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The Twilight Zone * The Incredible Shrinking Man * Hell HouseHe is the author of I Am Legend, a novel that has spawned three movies, including the blockbuster starring Will Smith. He has … Plus…

The Twilight Zone * The Incredible Shrinking Man * Hell HouseHe is the author of I Am Legend, a novel that has spawned three movies, including the blockbuster starring Will Smith. He has influenced horror movie makers from the 1950s through the present. He gave baby boomers nightmares with the episodes he wrote for The Twilight Zone. He turned his books and stories into screenplays for dozens of films and television shows, including the first feature directed by Steven Spielberg, Duel. He inspired two generations of horror novelists, including Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and dozens more. Who is he? He is legend. He is Richard Matheson. I Am Legend * Duel * Nightmare At 20,000 FeetIn this first, fully authorized biography and comprehensive companion devoted to the brilliant and groundbreaking author who has captivated audiences for over fifty years, Stanley Wiater, Matthew R. Bradley, and Paul Stuve pay homage to one of the most acclaimed and prolific writers of our time. Vividly detailed contributions from some of the biggest names in horror, sci-fi, and fantasy discuss Matheson's most famous tales and provide personal, behind-the-scenes insights into his work. Somewhere In Time * The Night Stalker * Stir Of EchoesFeaturing contributions from Matheson's wife and children, complete indexes to his work in books, television, and film, and photos from his private collection, The Twilight and Other Zones gives readers a rare glimpse into the mind and unique talent of one of the world's most extraordinary legends. With Essays By:Harlan EllisonDean KoontzBrian LumleyDavid MorrellF. Paul Wilson StanleyWiater is the creator and host of Dark Dreamers, a television series profiling personalities in horror and suspense. Recognized as "the world's leading expert on horror filmmakers and authors" (Radio-TV Interview Report), Wiater is coauthor of The Collected Stephen EBooks Books ~~ Biography & Autobiography~~ Reference Twilight-and-Other-Zones~~Stanley-Wiater Kensington Publishing Corporation<