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So Now You're a Zombie: A Handbook for the Newly Undead (Humour) [Paperback]

John Austin
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)

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Book Description

October 1, 2010 Humour

Being undead can be disorienting. Your arms and other appendages tend to rot and fall off. It’s difficult to communicate with a vocabulary limited to moans and gurgles. And that smell! (Yes, it’s you.) But most of all, you must constantly find and ingest human brains. Braaaains!!!

            What’s a zombie to do?

            Thankfully, zombiologist John Austin details everything you need to know, as a newly undead soul, to hunt, fight, and feed on the living. As the first handbook written specifically for the undead, So Now You’re a Zombie explains how you ended up in this predicament, the stages of zombification, and what you need to survive in this zombiphobic world. Dozens of helpful diagrams outline attack strategies, such as the Ghoul Reach, the Flanking Zack, the Bite Hold, and the Aerial Fall, to secure your human prey. You’ll even learn how to successfully extract the living from boarded up farmhouses and broken down vehicles.

            This handbook also explores the upside of being a zombie. Gone are the burdens of employment, taxes, social networks, even basic hygiene, allowing you to focus on simple necessities in “life”: the juicy gray matter found in the skulls of the living.


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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

There is more to undeath than shambling around in search of brains to eat, but not much more, according to this short but detailed look at the new zombie, or œzed,  lifestyle. Filled with deadpan tips on how to succeed in the coming zombie apocalypse, it covers the basics of caring for decomposing flesh ( œIf you experience an extreme freeze... your extremities should continue to function until they fall off ), practical suggestions for overcoming obstacles, and instructions for attacking the living ( œThe only thing more lethal than you is you on fire! ). The blood-splattered pages contain copious diagrams, such as a zombie food pyramid, pie charts of infection methods, and instructions for operating doorknobs. The illustrations are as grossly explicit as the text is employee-handbook underplayed, making this an excellent choice for the zombie completist.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Review

"An excellent choice for the zombie completist."  —Kirkus Reviews



“This book is a total blast and a must-have for zombie fans! Grade A.” —Mania.com


“The illustrations are as grossly explicit as the text is employee-handbook underplayed, making this an excellent choice for the zombie completist.” —Publishers Weekly


"Everything a new flesh eater needs to know about surviving in a world where you only want one thing: brains."  --Geek-span.com


"Brilliantly tongue-in-cheek. . . . A must for all fans of spoof manuals and zombies alike." —NY Journal of Books.com


"Explains everything a newly undead soul needs to hunt, fight and feed on the living." —Aolnews.com



"A parody with brains. . .  [the book] is just too funny to pass up." —NeoTokyoProject.com


"Austin's tongue-in-cheek humor perfectly compliments the subject matter." —ZombiePhiles.com 

Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Chicago Review Press (October 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1569763429
  • ISBN-13: 978-1569763421
  • Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.4 x 9.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,577 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Austin worked as a senior toy designer in the Boy's Research and Development Department at Hasbro Toys. His principle area of expertise was the creative process of new product development. During his initial five years, he worked on popular brands like; Transformers, Star Wars, Iron Man, Spiderman, Jurassic Park, Tonka and Gi Joe. Skilled in 3D computer modeling, illustration and creative thinking, he brings many of these talents to the creation of his book projects, as well as ever-increasing market awareness for each individual product he works on.

For more information, fun free content and downloads, visit johnaustinbooks.com

Customer Reviews

This book is really a fun read. Baubles&Boots  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
The diagrams, graphs and graphics add to the feel of the book as well as enhancing the points that it makes. Kat from The Aussie Zombie  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
It's a great guide for those of us that know the zombie apocalypse is right around the corner. Book Sake  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
50 of 54 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Zombies CAN read! October 20, 2010
Format:Paperback
Another reviewer gave this book only a few stars based on the belief a Zombie could not read it and would never benefit from its wealth of useful information.

While this was once true, Zombies have evolved over time, and the old-school belief zombies still can't read is a myth. Zombies are somewhat intelligent, sensitive creatures (although, they might not seem sensitive by our preconceived human standards of sensitivity). While the loss of muscle tissue and some brain cells limit their communication abilities, they do think and are quite capable of following simple instructions, when they choose to (the activity MUST appear to benefit the Zombie in the long run, or you will receive little cooperation from them).
Even just a few years ago, it was believed that Zombie's still moved slowly and couldn't run, but we've all learned from some recent movies this is no longer the case. They simply have come to realize Humans (or Non-Zoms) tire easily when frightened and, in their fear of Zombies, make mistakes causing them to be more prone to capture, so there is simply no need to expel the energy needed to move quickly.

I'd highly recommend this book to any Zombie having issues coping with their current, un-dead condition. If there is a Zombie in your life with adjustment concerns, why not pick up a copy for him today?
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read - Funny - Must Have For The New Zombie October 24, 2010
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This book is sick by incredibly funny. I have no idea how many beers it took to come up with the idea for this book, but the writer did a great job! He covers every topic any zombie needs to know. It includes diagrams on the Zombie Food Pyramid - Human Hunting Techniques - What types of Animals to eat and which ones to avoid - Maslow's Law for Zombies - Decaying Flesh Preservation - The History of Zombies - Spreading of the Z Virus. Most importantly this book contains that Zombie Code which must be followed and is punishable by decapitation.

You need to read this book. Once I started reading I couldn't stop!
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32 of 40 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, if insensitive May 20, 2011
Format:Paperback
I had to take off a star for using the z-word. These kinds of ethnic slurs have no place in civilized discourse.

That said, this is a useful and timely reference for the underprivileged Undead-Americans that face so much racism, prejudice and discrimination in today's overwhelmingly living-supremacist society.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Humanity's worse fear, Zombies can read!
Funny reading, though poorly formatted for a large screen kindle (or kindle app), since the printed version has such nice layout. Zombies' Plan B for Survival!!
Published 6 days ago by Jose
5.0 out of 5 stars Tons of fun
This is a great book - tons of fun to read! The comedy and sarcasm is great. And it gives some great info to think about if the apocalypse ever does occur!!
Published 17 days ago by MacLeod
5.0 out of 5 stars gurgle! moan! shamble!
This is a very delightful, tongue-in-cheek book that is an easy read and a lot of fun. the illustrations are a riot as well. (translated from the moans and gurgles)
Published 26 days ago by Faemeister
5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I was looking to know!
It is a wonderful read..... Very good information. Its the exact information you may need someday. Humerous yet makes perfect sense!
Published 1 month ago by karnilla
5.0 out of 5 stars hilarious
love this book. really funny. Creative way to think about the zombie apocalypse as accepting your fate as a newly undead
Published 2 months ago by Vanessa Slaka
3.0 out of 5 stars Bought it for my brother
My younger brother received this for Christmas so I don't know how it turned out yet. He hasn't shared the experience.
Published 2 months ago by Sara Caitlin Clinard
5.0 out of 5 stars It was a really funny read
I thought that this was a good gift. I gave it to my brother for Christmas and he loved it
Published 2 months ago by Cameron Furbush
5.0 out of 5 stars Educational and hilarious
Unless you happen to be undead already, enjoy the read. The zombie food nutritional pyramid is enough to make opening this book worthwhile. Read more
Published 3 months ago by David Mack
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and good reading..
If you're into Zombies and such this is a fun read. Personally I think the whole zombie thing is prety foolish and an impossibility, but it is a fun scenario to think about nad... Read more
Published 3 months ago by GamePlayer
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it
Gave this out as a door prize for a Zombie Aploclypse Party and got rave reviews from everyone that received one.
Published 3 months ago by Anthony Putorti
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