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Zombie Haiku: Good Poetry For Your...Brains Paperback – July 14, 2008

by Ryan Mecum (Author)

4.2 104 ratings

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                                                   Blood is really warm,
                                                like drinking hot chocolate
                                               but with more screaming.

Poetry is dead. "Zombie Haiku" is the touching story of a zombie's gradual decay told through the intimate poetry of haiku. From infection to demise, readers will accompany the narrator through deserted streets and barracaded doors for every eye-popping, gut-wrenching, flesh-eating moment. The book is illustrated with over 50 photos from the zombie's point of view and designed with extra blood, pus, gore, and guts!

                                                      Biting into heads
                                              is much harder than it looks.
                                                     The skull is feisty.

Print length

160 pages
Language

English
Publisher

HOW Books
Publication date

July 14, 2008
Dimensions

5 x 0.4 x 7 inches
ISBN-10

1600610706
ISBN-13

978-1600610707
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"Simply one of the best zombie reads of the year... If you have a taste for horror, this quirky little book is for you. But if you're a zombie fiend like myself, you should make it your single minded goal to seek out this book and digest then savor it." -- Mark. L Miller, Ain't It Cool News

"Ryan Mecum obviously knows his zombie films well, and his book tells a gory, violent story that will warm the veins of Romero fans." -- Rue Morgue Magazine

About the Author

Ryan Mecum is the author of the adorably disgusting Horror Haiku series that includes Zombie Haiku, Vampire Haiku, Werewolf Haiku, and Dawn Of Zombie Haiku. He can be found on Twitter at @MecumHaiku. He lives in Cincinnati, OH, and is constantly thinking in a 5-7-5 haiku syllable structure.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HOW Books (July 14, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1600610706
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1600610707
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.4 x 7 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,074,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #378 in Limericks & Humorous Verse
- #2,713 in Love, Sex & Marriage Humor
- #8,151 in Fiction Satire

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Ryan Mecum (www.ryanmecum.com) is the author of the adorably disgusting Horror Haiku series that includes Zombie Haiku, Vampire Haiku, Werewolf Haiku, and Dawn Of Zombie Haiku. He can be found on Twitter at @MecumHaiku. He lives in Cincinnati, OH, and is constantly thinking in a 5-7-5 haiku syllable structure.

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Customers find the humor entertaining, funny, and awesome. They also appreciate the poetry, saying the little snippets of verse are just right. Readers describe the book as creative, clever, and cool. They find the storyline amazing, original, and intriguing. Overall, they say it's a quick read with great insights into all things zombie.

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19 customers mention "Humor"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the humor in the book entertaining, fun, and awesome. They say it's a good addition to any haiku library and a great read.

"...all things zombie -- and in an esoteric, poetic style of writing -- excellent." Read more

"...with silly photos and no happy ending, nevertheless, a good addition to any haiku library. High marks for bravery and innovation." Read more

"Tried it out of curiosity and it is actually pretty good. The story line flows quite well...." Read more

"...This is great haiku--Like a feast of fresh brains, I didn't want it to end: "Its over too fast. /..." Read more

10 customers mention "Poetry"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the poetry in the book great, well-written, and fun. They also appreciate the approach of using haikus.

"...great insights into all things zombie -- and in an esoteric, poetic style of writing -- excellent." Read more

"...The little snippets of verse are just right in capturing blinks of consciousness from the poor victim...." Read more

"...The book is very creative and I really enjoyed the approach of using haikus. Overall the book is a short read but the novelty doesn't wear off...." Read more

"...Don't get me wrong, the poetry is great and the book flows well. It even ties itself up nicely at the end...." Read more

7 customers mention "Creativity"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very creative, clever, and funny. They appreciate the awesome pictures and presentation. Readers also mention the book makes for a great coffee table piece or light bathroom reading.

"clever and funny...." Read more

"...The book is very creative and I really enjoyed the approach of using haikus. Overall the book is a short read but the novelty doesn't wear off...." Read more

"Very cute idea. Fun, quick read. Saw the concept and I had to pick it up and I was not disappointed...." Read more

"Very good gift for any zombie/english enthusiast. Very cool idea for describing a series of events, especially when you involve the undead." Read more

5 customers mention "Storyline"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline amazing, original, and intriguing. They also say it flows well.

