CNN Explores Zombie Theology and the Walking Dead

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John Blake, a writer on the CNN religion blog, recently took the time to interview David Murphy. Murphy, the author of “Zombie for Zombies: Advice and Etiquette for the Living Dead,” a book which we have reviewed on this site, discusses his take on our obsessions with zombies. He states, “Americans' appetite for zombies isn’t fed just by sources such as the AMC hit series “The Walking Dead” or the countless zombie books and video games people buy. Our zombie fascination has a religious root. Zombies are humans who have lost track of their souls”


This is quite an interesting article where Blake and Murphy discuss all of the religious aspects of a zombie apocalypse. They go on to talk about how zombie stories grapple with common religious themes including the end of the world, resurrection, and even the nature of the human soul.  Among other things, they also discuss such topics as how zombies “represent our basic fears of death, decay and desecration”. This is definitely a must read article that you can view in full by clicking here.

Zombies for Zombies contest winners

First, I would like to thank Source Books and author, David Murphy, for sponsoring the contest!  Join me in congratulating our winners:

*  Denis M. of New York, NY
*  Nan of Purdy's, NY
*  Todd J. of Orem, UT

Zombies For Zombies Contest Winner

Everyone congratulate Jason S. from Portland, OR.

Jason will be receiving a copy of Zombies For Zombies: Advice and Etiquette for the Living Dead courtesy of Sourcebooks and author, David P. Murphy.

Expect my review this weekend as well as some of the more entertaining responses to the contest question: "What do you think would be most difficult to cope with during or after your transition to becoming a zombie?"

This was a fun contest with some great answers worth sharing. Thanks to everyone who participated and especially to Sourcebooks for supplying the book. You can buy your copy here.

Zombies For Zombies - How To Cope With The Recently Deceased

Seems like zombie books are crawling out of the woodwork; Not that I'm complaining. Especially when it comes to a unique premise such as Zombies For Zombies. So Max Brooks gave us the handbook. SG Browne gave us the dark comedy. Many authors have given us gruesome scares. Now we have a guide on how to cope with the recently changed zombie.

Zombies For Zombies looks to be told from the perspective of how to cope and what to expect after being bitten initially but not quite a zombie yet. It also features helpful sections such as:

Þ Great tricks for getting blood stains out of your clothes
Þ Handy recipes for brains
Þ Deep stuff including spirituality
Þ Fitness ideas for keeping toned and somewhat energetic
Þ Dance steps for the motor-impaired

Zombies For Zombies: Advice and Etiquette for the Living Dead, is written by David P. Murphy. More info about David can be found here. As a matter-of-fact, check out this video of David with some highlights of his book:



Yes, this is serious stuff. I think the illustrations by Daniel Heard really help set the tone. If the name sounds familiar, it may be because he illustrated Tori Amos' graphic novel, Comic Book Tattoo. More of his work can be found here.

Expect to see this book published Sept/Oct of this year! Excited yet? Can it get any better than a new and different take on our favorite subject done in a comedic tone? Yes. Yes it can. Zombies & Toys will have copies of the book to give away courtesy of author, David Murphy and Sourcebooks!!! Want to guarantee you get your copy first? Reserve it at Amazon by clicking here.

Stay tuned, friends, more info to follow as I have it!