He is legend : an anthology celebrating Richard Matheson
| Print Book 2010 |
| Available at 1 Library 1 of 1 copy |
Summary
Richard Matheson, the New York Times bestselling author of I Am Legend, has inspired a generation of storytellers. Now an outstanding cast of top writers pays tribute to his legacy with an all-new collection of original stories set in Matheson's own fictional universes, including sequels, prequels, and companion stories to I Am Legend , Hell House , The Incredible Shrinking Man , Somewhere in Time , "Duel," and "Button, Button." Among the highlights of this one-of-a-kind anthology is the first ever collaboration between Stephen King and his son, bestselling horror writer Joe Hill. Other notable contributors include Nancy A. Collins, Joe R. Lansdale, William F. Nolan, Whitley Strieber, F. Paul Wilson, and Matheson's son, Richard Christian Matheson. Previously published as a limited edition by Gauntlet Press in 2009, He Is Legend is now available to Matheson's many fans, as well as all lovers of gripping horror and suspense.
Contents
Throttle (a tale inspired by Duel) / Joe Hill and Stephen KingRecalled (a sequel to The distributor) / F. Paul Wilson
I am legend, too (a prequel to I am legend) / Mick Garris
Two shots from Fly's Photo Gallery (a sequel to Somewhere in time) / John Shirley
The diary of Louise Carey (a variation of The shrinking man) / Thomas F. Monteleone
She screech like me (a sequel to Born of man and woman) / Michael A. Arnzen
Everything of beauty taken from you in this life remains forever (a sequel to Button, button) / Gary A. Braunbeck
The case of Peggy Ann Lister (a sequel to Someone is bleeding) / John Maclay
Zachary revisited (a sequel to The children of Noah) / William F. Nolan
omeback (a tale inspired by The finishing touches) / Ed Gorman
An island unto himself (a variation of Disappearing act) / Barry Hoffman
Venturi (a tale inspired by Legion of plotters) / Richard Christian Matheson
Quarry (a sequel to Prey) / Joe R. Lansdale
Return to Hell House (a prequel to Hell House) / Nancy A. Collins
Cloud rider (a tale inspired by Collected stories) / Whitney Strieber.
Additional Information
| Subjects |
Matheson, Richard,
-- 1926-2013
-- Criticism and interpretation.
Science fiction. |
| Publisher | New York :Tor,2010 |
| Edition | 1st Tor ed. |
| Contributors |
Conlon, Christopher.
Matheson, Richard, 1926-2013. |
| Language |
English |
| Notes |
"A Tom Doherty Associates book." |
| Description |
351 pages ; 25 cm |
| ISBN | 9780765326133 (hardcover) 0765326132 (hardcover) 9780765326140 (trade pbk.) 0765326140 (trade pbk.) |
| Other | Classic View |