
Max Brooks
8 SeriesMax Brooks is an American author known for his horror and science fiction works, including novels, graphic novels, and screenplays. He is also a television and voice actor, and previously contributed to the writing staff of "Saturday Night Live." Brooks, the son of filmmaker Mel Brooks and actress Anne Bancroft, graduated from American University in 1994. He resides in Venice, California with his wife Michelle and their son Henry.
In "World War Z" by Max Brooks, the aftermath of the zombie apocalypse is explored through the firsthand accounts of survivors. The human race has endured, but at a tremendous cost. The novel, a #1 New York Times bestseller, delves into the haunting effects of the tragedy on humanity. Adapted into a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt, the story examines whether the world can truly recover from such devastation.