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 Collins Greg Cox • Andrew E.C. Gaska • Robert Greenberger Rich Handley • Greg Keyes • Sam Knight • Paul Kupperberg Jonathan Maberry • Bob Mayer • John Jackson Miller Ty Templeton • Will Murray • Dayton Ward
Each 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
Rich Handley and Jim Beard are acknowledged experts in the classic Planet of the Apes world, from the movies to the novels to the ongoing comic book series.
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 Collins Greg Cox • Andrew E.C. Gaska • Robert Greenberger Rich Handley • Greg Keyes • Sam Knight • Paul Kupperberg Jonathan Maberry • Bob Mayer • John Jackson Miller Ty Templeton • Will Murray • Dayton Ward
Each explores a different drama within the post-apocalyptic world, treating readers to unique visions and nonstop action.
Reviews
"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
Author
Rich Handley and Jim Beard are acknowledged experts in the classic Planet of the Apes world, from the movies to the novels to the ongoing comic book series.
