Non-Fiction Books

Here is the exciting in-depth story of a horror classic—told by an insider! John Russo, who co-authored the screenplay for Night of the Living Dead , also wrote the novelization and helped produce and promote the movie. Following that early, enormous success, he has gone on to write, produce and/or direct three more movies and to publish eight more novels. Millions of fright fans know him as the perpetrator of macabre creations such as Midnight, Bloodsisters, The Awakening and Day Care .Night of the Living Dead has been called a fluke, a classic, a gross, outrageous money-grabber. It's also been called a symbolic work laden with commentary on the pressures and terrors of a ruthless modern society. Whatever it may be, no one can deny its rude, powerful effectiveness. To this day, it continues to draw crowds and to scare the living daylights out of them.The Complete Night of the Living Dead Filmbook is a gold mine full of entertaining, enlightening anecdotes. It includes numerous photographs, many of which have not been published before. Film fans and budding film-makers will enjoy and appreciate this comprehensive, insightful look into the creation of... "...one of the best horror films ever made."—Andrew Sarris, 'The Village Voice'.

An insider's guide to the creative end of horror movie making, from concept to saleable package

Covers movie equipment, composition, editing, special effects, makeup, budgeting, financing, production, and distribution, and includes interviews with directors and technicians

How to look younger, live longer and enjoy life by following my own exercise routine that I've refined and used successfully for over 50 years.

The definitive story of how the classic horror movie was made -- plus my forty-year collection of articles, clippings and memoirs! The original articles auctioned for $5,000! A must-have for fans and collectors!!

John Russo, best known as the author of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, has also written 20 books and numerous political and philosophical essays. He has always been passionate about the preservation of democracy and human rights, and is deeply concerned about how they are currently being undermined and destroyed, and that is why he has written this particular book.

A Trip Down Memory Lane With the Undead Creatures who Haunt my Novels, Comic Books, Screenplays and Movies

A learn by example guide to writing outlines, treatments, screenplays and novelizations that can jump-start your career.