Guts: The Anatomy Of The Walking Dead
by Paul Vigna /
2017 / English / EPUB
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In this first and only guide to AMC’s exceptional hit
series
In this first and only guide to AMC’s exceptional hit
seriesThe Walking Dead
The Walking Dead, the
, theWall Street
Journal
Wall Street
Journal’s
’sWalking Dead
Walking Dead columnist celebrates the
show, its storylines, characters, and development, and examines
its popularity and cultural resonance.
columnist celebrates the
show, its storylines, characters, and development, and examines
its popularity and cultural resonance.
From its first episode,
From its first episode,The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead took fans in
the United States and across the world by storm, becoming the
highest-rated series in the history of cable television. After
each episode airs, Paul Vigna writes a widely read column in
which he breaks down the stories and considers what works and
what doesn’t, and tries to discern the small details that will
become larger plot points.
took fans in
the United States and across the world by storm, becoming the
highest-rated series in the history of cable television. After
each episode airs, Paul Vigna writes a widely read column in
which he breaks down the stories and considers what works and
what doesn’t, and tries to discern the small details that will
become larger plot points.
So how did a basic cable television show based on Robert
Kirkman's graphic comic series, set in an apocalyptic dog-eat-dog
world filled with flesh-eating zombies and even scarier human
beings, become a ratings juggernaut and cultural phenomenon? Why
is the show such a massive hit? In this playful yet comprehensive
guide, Vigna dissect every aspect of
So how did a basic cable television show based on Robert
Kirkman's graphic comic series, set in an apocalyptic dog-eat-dog
world filled with flesh-eating zombies and even scarier human
beings, become a ratings juggernaut and cultural phenomenon? Why
is the show such a massive hit? In this playful yet comprehensive
guide, Vigna dissect every aspect ofThe Walking Dead
The Walking Dead to
assess its extraordinary success.
to
assess its extraordinary success.
In the vein of
In the vein ofSeinfeldia
Seinfeldia,Vigna digs into the show’s
guts, exploring its roots, storyline, relevance for fans and the
wider popular culture, and more. He explores how the changing
nature of television and media have contributed to the show’s
success, and goes deep into the zombie genre, delineating why
it’s different from vampires, werewolves, and other monsters. He
considers why people have found in zombies a mirror for their own
fears, and explains how this connection is important to the
show’s popularity. He interviews the cast and crew, who share
behind-the-scenes tales, and introduces a cross-section of its
diverse and rabid viewership, from fantasy nerds to NFL stars.
,Vigna digs into the show’s
guts, exploring its roots, storyline, relevance for fans and the
wider popular culture, and more. He explores how the changing
nature of television and media have contributed to the show’s
success, and goes deep into the zombie genre, delineating why
it’s different from vampires, werewolves, and other monsters. He
considers why people have found in zombies a mirror for their own
fears, and explains how this connection is important to the
show’s popularity. He interviews the cast and crew, who share
behind-the-scenes tales, and introduces a cross-section of its
diverse and rabid viewership, from fantasy nerds to NFL stars.Guts
Guts is a must have for every
is a must have for everyWalking Dead
Walking Dead fan.
fan.