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Triumph of The Walking Dead: Robert Kirkman's Zombie Epic on Page and Screen
by
James Lowder,
Joe R. Lansdale , Jay Bonansinga , Brendan Deneen , Jonathan Maberry (Goodreads Author) , Kim Paffenroth (Goodreads Author) , Lisa Morton (Goodreads Author) , Kyle William Bishop
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All zombies are created equal. All zombie stories are not.
From its humble beginnings as an indie comic book, The Walking Dead has become a pop culture juggernaut boasting New York Times�bestselling trade paperbacks, a hit television series, and enough fans to successfully take on any zombie uprising.
Triumph of The Walking Dead explores the intriguing characters, stunning p...more
From its humble beginnings as an indie comic book, The Walking Dead has become a pop culture juggernaut boasting New York Times�bestselling trade paperbacks, a hit television series, and enough fans to successfully take on any zombie uprising.
Triumph of The Walking Dead explores the intriguing characters, stunning p...more
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
November 1st 2011
by Smart Pop
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Why read: Received for review
What impressed me: Many aspects of the comic books and TV show were discussed, both in relation to one another and as separate entities. I loved that there was a large focus on the comic storylines as they greatly differ from the show and have been around for much longer. I was afraid this book would just be a complete lovefest for the show because of its current popularity. It was a lovefest, but it really did only slightly touch on the show (as it should being ther...more
What impressed me: Many aspects of the comic books and TV show were discussed, both in relation to one another and as separate entities. I loved that there was a large focus on the comic storylines as they greatly differ from the show and have been around for much longer. I was afraid this book would just be a complete lovefest for the show because of its current popularity. It was a lovefest, but it really did only slightly touch on the show (as it should being ther...more
Just awesome! This is an anthology of essays on the subject of The Walking Dead, mostly an exploration of the comics, but also of the show. In this book we see why the franchise has been so successful with ideas of archetypes, psychology, and the exploration of human nature examined through the backdrop of the zombie apocalypse.
I recommend this book to anyone interested not only in The Walking Dead, but the zombie horror genre. It is an intellectual read, and I can picture this being of "requir...more
I recommend this book to anyone interested not only in The Walking Dead, but the zombie horror genre. It is an intellectual read, and I can picture this being of "requir...more
i wish they had waited to write this till at least after season 2. the first season was only 6 episodes, and while they did a great job, it was really just an intro to the characters. i would rather have read essays written after the series had a chance to develop the characters and arcs more.
I won this in a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.
First of all my review is bias because I have watched the AMC series but I will try my best to give you an honest review. This book is meant for fans of the show, it has essays, theories, and all sorts of ideas from Robert Kirkman's comic book from the psychological aspect of an apocalyptic zombie invasion to the day and day of it. As a fan I fell in love with this book because it gave a good behind the scenes to watching/reading The Walking Dead a...more
First of all my review is bias because I have watched the AMC series but I will try my best to give you an honest review. This book is meant for fans of the show, it has essays, theories, and all sorts of ideas from Robert Kirkman's comic book from the psychological aspect of an apocalyptic zombie invasion to the day and day of it. As a fan I fell in love with this book because it gave a good behind the scenes to watching/reading The Walking Dead a...more
Excellent! This is a collection of literate and thoughtful essays which explore the various themes: philosophical, historical and cultural raised by the current AMC drama The Walking Dead. I would reccomend this book to anyone who enjoys that show. That means you Doreen and Shannon.
Enjoyable and a few thought-provoking ideas especially on gender, tv violence and the notion that in order to survive a zombie apocalypse you have to become like a zombie. For zombie fans only? Or a gateway for those who dismiss the genre. Focus is on Kirkman's comic books and the tv series but places it in the context of grandpa Romero. Watch out for spoilers mostly due to inclusion of comic book story lines.
4 1/2 stars
This is a great collection of essays addressing zombies in general, The Walking Dead comics and The Walking Dead television show -- philosophically, socially, and psychologically. Lowder has brought together several professors/instructors and authors/writers who explore the history of zombies on the screen and in writing (esp. in comics), why we seem so fascinated with zombies and what we may learn from the various tropes and themes used in zombie lore.
I received this book for free t...more
This is a great collection of essays addressing zombies in general, The Walking Dead comics and The Walking Dead television show -- philosophically, socially, and psychologically. Lowder has brought together several professors/instructors and authors/writers who explore the history of zombies on the screen and in writing (esp. in comics), why we seem so fascinated with zombies and what we may learn from the various tropes and themes used in zombie lore.
I received this book for free t...more
omg!!!!!! i want this!!
Apr 23, 2012
Clayton Bye
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4 of 5 stars
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aka Richard Awlinson, J D Lowder
James Lowder has worked extensively in fantasy and horror fiction on both sides of the editorial blotter. He's authored several best-selling dark fantasy novels and has had short fiction appear in such anthologies as Shadows Over Baker Street and The Repentant. He's penned comic book scripts for several companies and the city of Boston. His book and film reviews, fe...more
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James Lowder has worked extensively in fantasy and horror fiction on both sides of the editorial blotter. He's authored several best-selling dark fantasy novels and has had short fiction appear in such anthologies as Shadows Over Baker Street and The Repentant. He's penned comic book scripts for several companies and the city of Boston. His book and film reviews, fe...more
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