Dawn of the Dead [Paperback]

George A. Romero (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press (March 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312333986
• ISBN-13: 978-0312333980
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,003,612 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than a horror novel and film, DAWN is a way of life!, May 27, 1999

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A Customer (Madison Hts, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dawn of the Dead (Hardcover)

Simply this: The film, DAWN OF THE DEAD, changed my life back in 1979 when I was a kid. I honestly and truly never have been quite the same since. Seriously. The film novelization sticks relatively close to the actual film, though does add some interesting little expositionary passages, conversations, and character motivations--not to mention a bit more background into the characters' lives. If you love the film you'll definitely love the novel! It's gripping, chilling, and mind-bogglingly exciting and addictive. What a story and what an epicly grand and inspired stage Romero chooses to play it all out on! Amazing stuff...at once nightmarish and bleak, yet also life-affirming, hopeful, and humorous. Tell me Romero isn't a genius (this and NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD is all the proof I need!). This book is just a rousing rollercoaster ride--as is the film. I eat, drink, and sleep this novel (and the film, which even inspired me to publish a bi-monthly zine devoted to it), and you will too. A masterpiece!

5.0 out of 5 stars The next best thing to being there! Zombies Rock!, December 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Dawn of the Dead (Hardcover)

This version of Dawn Of The Dead is a must have! With Full color stills from the movie, you can really appreciate Tom Savini's craftsmanship. Even though it's out of print, a few copies are out there somewhere. Try to find one if you simply love ZOMBIES!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great adaption to a horror icon, January 31, 2009

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Susanna Sparrow did a wonderful job with this book. While staying true to the characters of Fran, Roger and Peter, she also gave them a little something extra you can't see in the movie.

She allowed us to hear their thoughts.

By doing this the characters become even more real and I really enjoyed this book.

To those who want to buy the hardcover it is only 6 by 9, so its not very big compared to most hardcover editions.

No zombie fan can say they have it all if this book is't in their library.

Even after 30 years it's still one of the best books out there because of the origination of the story.