Planet of the Apes: Tales from the Forbidden Zone
Jonathan Maberry author Kevin J Anderson author Jim Beard author Nancy Collins author Rich Handley editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Titan Books Ltd
Published:24th Jan '17
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A strong line-up of authors, including several New York Times bestselling. The first book of its kind, tapping into the renewed interest in the Planet of the Apes. The next film, War for the Planet of the Apes, is scheduled for July 14, 2017 - four month after the anthology appears. Editors are strongly tied-into Planet of the Apes fan circles.
New original stories set in the world of the original Planet of the Apes films and TV series. Each writer will explore a different facet of the post-apocalyptic world, so readers will be treated to a wide and variety of action-adventure short stories.The 1968 Planet of the Apes film has inspired generations of authors. Now a who's who of modern writers produces sixteen all-new tales, exclusive to this volume, set in the world of the original films and television series. Dan Abnett * Kevin J. Anderson * Jim Beard * Nancy CollinsGreg Cox * Andrew E.C. Gaska * Robert GreenbergerRich Handley * Greg Keyes * Sam Knight * Paul KupperbergJonathan Maberry * Bob Mayer * John Jackson MillerTy Templeton * Will Murray * Dayton WardEach explores a different drama within the post-apocalyptic world, treating readers to unique visions and nonstop action.
"This is a superior collection of original stories from a rock star list of writers. Highest possible recommendation." - SciFiPulse
“filled with the kind of violence, wit and intellect that coursed through those first 5 films” -comingsoon.net
"f you’re vaguely familiar with the Apes, this will make you hungry for more." Scifi Pulse
“refreshing and satisfying” - Movie Nooz
"A pure joy of a book"... "This collection of stories is such fun because the sheer range of the tales here are a sight to behold." ..."Good short fiction always leaves you begging for more and this collection is full of such tales" - West Chester Tech Blog
“Planet of the Apes fans rejoice: there is finally a short story collection that you can add to your collection, and, even better, Tales from the Forbidden Zone is fantastic.” Cinefessions
"If you’re new to the Planet of the Apes story, fear not. Most of these tales can be enjoyed sans backstory, and even the more complex ones — delving into time travel and predestination — offer chances to catch up along the way." - San Francisco Book Review
"a good anthology to be read gradually, a story or two at a time over a couple of weeks."—Fred Patten
ISBN: 9781785652684
Dimensions: 203mm x 130mm x 28mm
Weight: 386g
320 pages