The zombie, often portrayed as an undead, flesh-eating, decaying corpse, has enjoyed a popularity surge in recent years. Whether they’re devouring their prey in The Walking Dead or getting their groove on in Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video, zombies dominate pop culture. But are zombies real? Unlike many other monsters—which are mostly a product of superstition, religion and fear— zombies have a basis in fact, and several verified cases of zombies have been reported from Haitian voodoo culture. Read more from History Channel.
"Historically, zombies have been portrayed in films and television series as mindless, shuffling monsters. In recent years, this has changed dramatically. Focusing on classic and current movies and TV shows, the author reveals how the once-subversive modern zombie, now more popular than ever, has been co-opted by the mainstream culture industry"-- Provided by publisher.
In a reversal of the typical pattern of adaptation, the zombie developed onscreen before appearing in short stories and comic books during the 20th century, and more recently as subjects of more traditional novels. This collection of new essays examines some of the most influential and inventive zombie literature, from the early stories to the most recent narratives, including some told from a zombie perspective.
There are more databases that have some zombie and monster content. Search GALILEO for these other resources.
Our Zombies, Ourselves: Why We Can't Get the Undead off our Brains (Literature Resource Center)
The Zombie: a New Myth in the Making; A Political and Social Metaphor (Literature Resource Center)
How the Zombie Represents America’s Deepest Fears (Vox)
The Tragic, Forgotten History of Zombies (The Atlantic)
Zoinks! Tracing The History Of 'Zombie' From Haiti To The CDC (NPR)
Zombies: The Real Story of the Undead (Live Science)
Are You Really a Zombie fan if You Haven't Read These 25 Best Zombie Books? (Book Riot)
