David Moody has today revealed the cover art (by Craig Paton) for the new edition of Autumn: The Human Condition. From Moody's website:

"I'll just let the image do the talking. Here's Craig Paton's magnificent cover design for the new edition of AUTUMN: THE HUMAN CONDITION.

After my update last Friday, I'm hearing that the AUTUMN: AFTERMATH limited edition might be nearer to production than expected, so I'm holding off releasing any more details about either book just yet. I'd rather they were launched together, so folks can order both and benefit from reduced shipping costs etc.

Please add your name to the limited editions mailing list (click here) to be advised the moment orders open for these books. The hardcovers will be strictly limited in number, and I don't want you to miss out.

I hope you like this new cover as much as I do. Another stunning piece of work from Craig. Stay tuned for more information in the coming days, including the announcement of the biggest competition I've yet put together - a fitting way to bring the AUTUMN series to a close."

David Moody has announced the publication of a definitive, expanded version of AUTUMN: THE HUMAN CONDITION - the final word in the AUTUMN series. Available in print for the first time since 2008, the book will come as a limited edition hardcover, trade paperback and eBook. Click here to register your interest.

"The human race is finished. Mankind is all but dead and only a handful of frightened individuals remain. Experience the end of the world from more than forty different perspectives. These people have survived through chance, not skill, and they are a desperate bunch; cheating lovers, work-shy civil servants, permanently drunk publicans, teenage rebels, obsessive accountants, failed husbands, first-time cross-dressers, disrobed priests and more. Part-companion, part-guide book and part-sequel, AUTUMN: THE HUMAN CONDITION follows the individual stories of these desperate survivors through the early days of the nightmare and beyond."

Full contents:

BEFORE
JAKE WILSON (not available online)

DAY ONE
AMY STEADMAN (part i)
JIM HARPER
SHERI NEWTON
SONYA FARLEY
HARRY STAYT
JACOB FLYNN (part i)
BRIGID CULTHORPE
PETER GUEST
JACKIE SOAMES
WEBB (not previously available in print)
GARY KEELE
CARON (newly written for this edition)
JULIET APPLEBY
KAREN CHASE
BEGINNING TO DISINTEGRATE (part i) (newly written for this edition)
PHILIP EVANS (part i)

DAY THREE
AMY STEADMAN (part ii)
PHILIP EVANS (part ii)
JACOB FLYNN (part ii)
KIERAN COPE (not previously available in print)
INNOCENCE

DAY FIVE
AMY STEADMAN (part iii)
BEGINNING TO DISINTEGRATE (part ii) (newly written for this edition)
DUCK AND COVER
BEGINNING TO DISINTEGRATE (part iii) (newly written for this edition)
PENELOPE STREET

DAY SEVEN
AMY STEADMAN (part iv)
JACKSON
OFFICE POLITICS
DIGITAL (newly written for this edition)
BEGINNING TO DISINTEGRATE (part iv) (newly written for this edition)
THE HUMAN CONDITION (part i)

DAY NINE
THE GARDEN SHED
ROBERT WOOLGRAVE
KATE JAMES
OH NO, NOT YOU AGAIN (newly written for this edition)

DAY FOURTEEN
BREAKING POINT (not previously available in print)

DAY SEVENTEEN
AMY STEADMAN (part v)
DO YOU REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME? (newly written for this edition)
THE HUMAN CONDITION (part ii)

DAY TWENTY-THREE
AMY STEADMAN (part vi)
KILGORE
HOME (previously published in THE UNDEAD and EXTREME ZOMBIES, new to this collection)
SKIN

DAY THIRTY-EIGHT
ANNIE NELSON
ANGEL (newly written for this edition)

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND NINETEEN
UNDERGROUND

BONUS
JOE AND ME (previously only available as a limited edition chapbook published by This is Horror)

Well, Moody contrives a story where this choice gets about as complicated as possible. It’s patiently paced, but never once drags, so I had plenty of time to get to know father and son and grow to care about them and worry for their situation. So, when the peril really arrived, I was chewing the inside of my mouth as I read. I honestly did not know which way the choice ought to go, or what I would do if faced with the same situation (I think I do know now). And even though I think the choice that was made was the only human one possible, its consequences are suitably dire.

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David Moody has posted an important announcement about the hardcover edition of Aftermath.

"I promised you some news about the AUTUMN: AFTERMATH UK hardcover, and here it is.

First, a little background information. As you know, the publishing industry is changing rapidly, almost by the day. What was economically viable last month, may not be today. Also, here in the UK, many public libraries are closing or reducing the service they offer.

