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February 2, 2009 10:19 AM
YAY OR NAY: Pride and Prejudice and... Zombies?
Did you delight in the tale of plucky, picky heroine Elizabeth Bennett and her on/off passions for the brooding Mr Darcy - but felt that something was missing from the story?
Was it zombies?
If so, then make sure you pick up a copy of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, "reimagined" by Los Angeles-based writer Seth Grahame-Smith to inject "all-new scenes of bone-crunching zombie action" into the cherished classic.
Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy will continue their courtly mannered sparring, but Elizabeth will also be waging war against the legions of undead rising from their graves as a mysterious plague turns the residents of Meryton into flesh-eating monsters.
Yes, I am serious. No, it isn't the 1st of April.
Grahame-Smith's previous novels include How to Survive a Horror Movie and The Big Book of Porn, so it's safe to assume that his tongue was lodged firmly in his cheek when he wrote this:
'Complete with 20 illustrations in the style of C. E. Brock (the original illustrator of Pride and Prejudice), this insanely funny expanded edition will introduce Jane Austen's classic novel to new legions of fans.'
Of course, references to Jane Austen spinning in her grave would be entirely appropriate here, but thankfully I have too much taste to make them.
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies will be available from Quirk Books from the 15th of April 2009.
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Posted by Robyn Wilder on February 2, 2009 in American Authors, Book News, Classic Novels, New Releases, Yay or Nay? | Permalink
Comments
I know this sounds snobbish, but to be utterly honest I think this is a disgrace. I'd never buy it. An author riding on the coat-tails of another author in the most abominable way.
Posted by: Amy | February 2, 2009 3:46 PM
I am all about reimagining the classics but this sounds horrible. seriously. horrible.
Posted by: Erika Lynn | February 2, 2009 4:55 PM
How could it be possible to use Austen's plays to do this???
This is awful, just trying to get attention.
Posted by: kauis | February 2, 2009 6:43 PM
I believe Ms. Austen's books are in the public domain so it would be legal to write a book based on her original story. I actually think it sounds kind of funny. Don't know that I'd buy it, but you gotta give the guy props for thinking outside the box....
Posted by: Lucie Simone | February 2, 2009 7:30 PM
what an awesome idea! (*ducks to avoid thrown rocks*).
that's what i love about this website, you can click on something random and find a book you would defiantly read. 'How to Survive a Horror Movie' sounds fantastic!
Posted by: Kat | February 6, 2009 11:18 PM
Um, I know Jane Austen is like the original chick-lit, but the same ol' book can get boring. It's been interpreted in many diff editions, co-opted in other books and shined on the silver screen.
My mom would be horrified. So, bring it on!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 11, 2009 9:45 PM
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