"...The story line flows quite well. It is grossly graphic however, so if you have a weak stomach, try something else. I enjoyed it...." Read more

"...There was nothing random about it at all! A story told in an amazing way!!!!" Read more

"This is without a doubt the most original story-in-poetry I've ever read...." Read more

"It is a fun read and perfect for the coffee table. It tells a story and it's haiku.. Get it for the perfect zombie fan." Read more

4 customers mention "Readability"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a quick read, told in haiku format. They say the novelty doesn't wear off.

"...Overall the book is a short read but the novelty doesn't wear off. It makes for a great coffee table piece or just for some light bathroom reading...." Read more

"Very cute idea. Fun, quick read. Saw the concept and I had to pick it up and I was not disappointed...." Read more

"...Zombie Haiku by Ryan MecumThis was a quick read, told in haiku format, about the zombie uprising...." Read more

"This is a fun haiku poetry book that is perfect for quick reading while waiting. The poems were humorous and fun." Read more

3 customers mention "Book content"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's content good for zombie lovers. They say it provides great insights into all things zombie-related.

"...guy takes it to a new place by using it for comedy -- great insights into all things zombie -- and in an esoteric, poetic style of writing --..." Read more

"...A different sort of view. Perfect for people who are into Zombies. Used for Teen reading group." Read more

"Good book for zombie lovers..." Read more

3 customers mention "Spooky content"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the content creative, scary, and fun. They appreciate the gore and decent haikus.

"Seriously funny, deadly serious...." Read more

"Lots of gore and decent haikus..." Read more

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MsP

esoteric and comedic look at all things Zombie

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2015

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clever and funny. love and admire Haiku writers, but this guy takes it to a new place by using it for comedy -- great insights into all things zombie -- and in an esoteric, poetic style of writing -- excellent.

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Jordan_Hal

This is a good read

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2009

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This is totally one of those awesome books you pick up and can't put down until you finish it. I totally loved this collection and stayed up all night reading this book after I picked it up! =D

Along with Mecum's work, I also recommend The Photos in the Closet by Daniel E. Lopez and any works by Alison Townsend. These are two great writers that will compliment Mecum's work really well.

2 people found this helpful

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Lulu54

Unbelievably non-Japanese haiku

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2009

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Folks, the world takes itself so seriously sometimes, you need to smile when someone smashes our expectation to pieces. Yes, this book is not the best poetry, nor is it the best horror, but rather an idiosyncratic mutation (much like the zombies). You get to go through the "mind" of a human going "zombie." The little snippets of verse are just right in capturing blinks of consciousness from the poor victim. Yes, sometimes repetitive and gory, with silly photos and no happy ending, nevertheless, a good addition to any haiku library. High marks for bravery and innovation.

3 people found this helpful

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joyce tyler

While I enjoy haiku and appreciate the challenge of creating it

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017

While I enjoy haiku and appreciate the challenge of creating it, I found the subject matter too bizarre for my tastes.

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susan

yep

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2012

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Tried it out of curiosity and it is actually pretty good. The story line flows quite well. It is grossly graphic however, so if you have a weak stomach, try something else. I enjoyed it. I have two older brothers and I work as a nurse so its nearly impossible to gross me out.

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Joshua S.

Wonderful

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2011

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This book details one zombie's journey in the form of haiku. The book is very creative and I really enjoyed the approach of using haikus. Overall the book is a short read but the novelty doesn't wear off. It makes for a great coffee table piece or just for some light bathroom reading. I would totally use this as material if I taught a high school English course.

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Ivy Reisner

Shamble. Eat People / Zombies really have no goals/ gets boring real fast

Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2008

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Since this is the third zombie book in a row that I didn't care for, and I don't recall one that I liked, I think I just dislike zombies. There really is no movement to a storie with a zombie protagonist (jokes about shambling aside). They don't care about much and only want to eat continually so the plot is *seek food, eat someone Repeat from *.

You get increasing gore (hey look, my arm fell off). You get weird shock value (mom is tasty) but you get no real story.

The execution in this one is brilliant, but the content isn't.

3 people found this helpful

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Patto

Seriously funny, deadly serious.

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2008

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"All of us searching, / all of us with fat stomachs, / still hungry for more." Ryan Mecum has managed to capture the essence of modern American consumer culture with this witty and hilarious allegory. This is great haiku--Like a feast of fresh brains, I didn't want it to end: "Its over too fast. / I hunger, longing for more / while I'm still eating."

11 people found this helpful

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