This is one of the better guides out there and puts some other ones to shame (read Mass Effect 2). Everything is covered and organized very well. I finished the game on my 1st playthrough saving 40 survivors and killing all psychos and completing all the case files. There is no way I could have done that without this guide. If you have not played dead rising 1, you should absolutely get this guide or you will be lost and frustrated with this excellent game. If you have played (and loved) dead rising 1, then you probably don't care about having to do multiple playthroughs to figure everything out without a guide. But this guide is still very convenient to have - combo card locations, item locations, making $, boss strategies (who can be very frustrating), etc. - I highly recommend it.
I agree with the previous reviewer, that for a collector's edition guide they should have included pictures of all weapons, NPCs, and enemies - but that is just a minor gripe.
The black hardbound cover is a smudge magnet and does not wipe off (it is paper but has a matt rubbery texture) - looks cool but not a good idea for a collectors edition.