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Gospel of the Living Dead: George Romero's Visions of Hell on Earth

This book delves into the works of George Romero, a pioneering figure in the zombie genre, analyzing his films' themes of societal collapse and the end of civilization. more

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Kim Paffenroth
Kim Paffenroth

Kim Paffenroth, born in 1966, is an accomplished author known for his works in science fiction, fantasy, and mystery novels. He is renowned for his unique narrative style and in-depth exploration of complex themes. more

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“The zombie threat is made worse by the fact that their victims then turn into the creature that attacked them. This too is similar to other monsters (werewolves and vampires) and also similar to the sub-genre of infection/plague films. In the case of zombies, however, this may carry a greater sense of dread and revulsion: vampires and werewolves can be seen as desirable, potent, intelligent, virile creatures whom one might like -- in some way at least -- to become; a mindless ghoul condemned to wander aimlessly across an empty, ruined earth seems much less attractive.”

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“The Diet Mentality has come about because there is agreement in our society that the only way to lose weight is by dieting. But dieting produces absolutely no permanent, positive results. In fact, it makes you feel worse about yourself and probably does more damage than good to your health.”

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