{"product_id":"guts-the-anatomy-of-the-walking-dead-paperback","title":"Guts: The Anatomy of the Walking Dead - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Vigna\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this first and only guide to AMC's exceptional hit series \u003cem\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e's \u003cem\u003eWalking Dead\u003c\/em\u003e columnist celebrates the show, its storylines, characters, and development, and examines its popularity and cultural resonance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom its first episode, \u003cem\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/em\u003e to assess its extraordinary success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the vein of \u003cem\u003eSeinfeldia\u003c\/em\u003e, 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. \u003cem\u003eGuts\u003c\/em\u003e is a must have for every \u003cem\u003eWalking Dead\u003c\/em\u003e fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the eight years that it's aired, \u003cem\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/em\u003e has averaged approximately 11 million viewers a week, and regularly hits 16 and 17 million\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003c\/strong\u003enumbers unheard of for a cable show. Even more surprising is the fact that these are numbers for a show about . . . \u003cem\u003ezombies\u003c\/em\u003e. So why is it such a massive and unlikely success?\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGuts\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e's resident \"Walking Dead\" columnist Paul Vigna dissects every aspect of \u003cem\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/em\u003e--exploring the show's roots, genre, particular brand of storytelling, and cultural phenomenon and legacy. He deconstructs favorite episodes and characters to reveal how a show about death teaches us so much about life; he looks at the zombie genre itself, to discover what makes it different from the vampire, werewolf, and Frankenstein genres; he ponders why people have found in zombies a mirror for their own fears; and demonstrates how all of these elements are integral to the show's success. Vigna analyzes the show's fandom, which runs far and deep\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003c\/strong\u003efrom average Twitter followers to NFL stars, at conventions and zombie races, even at Universal Studios, where there's a \u003cem\u003eWalking Dead\u003c\/em\u003e ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first in-depth appreciation of \u003cem\u003eThe Walking Dead, Guts\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive and exhilarating look deep into the most exciting show on television.\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the eight years that it's aired, \u003cem\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/em\u003e has averaged approximately 11 million viewers a week, and regularly hits 16 and 17 million\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003c\/strong\u003enumbers unheard of for a cable show. Even more surprising is the fact that these are numbers for a show about . . . \u003cem\u003ezombies\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Vigna analyzes the show's fandom, which runs far and deep\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003c\/strong\u003efrom average Twitter followers to NFL stars, at conventions and zombie races, even at Universal Studios, where there's a \u003cem\u003eWalking Dead\u003c\/em\u003e ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first in-depth appreciation of \u003cem\u003eThe Walking Dead, Guts\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive and exhilarating look deep into the most exciting show on television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.9 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 09, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52403160088881,"sku":"9780062666123","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/3486\/5969\/files\/Kzh6WHNiZkx6WTZ1c2FqZVdzNnNKQT09.webp?v=1768912593","url":"https:\/\/www.welibooks.com\/products\/guts-the-anatomy-of-the-walking-dead-paperback","provider":"Welibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}