pile. I've got several books to get to first, though.

Just so you know they're reprinting The Rising this June so you won't have to spend top dollar on a used copy.

As far as your nephew, the book "RISEN" by J. Knight may be up his alley. In my opinion it sucked ass. But that's because it wasn't a conventional Livingdeadeatingfleshandgorefest. However some may like that fact... I didn't. The book is a more of mystery book than a Horror book but it still tries to be scary at certain points. The "Living dead" in "RISEN" are people in a small Mid West town who recently died. They come back to life -good as new- and go back to their "normal" lives. No rotting zombies in this book. There is some sex in this book and there's definitely violence.

from Amazon.com

Baron Of Hell · 04-27-05, 06:58 PM

Don't know if someone already said it but The Walking Dead comic book is pretty good. It has a Dawn of the Dead feel to it. The classic version not the remake.

boredsilly · 05-22-05, 10:14 AM

The sequel to The Rising is already out? HELL YES! That amazon order can't get here quick enough.

01-23-05, 10:18 PM	#51
blakader Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Between the beginning and the end Posts: 919	I'll second The Walking Dead by Kirkman, great series, I would pick up the first couple trades and give it a try __________________ "Been on a roll for two thosand years or so We've got momentum baby"

01-25-05, 03:59 PM	#52
travlr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 406	In a funny little update. I've actually become good friends with Brian Keene since my earlier post. I actually get killed in the sequel to the Rising called City Of The Dead. Which will be out in limited edition early next month and in mass market paperback in June. If you like The Rising you will love City Of The Dead Keene takes the story to the next level and beyond. Also deals are signed for the movie and comic version of The Rising. http://www.briankeene.com __________________ Whiskey and the devil and the witching hour Last edited by travlr; 01-25-05 at 04:03 PM.

01-26-05, 12:47 AM	#55
dogmatica DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Hopkins, MN Posts: 2,245	Another vote here for Max Brooks's Zombie Survival Guide. It was my favorite book of last year and is a great read. It is so real, it will have you honestly believing everything in it is plausible. To the point that when I saw Shaun of the Dead, I loved the movie completely, except for one small thing: Spoiler: When the group pretends they're zombies and get left alone. I was in the theater watching this and suddenly said to myself, 'Hey, that wouldn't work. Zombies can tell the living apart from the undead. It said so in the 'Zombie Survival Guide.' Then I had to laugh at myself and remember that the 'Guide' is complete fiction. ...Although I still believe if there really were zombies, they would be able to tell! Oh, well! __________________ 1. Giant signatures are always the best. \| 2. Always quote giant pics and entire posts. \| 3. Snark, snark, snark!

01-26-05, 08:36 AM	#57
travlr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 406	The Rising is out of print from Leisure. You may still be able to find some stores that still have copies in stock though. For more info and some good laughs checkout Keene's blog at http://www.hailsaten.blogspot.com/ If you click the logs for 10/01/04-10/31/04 you will even find yours truly hiding in the back of the last picture of the Winning The War On Terror Post. Lastly if anyone wants a peek at the original ending to The Rising just let me know I still have a copy of it from and older fan club post. __________________ Whiskey and the devil and the witching hour

01-26-05, 06:59 PM	#59
Baron Of Hell DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Seattle and sometimes hell Posts: 3,249	I just bought The Rising a couple of days ago. Hell if it is going for $80 maybe I'll go buy another copy to sell on ebay. __________________ "Truth has become unacceptable and dissent unpatriotic" PS3 Tag: Baron-Of-Hell Steam: Baron_Of_Hell SSBB: 4425-3985-1734 TWITTER: BaronOfHell

01-26-05, 12:03 AM	#54
sykotic Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 89	And if anybody wants to pick up The Rising a used paperback is going for about $80 on Amazon marketplace.

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Abelkems DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NW GA Posts: 2,276	Damn it! I just gave my copy of Rising to a friend. I guess I'll have to try and get it back.

01-29-05, 06:25 AM	#61
Fincher Fan DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rampaging across DVDTalk. Posts: 4,044	Been looking everywhere for a copy of The Rising. Can't find it here in Australia and the few sites that have it in stock don't ship internationally.

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01-29-05, 12:21 PM	#64
travlr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 406	The limited hardcover of The Rising goes for around 200+ on Ebay if you can find someone willing to sell a copy. The limited hardcover for the sequel City Of The Dead was $50 but it's been sold out for awhile now. __________________ Whiskey and the devil and the witching hour

02-03-05, 08:52 AM	#67
travlr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 406	City Of The Dead No Spoilers Review Well I recieved my leather bound slipcased lettered "whew that's a long discription" copy of City Of The Dead the sequel to The Rising last night. I then proceeded to finish off the book in one sitting. This book is one hell of a fast paced ride and this time the ending is perfect. I don't want to say too much since it will be a few months for the paperback but this one is a must read. Probably the only thing I didn't like about this book was an annoying character named Branson but luckily he dies a painful death. __________________ Whiskey and the devil and the witching hour

02-04-05, 09:44 PM	#70
TheNightFlier DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,283	Just picked up a copy of The Rising in Borders, last one. I'm gonna start it later. __________________ Ain't so funny meow is it? My DVD Collection XBL-Ohcrapifell

02-11-05, 03:14 PM	#71
Phodg Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 134	Same here. Picked up the last copy at the Evanston,IL Borders. They're getting hard to find now.

04-26-05, 11:59 AM	#72
DJLinus DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: May 2000 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 6,518	My ten year old nephew is getting into zombie flicks and he's an avid reader, so in my role as The Cool Uncle, I'd like to nuture both interests. I thought it'd be cool that for his eleventh birthday in June I'd give him a box of zombie goodness. My question is, what books (preferrably in print and widely available - don't want to pay high ebay prices) would be appropriate for an eleven year old? He's allowed to watch R rated movies with his parents (or me) and likes Shaun of the Dead and the Dawn of the Dead remake. I think he's seen some old B&W zombie movies with his dad, maybe even NOTLD (I would hope). I realize that gore is inherent in the genre, but would like to steer away from a completely over-the-top gorefest, as well as excessive bad language and sex (necrophilia would be right out). Likely, I'll have my brother scan the books for his approval, but I would like to get some informed recommendations from this board. As for me, all of the love for The Rising has piqued my interest and I'll add it to my own reading pile. I've got several books to get to first, though. __________________ "Food snobs believe that anything created in Europe is inherently superior to the American-made equivalent. Allow me to explode that fallacy with these words: the 1983 Renault Alliance." - Michael J. Nelson Not that you care... My Countdown Counting down to: Winter Olympics 82 days 19 hours 33 minutes

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Baron Of Hell DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Seattle and sometimes hell Posts: 3,249	Don't know if someone already said it but The Walking Dead comic book is pretty good. It has a Dawn of the Dead feel to it. The classic version not the remake. __________________ "Truth has become unacceptable and dissent unpatriotic" PS3 Tag: Baron-Of-Hell Steam: Baron_Of_Hell SSBB: 4425-3985-1734 TWITTER: BaronOfHell

05-22-05, 10:14 AM	#75
boredsilly DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,486	The sequel to The Rising is already out? HELL YES! That amazon order can't get here quick enough.