Zombies

Zombies

Walt K. Moon

Book - 2022

Zombies have appeared in many books, movies, and video games. These undead creatures have their origins in folk tales, but modern zombies have become a pop culture phenomenon. This book examines the history of these creatures and their place in pop culture today.

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Subjects
Zombies > Juvenile literature.
Zombies in literature.
Young adult nonfiction.
Genres
Young adult nonfiction
Published
San Diego, CA : BrightPoint Press [2022]
Language
English
Main Author
Walt K. Moon (author)
Physical Description
80 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781678202125
  • At a Glance
  • Introduction: Escaping the Undead
  • Chapter 1. What are Zombies?
  • Chapter 2. What is the History of Zombies?
  • Chapter 3. Are There Zombies in Real Life?
  • Chapter 4. What Zombie Stories are Told Today?
  • Glossary
  • Source Notes
  • For Further Research
  • Index
  • Image Credits
  • About the Author
Review by Booklist Review

Through short, simple sentences engineered to entice reluctant readers, this high-interest volume in the Mysterious and Creepy series (5 titles) introduces zombies in mythology, pop culture, and science. Concise chapters explore how the legend of this undead monster may have originated as early as the sixteenth century from Haiti's Vodou religion before focusing on its popularization in more modern-day monster movies and TV shows. Special attention is given to George A. Romero's 1968 Night of the Living Dead and its influence on today's media, and the text explores how zombie films often reflect social fears. And while it's emphasized that these monsters are fictional, a chapter on zombie-like creatures (e.g., the zombie ant fungus) in nature adds an intriguing real-world layer. Serviceable stock images and a list of additional print and online resources round out this well-sourced guide to an ever-popular monster.

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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