Guts: The Anatomy of The Walking Dead by Paul Vigna (2017, Hardcover w/ DJ) NEW

Guts: The Anatomy of The Walking Dead by Paul Vigna (2017, Hardcover w/ DJ) NEW In this first and only guide to AMC s exceptional hit series The Walking Dead, the Wall Street Journal s Walking Dead columnist celebrates the show, its storylines, characters, and development, and examines its popularity and cultural resonance. In the vein of 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, share behind-the-scenes tales, and introduces a cross-section of its diverse and rabid viewership, from fantasy nerds to NFL s