“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
-Benjamin Franklin, Nov. 13, 1789 (from a letter to Jean-Baptiste Leroy)
Credit Benjamin Franklin for attempting to warn us about the zombie threat. As with anything else Franklin-ian, you have to read between the lines a bit: if death is a certainty, then rising from the grave to nosh on noggins is soon to follow. If only we’d listened sooner, perhaps we would be rid of the walking undead by now. Of course, Franklin could have been a little clearer on the matter. That would have helped too.
And that’s where Max Brooks steps in. Max has dedicated himself to speaking plainly about the zombie menace and preparing us to deal with their attacks. So, with so many of us preparing to make the arduous journey to San Diego for Comic-Con International, we here at Suvudu felt it was our duty to keep you safe. At least one of you, anyway. But the rest of you will be well prepared!
We’re giving away a Max Brooks prize bundle containing the audio editions of World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide to some lucky contest entrant who will be picked at random. To enter, you need email us your answer to the question below:
What household items (limit of 3) would you pack to be ready for zombie encounters on your road trip to Comic-Con?
Please note that this contest has expired. Thank you!
When we announce the winner, we’ll also list the items that everyone mentioned they’d be packing; that way the rest of you have a fighting chance. You have until July 3 to enter, so get emailing! As always, you should read over the official rules carefully.
Good luck! And, if you want a taste of the books on offer, you can sample them below:
