If It Still Has a Head, It Isn't Quite Dead: A Book of Poetry on Zombies, Vampires, Werewolves, Ghosts, Ghouls, and Other Generally Scary Monster-Type Creatures by Harrison Bradlow (Paperback / softback, 2011)
Will You Survive a Zombie Apocalypse? Perhaps so, if you study and learn from this volume's title poem, If It Still Has a Head, It Isn't Quite Dead. Within you will also find the amassed wisdom of zombies, vampires, werewolves, and myriad other monstery sorts. As you turn the pages you'll meet an affronted witch, a jealous ghoul, a depressed ghost, a vengeful leprechaun, remorseful gods, and more supernatural types, all with stories to tell.Read the musings of a vampire who yearns for simpler times in The Good Old Days. Be warned by mischievous imps who are up to good in Lords of Mischief. Feel the frustration of a skeleton who simply can't get a date in The Horny Skeleton. Follow the incredible journey of a gamer turned zombie hunter in Character Advancement.Readers will enjoy a diverse variety of both poetic forms and content. Poetry ranges from Shakespearean iambic pentameter to a werewolf haiku and includes an emo vampire's spoken word poem along the way. You'll find couplets, limericks, a ghazal, and other forms as well. As for the subject matter, this book is easily accessible by newcomers to the fantastic while also satisfying the appetites of devoted fanboys and girls.The entire work, cover to cover, is offered in jest, but it does t lack substance. Those looking for a cerebral read will find layers of meaning in most of the book's poems.This rhythmic romp through the innermost recesses of otherworldly minds could just save your life someday, but it will also entertain you right w. About the Author Harrison Bradlow is an avid zombie aficionado, as well as fan of most things nerdtacular. In addition to zombies and writing, Harrison's passions include board game design, Superman, poker, and running. As of this book's publication, he is a two-time marathoner. He also works with Las Vegas' roller derby league, the Sin City Rollergirls, as their Stats Guy. Harrison especially enjoys beer and karaoke, both in combination and singularly.He currently lives in Las Vegas with his wife, three dogs, and two cats. For more information on book signings, readings, and other projects, visit harrisonbradlow.com and follow him on Twitter @Harrison314.