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Tandem25
May 18th, 2011, 09:53 AM
I'm looking for your favorite post-apocalyptic fiction. It could be a book, short story, movie, tv series, podcast or audio book that isn't in print.

How about some suggestions for others who are interested in the genre? I'm always looking for new stuff.

These are my "gun to my head" favorites.
Book- Alas, Babylon
Short story-
Movie-Night of the Comet j/k it's The Road Warrior
TV Series- The Walking Dead - like we have very many choices. It's either that or Planet of the Apes right?
Audio book-
Podcast- We're Alive (of course)

Post-Apocalytic stuff that I loathe:
Book-
Short Story-
Movie- I am Legend
TV Series- Sadly, not enough of them to develope a seething hatred
Audio book- FETIDUS
Podcast-
mem
May 18th, 2011, 09:57 AM
book - S. King's "The Gunslinger" series. The city of Lud in particular. I have read that part many times. "DBDA" series J.L. Bourn and "As the World Dies" by Rhiannon Frater
short story -
Movie - Resident Evil series
tv - walking dead
audio book -
podcast - We're Alive (of course what else is there that is this epic)
HaveCrowBarWillTravel
May 18th, 2011, 10:05 AM
What was wrong with "I am legend?"

Books:I used to be pretty high on the "Vampire Earth" series by E.E. Knight until the last book. Ewww! The Word&Void series by Terry Brooks is very good.

Movies: I actually liked "The Postman" with Kevin Costner, but i'll go with "Planet of the Apes"

TV series: Jericho was pretty good while it lasted.
Boomstick
May 18th, 2011, 10:12 AM
Book- DBDA series/Morningstar saga
Movie-The Book of Eli
TV- I'll have to agree with Crow Jericho was really good while it lasted but also The Walking Dead
HaveCrowBarWillTravel
May 18th, 2011, 10:16 AM
Crap.. how the hell did I forget about "The book of Eli?" UGH!!
Nevermatter
May 18th, 2011, 10:18 AM
Book-I am Legend I liked the movie and all, but it had nothing to do with the book. It is one of the best looks at the psychology of a man alone I have ever heard.
Movie- Dawn of the dead(Original Romero)
TV- Walking Dead
Boomstick
May 18th, 2011, 10:45 AM
bvglee, i started reading Patriots, but I quit about 1/4th way through the book. Honestly its not that good. It is very very detailed, so much to the point where it inhibits the flow of the story. Its a very anti-government survivalist type of book. I was very dissappointed with the book, which sucks because the plot sounded interesting.
Tandem25
May 18th, 2011, 11:06 AM
Book- DBDA series/Morningstar saga
Movie-The Book of Eli
TV- I'll have to agree with Crow Jericho was really good while it lasted but also The Walking Dead

Crap. I forgot all about Jericho. Man, I LOVED that series. I was dedicated fan. I even started buying the comics when it was cancelled but it just wasn't the same.
and on the subject I also forgot about Kings. That was really good if you can call it post-apocalyptic and I think we can.
Tandem25
May 18th, 2011, 11:10 AM
What was wrong with "I am legend?"

Books:I used to be pretty high on the "Vampire Earth" series by E.E. Knight until the last book. Ewww! The Word&Void series by Terry Brooks is very good.

Movies: I actually liked "The Postman" with Kevin Costner, but i'll go with "Planet of the Apes"

TV series: Jericho was pretty good while it lasted.

I'm comparing it to the book. I think that it didn't do it justice. The same with The Road. When I read that I could feel the cold and smell the soot in the air. And, The Postman was good. I don't know why it got such bad reviews and a low turnout.
Drew227598
May 28th, 2011, 11:38 PM
Thanks for the advice (saves time, money and enthusiasm)

Bvglee I have to disagree with Boomstick. Its a great book and not anti government at all. I have read once and listened to it once, most of my friends have read it and love it. Also if you want to read Alas Babylon which I loved check out One Second After.
Drew227598
May 28th, 2011, 11:43 PM
I don't know if anyone has seen the TV show "Jeremiah" It starred Luke Perry believe it or not. It was a pretty good show, Basicly its 15 years after a virus has killed anyone over the age of puberty. It was a great show and ran for 2 seasons. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the end of the world style
Drew227598
May 31st, 2011, 08:45 AM
mmmm, yes it is, the crisis is Government's fault (curiously that could actually happen), the UN part looked a little off proportion, (Blue helmets are not effective as a coercitive force in enforcing UN policies, dont' belive? ask the Rwandans or the Bosnians) and the aftermath sounds like a Survivalist wet dream, but the book is great.

I'll check the one U mention, Thanks

I guess calling it antigovernment depends on which side you are looking from, I am sure that the founding fathers of the US where considered antigovernment by the British loyalist. I guess it boils down to that old saying, History is written by the victor.