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“I think the general anxiety of the 1960s - '70s spawned our interest in the living dead. When people worry about the end of their world, they need a safe vessel for all their fears. Zombies provide that vessel because they're 'safe.”

Quote by Max Brooks

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Max Brooks is an American author known for his fictional works and non-fiction books based on pop culture. His works often explore social, cultural, and popular phenomena, with his most famous series being the 'World War Z' trilogy. more

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