Guts, Paul Vigna
Guts, Paul Vigna
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Guts
The Anatomy of The Walking Dead

Author: Paul Vigna

Narrator: Graham Halstead

Unabridged: 8 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 10/03/2017


Synopsis

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.From its first episode, The Walking Dead 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. So how did a basic cable television show based on a 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 The Walking Dead to assess its extraordinary success.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. Guts is a must have for every Walking Dead fan.

About Paul Vigna

Paul Vigna is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal and also contributes to the popular MoneyBeat blog. He is the author (with Michael J. Casey) of the critically acclaimed The Age of Cryptocurrency and The Truth Machine. He lives in Verona, New Jersey, with his wife, Elizabeth, and their son.


Reviews

Goodreads review by The Geeky Bibliophile on August 30, 2017

I am obsessed with The Walking Dead. That's right. I said it. OBSESSED. I own the entire series, and I make it a point to buy it as soon as I see it hit the shelf. When the latest season isn't airing (IS IT OCTOBER YET?!), I binge watch the show from start to finish—once a month. (And no, I don't thi......more

Goodreads review by Joseph on October 08, 2017

I didn't really know what I was getting into when I picked this book up since I only watched a few minutes of one of the episodes, but I sure am glad I did pick it up.Paul Vigna from the Wall Street Journal knows how to review and analyze a show so that you really get engrossed in what you are readi......more

Goodreads review by Angela on February 16, 2018

As a huge fan of the comics and the tv show, I loved this book. A great look at the making of the tv show, how it correlates with the comics, and break downs of episodes. Thank you so much for writing this book. Hope another one is in the works for future episodes.......more

Goodreads review by Ami on October 17, 2017

I would like to first thank Dey Street Books and Goodreads for this free advanced reader copy of Guts to read and review. This book is a must for any and all Walking Dead fans. This book takes you through all 7 seasons leading up to the premiere of season 8 (October 2017). Each section starts with a......more

Goodreads review by Will on April 23, 2024

Oof, I picked this up in a Little Free Library since I figured it would be a nice companion to the spinoff shows that have been coming out and I wish I could rate this more highly but... Nah, it sucks. I think it's really interesting that a finance reporter felt confident they could just crank out a......more