New book on Day of the Dead

[capncnut]

Our very own Lee Karr has just finished his book on the making of George A. Romero's Day of the Dead and is currently seeking publication. He is interviewed in the latest podcast from the East Coast Horror Group, if anyone is interested. Link: http://eastcoasthorrorgroup.com/echg...eets-lee-karr/ EDIT:- Now available on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/The-Making-Geo...ay+of+the+dead

[Neil]

Very interested! NOTE: I had to go to this page to hear the interview - http://eastcoasthorrorgroup.com/category/interviews/

[shootemindehead]

Interesting comments about Co-Producer David Ball! I hope Lee can get the book published. I'd be on for getting a copy.

[Neil]

Interesting how Day used to be the runt of the litter, but now seems rather popular

[shootemindehead]

I've never understood why that was. To me, it was always the clear front runner of the series, in fact the whole flippin genre.

[krisvds]

Cool. Want one! And yeah, to me Day is the best zombie film ever made. In fact it is one of the best horror films ever if you ask me. It's the one that has aged the most graciously of all three original GAR offerings.

[MinionZombie]

I'll give this a listen. Day of the Dead was the first GAR zed flick (and first GAR flick generally) that I ever saw back when I was a teenager and I loved it immediately. I was really balled over by it too - the gore and the language was unlike anything I'd seen and heard before. Plus it's got a superb soundtrack, great actors, loads of memorable lines, cracking effects etc etc etc - it's just a brilliant movie and was the last best thing in zombies until The Walking Dead showed up. I'd agree with Kris that it's the one that's aged best from the original trilogy - even though I prefer Dawn to Day, but Day is always a gritty classic sat reliably on Dawn's shoulder to me - two different moods and styles, and they both compliment one another. It's in my All-Time Top 50. Hopefully the book will come to UK shores too.

[thxleo]

Thanks for the support and interest in the book. Like Brett said I'm looking into getting it published so nothing to report yet on that end. As soon as I do, I'll get the word out. It's crammed with rare interviews and I've had lots of rare photos donated from crew members and extras as well. It's been a passion project for over three years now, so I can't wait for fans to get an opportunity to read it and let me know their thoughts. Thanks again.

[triste realtà]

If someone has Jim O'rear sign this book at a convention, will it bring on a zombie apocalypse?

[Neil]

If someone has Jim O'rear sign this book at a convention, will it bring on a zombie apocalypse? Lee Karr's book signed by Jim O'Rear? Wouldn't that be like matter and anti-matter colliding? OMG! It would be brilliant to present the book to Jim O'Rear to sign just to see his reaction - - - Updated - - - Thanks for the support and interest in the book. Like Brett said I'm looking into getting it published so nothing to report yet on that end. As soon as I do, I'll get the word out. It's crammed with rare interviews and I've had lots of rare photos donated from crew members and extras as well. It's been a passion project for over three years now, so I can't wait for fans to get an opportunity to read it and let me know their thoughts. Thanks again. Lee, is there anything about the score (John Harrison) in it? IMHO the music for Day of the Dead is astounding!

[thxleo]

Lee, is there anything about the score (John Harrison) in it? IMHO the music for Day of the Dead is astounding! Neil, yes there is. I talk with Harrison about producing the score and soundtrack in the chapter on post production.

[MinionZombie]

Well it certainly sounds like it'd be a good read - I imagine there must be a million factoids and behind-the-scenes details/stories surrounding this flick that we fans would enjoy devouring. Do keep us updated (I'm sure you would anyway) - all the best with getting it published!

[Mr.G]

Best of luck on the publishing side. I'll be adding it to my collection when it's official!

[thxleo]

Well it certainly sounds like it'd be a good read - I imagine there must be a million factoids and behind-the-scenes details/stories surrounding this flick that we fans would enjoy devouring. Do keep us updated (I'm sure you would anyway) - all the best with getting it published! Thanks, MZ! - - - Updated - - - Best of luck on the publishing side. I'll be adding it to my collection when it's official! Thanks, Mr.G!

[thxleo]

The book is now officially available for pre-order on Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/The-Making-Geo...ay+of+the+dead