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Planet of the Apes was a seminal work of sci-fi that inspired generations of filmmakers and authors. Now a who´s who of writers--including Kevin J. Anderson, Nancy Collins, Jonathan Maberry, and John Jackson Miller--produce sixteen brand-new stories set in the world of the original Planet of the Apes films and TV series.

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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.

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"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

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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.

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