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tkdlaxer
04-21-2006, 09:33 PM
I thought that I would take some time to post about one of my favorite "funny" books to see if any one else has read it. The title is The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks, its a fiction*duh* book written as an actual survival guide. I really enjoyed this book and have read it twice myself. Heres a cover shot...

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/3/14000496288im.th.jpg (http://img174.imageshack.us/my.php?image=14000496288im.jpg)

And now here is a listing of the "sections"(each section has like 5 chapters or so):

THE UNDEAD: MYTHS AND REALITIES
WEAPONS AND COMBAT TECHNIQUES
ON THE DEFENCE
ON THE RUN
ON THE ATTACK
LIVING IN AN UNDEAD WORLD
RECORDED ATTACKS (this section I found especially interesting as it seems to have some historical backround.BTW I put it in caps cuz its like that in the book)

So maybe overall, yeah, this books a little geeky but I really enjoyed it to the point I almost felt enlightened if you will...I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun read. Please feel free to post your comments or your own experiences with this book!

Superman
04-21-2006, 09:40 PM
some kid in my study hall was reading that yesterday... i just sat there thinking wtf??

ekajsk8er
04-22-2006, 12:14 PM
Haha, I read that in Barnes and Nobles. In some points, I can't tell if they are serious about Zombies attacking, or if its a joke. I also saw a group on myspace dedicated to this book, and they seem to be really into defending themselves againt zombies.

If you go into this group though, do NOT recommend using a gun against the zombies. You will get pwn'd like theres no tomorow.

tkdlaxer
04-22-2006, 07:11 PM
ah my freinds and I were joking around about having an "anti-zombie squad" over the summer for fun...but ne ways the book really makes it look like it could really happen..it even makes up a logical way for it to come about

laxman37
04-22-2006, 07:34 PM
yeah, i saw that on www.thinkgeek.com. Thinkgeek also has some other cool stuff, check it out. Then again, i might just think its cool cuz im a geek, but, oh well :)

JaxLax30
04-22-2006, 08:26 PM
Lol...I read part of that at Border's. Weird book.

laxgod1790
04-22-2006, 08:43 PM
Haha thats pretty funny. There are lots of weird books out there.

faceitoff
04-23-2006, 05:44 PM
I have it. My friends and I HATE zombies, so we practically memorized the whole book in case of an attack.

livin4lax09
04-23-2006, 06:02 PM
haha that looks good. Maybe I'll get that at amazon.

livin4lax09
04-23-2006, 06:23 PM
just ordered it. I'm gonna come looking for you if it's not good and I wasted part of my amazon gift certificate..

faceitoff
04-23-2006, 06:25 PM
just ordered it. I'm gonna come looking for you if it's not good and I wasted part of my amazon gift certificate..
I'll be waiting, studmuffin.

temporary1357
04-23-2006, 08:09 PM
I learned a lot from the Hot Air Balloon section of the book.

HCrum05
04-23-2006, 10:38 PM
Haha, I read it a couple years ago and thought it was pretty good. At least I know I'll be prepared if zombies attack.