I have just found out I'm a big fan of post apocalyptic fiction books. Somehow I like the idea of an individual or small group of survivors almost alone in the world trying to find out what the hell happened to the planet and fighting for their survival. What are some good books and movies the hive mind can recommend?
posted by dcrocha on Jun 27, 2008 - 99 answers

Book recommendations: ecotopian fiction? (Something to read after The Fifth Sacred Thing)? [more inside]
posted by salvia on May 26, 2008 - 16 answers

Which books (or movies) have a similar survivalism theme as 'I am Legend' by Richard Matheson? The specific theme I'm looking for: one person, fighting to hold on to their sanity without the support of any other people. Not necessarily postapocalyptic, just a person struggling to maintain their humanity despite limited/no other human contact.
posted by philomathoholic on Mar 16, 2007 - 27 answers

Is there a name for a morbid obsession for apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic everything?? [more inside]
posted by ArchEnemy on Apr 19, 2006 - 19 answers

I love Post Apocalyptic Genre books and movies. Can you recommend some? [more inside]
posted by crewshell on Apr 13, 2006 - 55 answers

My step-mom (who doesn't normally read sci-fi/fantasy) recently read "The Fifth Sacred Thing" by Starhawk and is looking for more similar books. Specifically she is wanting to read about post-apocalyptic societies. Anyone have any ideas?
posted by arcticwoman on May 17, 2005 - 31 answers