"[This book] details the previously untold story of 2004's Shaun of the Dead, the hilarious, terrifying horror-comedy whose fan base continues to grow and grow. After consulting dozens of the people involved in the creation of the film, author Clark Collis reveals how a group of friends overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to make a movie that would take bites out of both the UK and the US box office before ascending to the status of bona fide comedy classic. Featuring in-depth interviews with director Edgar Wright, producer Nira Park, and cast members Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield, Bill Nighy, Lucy Davis, and Coldplay singer Chris Martin, the book also boasts a treasure trove of storyboards, rare behind-the-scenes photos, and commentary from famous fans of the movie ..."--Back cover

Prologue -- Origins of the dead -- Best friends of the dead -- Script of the dead -- Deal of the dead -- Cast and crew (and zombies) of the dead -- Shoot of the dead -- Pub of the dead -- Return of the shoot of the dead -- Release of the dead -- Release of the dead part II -- Cornettos of the dead -- Epilogue.