Max Brooks
Horror
Max Brooks is a bestselling author known for his zombie-themed books, including The Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z. He has been dubbed "the Studs Terkel of zombie journalism." Brooks comes from a notable entertainment family, being the son of director Mel Brooks and actress Anne Bancroft.
He graduated from Pitzer College in 1994.
Brooks is married to screenwriter Michelle, and they have a son named Henry.
His work in the zombie genre has garnered him significant success and recognition, with World War Z being adapted into a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt.
