Zombies

From a master of zombie fiction and a founding father of 'splatterpunk' comes a mind-bending anthology of 32 new and classic stories. This anthology is set in a world where the dead have risen from the grave to consume the living. This rich collection showcases the best of the genre - from short-story masters such as Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Ray Bradbury, and Poppy Z. Brite; zombie stalwarts such as David J. Schow and Jack Ketchum; 'bizarro' founders such as Carlton Mellick III; and popular up-and-comers such as Max Brooks and S.G. Browne - and will satisfy the insatiable hunger of zombie fans everywhere. A series of captivating essays about zombies in folklore and in popular culture by John Skipp, award-winning zombie anthologist and author, enrich an already extraordinary collection by discussing the past, present, and future of the living dead. Zombies is sure to sate the hungriest zombie fans with classic as well as contemporary servings of tangled entrails and other unspeakable meals.

About The Author

John Skipp is a New York Times bestselling author and editor whose 18 books have sold millions of copies in a dozen languages worldwide. His first anthology, Book of the Dead, laid the foundation in 1989 for modern zombie literature. He later edited three more zombie anthologies, including Mondo Zombie, which won the Bram Stocker Award for Best Anthology, and Zombies: Encounters with the Hungry Dead. John is also the editor of Werewolves and Shapeshifters: Encounters with the Beast Within. From splatterpunk founding father to hilarious elder statesman, Skipp's legendary horror works include The Light At The End, The Scream, Jake's Wake and The Long Last Call.