So what's all this got to do with the publication of the final AUTUMN book? Quite simply, the market for hardcover editions has vastly reduced. In light of this and other factors, Gollancz has reviewed its policy towards producing hardcovers, and the decision has been taken not to release them for many new books. Can you see where this is going? The team at Gollancz has, regrettably, decided not to publish the AFTERMATH hardcover.

But wait! The folks at Gollancz are great people, and I run a (very) small publishing company, so between us we've come up with a solution, and I think you'll like it.

In early 2013, the UK hardcover edition of AUTUMN: AFTERMATH will be published by Infected Books.

I'm really excited about this - it feels very right. The Infected Books edition will (hopefully) match the look and feel of the previous hardcovers, so will complete the set nicely. Pricing and ordering details etc. will be announced shortly. I can't say much else right now, but I guess the major difference I need to make you aware of is that this will be a limited (signed and numbered) edition. I want everyone to be able to get hold of the book, so I'm opening up a mailing list solely for announcements about the release. If you're interested, please visit this page and add your email with absolutely no obligation.

Finally, if you pre-ordered the Gollancz hardcover and have been waiting expectantly - I'm sorry. Please cancel your orders and hold tight. Alternatively, if you can't wait and you want to read the book now, the trade paperback is available from the following: Amazon / Book Depository / Waterstones, and the eBook is available in all the usual formats: Kindle / iBook / ePub / Kobo."

An utterly epic series of books.

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A new story has been added to www.lastoftheliving.net today. Kieran Cope is a key character you'll meet in AUTUMN: AFTERMATH, and he's based on a real person. The real Kieran Cope won an auction to appear in the book.

Visit www.djmoody.co.uk to find out more about Kieran and how he came to be a part of AUTUMN. Then click here to read his story.

Moody talks about THE HUMAN CONDITION and the mass of AUTUMN short stories he's written, with news of a brand new story coming soon.

Read more at www.djmoody.co.uk.

David Moody takes a look back at AUTUMN: DISINTEGRATION - the penultimate novel in the series.

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David Moody takes a look back at AUTUMN: PURIFICATION - the third novel in the series.

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Moody has succeeded in not just driving forward the thread of the series but expanding his Autumn universe in admirable fashion.

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David Moody takes a look back at AUTUMN: THE CITY - the second novel in the series.

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With the end of the series fast approaching, author David Moody takes a look back at each part of AUTUMN, beginning with the first novel.

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‘Autumn’ is one of the finest novels in the apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic genre. Ever.

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Just because these zombies don’t seem threatening in the beginning (when they’re blind, dumb and lumbering around aimlessly) doesn’t mean that the world of Autumn isn’t terrifying—because it most definitely is.

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To conclude...This book began well...maintained, indeed, accelerated interest throughout...and provided a powerful ending that left this particular reader not only eager for the next book in the series...but with a bit of a nervous twitch...(always a good sign).

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In short, my advice to genre fans is simple. Get involved with the Autumn series as soon as possible. You won’t regret it.

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Moody has come to be known by many who love the zombie book genre as the go-to author for the new generation of zombie book classics.

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David Moody posted the following announcement on his website today:

"I promised to tell you about two new projects this week: here's the first. Many of you will already know about This is Horror - an excellent website which, in its short existence, has developed a large following and a reputation for being a key resource for finding out about all things horror. The founders of the site have plenty of enthusiasm and ambition, and are about to branch out into a new venture: the This is Horror Premium Chapbook series. These chapbooks will be released every quarter and will showcase original stories from (in TiH's words) "some of the very best names in the genre today".

I'm honoured to have been asked to contribute a story, and I'm very pleased to announce that my piece - Joe and Me - will be the launch title.

I don't want to say too much at the present time, I'll just give you the salient facts: the chapbooks will be strictly limited to 500 copies, and Joe and Me will be launched in early June (with a launch event to take place in Warwick later in the month). Pricing, subscription and ordering details will be made available very shortly, but for now you can find out more by visiting this page over at www.thisishorror.co.uk. My story will be followed later this year by tales from Conrad Williams, Joseph D'Lacey, and a collaborative story from Gary McMahon and Simon Bestwick.

So what's Joe and Me about? Well again, I won't give too much away at this stage, I'll just say that if you have even a passing interest in the AUTUMN series, you might want to check it out!"

Another excellent novel in a fantastic series and a must for any Zombie fans.

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David Moody is the bard of zombie apocalyptic stories.

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At under 300 pages and very well-written, it will take you no time at all to consume Autumn which starts strong and finishes powerfully; and its not a book that you’re likely to forget and I for one cannot wait to see what the rest of the Autumn series has in store.

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British horror at its absolute best.

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A fine study of the human race's chances in a post-post-apocalyptic world.

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David Moody announces ISOLATION - a new zombie movie.

Click here to read the full announcement on Moody's site. Visit the official movie site here and follow the project on Twitter and Facebook.