Richard Matheson bol majstrom žánrovej literatúry, ktorého diela často skúmajú temnejšie stránky ľudskej psychiky a spoločnosti. Jeho poviedky a romány, často prelínajúce prvky sci-fi, hororu a fantasy, sa vyznačujú nečakanými zvratmi a hlbokým vhľadom do dilem obyčajných ľudí v neobyčajných situáciách. Matheson majstrovsky striedal štýl, od úsporného a naliehavého až po satiricky nadnesený, aby vytvoril príbehy plné paranoje, morálnych zápasov a znepokojivej nadprirodzenosti, ktoré sa stali základom pre rad ikonických filmov a televíznych seriálov.
This replica of the October 1950 issue of GALAXY SCIENCE FICTION features a collection of compelling stories from renowned authors. Notable works include Clifford D. Simak's "TIME QUARRY," Theodore Sturgeon's "THE STARS ARE THE STYX," and Isaac Asimov's "DARWINIAN POOL ROOM." Each tale explores imaginative themes and thought-provoking concepts, showcasing the diverse voices of mid-20th-century science fiction. This edition is a treasure for fans of classic speculative fiction, offering a glimpse into the genre's rich history.
Terror stories Remember that murderous semi chasing a driver down a lonely stretch of desert highway? Duel , Stephen Spielberg's terrifying first film, was adapted by Richard Matheson from his nail-biting short story of the same name. But "Duel" is only one of the many classic tales in this outstanding collection of stories by the award-winning author of I Am Legend , Somewhere in Time , What Dreams May Come , and The Incredible Shrinking Man . Here are over a dozen unforgettable tales of horror and suspense, including several stunning shockers that inspired timeless episodes of The Twilight Zone .
Modern science fiction emerged in the 1950s, particularly in America, where it broke free from traditional conventions. Writers began to explore their imaginations in novel-length works, marking an era of stylistic experimentation and speculative storytelling that addressed the uncertainties of a rapidly changing world. Often overlooked by the literary elite, these “outsider” novels are now celebrated as American classics. This volume presents four distinct visions of uncertain futures and evolving identities.
Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth’s The Space Merchants (1953) offers a satirical take on a future dominated by multinational advertising. Theodore Sturgeon’s More Than Human (1953) explores the journey of damaged individuals toward a potential new stage of evolution. Leigh Brackett, one of the first prominent female science fiction writers, presents a post-nuclear world in The Long Tomorrow (1955), where anti-urban technophobes clash with the remnants of a destroyed civilization. Richard Matheson’s The Shrinking Man (1956) tells the tale of a man shrinking due to a mysterious cloud, facing humiliations and dangers that lead him to a surprising and transformative realization. Each novel opens new territory, reflecting the dynamic energies of an age grappling with the unknown.
Acclaimed novelist/Eisner-winning graphic novelist collaborated with his father, Stephen King, in Throttle, for the first time on a tale that paid tribute to Richard Matheson's classic tale, Duel.
Robert Neville is the last living man on Earth... but he is not alone. Every other man, woman and child on the planet has become a vampire, and they are hungry for Neville's blood. By day he is the hunter, stalking the undead through the ruins of civilisation. By night, he barricades himself in his home and prays for the dawn. How long can one man survive like this?
Un cadre dynamique stressé en proie à l'angoisse d'un dédoublement, un époux insatisfait qui, pour se débarrasser de sa femme, recourt aux services d'un tueur à gages cupide, un démarcheur à domicile qui propose à un jeune couple un pacte immoral mais tellement tentant...Attention, vous qui vous apprêtez à lire ces récits: vous êtes au bord du gouffre, sur le point de sombrer dans un univers inquiétant et fantastique, qui ne ménagera pas vos nerfs!Contient:- Au bord du précipice (The Edge - 1958)- Paille humide (Wet Straw - 1952)- Appel longue distance (Long Distance Call a.k.a. Sorry, Right Number - 1953)- J'veux voir le Père Noël (1957)- Le jeu du bouton (Button, Button - 1970)
This special collection hearkens back to the best creepy, eerie horror comics of yesteryear, only these feature the added bonus of being adapted from stories by horror literature legends Robert Bloch, Richard Matheson, David J. Schow and Paul F. Wilson by comics luminaries like Ashley Wood, Ted McKeever and many more. Completely Doomed features the Eisner-nominated "Blood Son" by Wood and Chris Ryall, and 15 other adapted tales of wretched excess and predestined downfall, all presided over by the macabre madame, Ms. Doomed.
The New York Times bestseller A LOVE THAT TRANSCENDS HEAVEN AND HELL What happens to us after we die? Chris Nielsen had no idea, until an unexpected accident cut his life short, separating him from his beloved wife, Annie. Now Chris must discover the true nature of life after death. But even Heaven is not complete without Annie, and when tragedy threatens to divide them forever, Chris risks his very soul to save Annie from an eternity of despair. Richard Matheson's powerful tale of life---and love---after death was the basis for the Oscar-winning film starring Robin Williams.
Perché Robert Neville non esce mai di notte? Perché dopo il tramonto comincia la caccia all'uomo. Bisogna nascondersi, stare lontani dalle loro tane. Che cosa è successo sulla Terra? Un morbo, una epidemia generale ha trasformato l'umanità in qualcosa di mostruoso. Tutti, tranne lui. Ma una di queste notti lo troveranno e allora sarà finita. Cosa può fare un uomo solo contro legioni di belve assetate di sangue? Vampiri, questo sono i suoi simili. E lui, Neville, è l'anomalia, la leggenda in un mondo impazzito. . Copertina di Walter Angelici Versione per libreria di Urania #1292 NOTA: In contemporanea a questo volume ed all'Urania originale è stata pubblicata anche un'edizione destinata alla Grande Distribuzione e priva di ISBN ma identica per il resto alla versione Libreria.
An imposter steals Chris Barton's identity and life throwing him into danger and intrigue, a world of cryptic messages and killers, and finally the arms of a femme fatale with dark secrets.
While on holiday, Scott Carey is exposed to a cloud of radioactive spray shortly after he accidentally ingests insecticide. The radioactivity acts as a catalyst for the bug spray, causing his body to shrink at a rate of approximately 1/7 of an inch per day. A few weeks later, Carey can no longer deny the truth: not only is he losing weight, he is also shorter than he was and deduces, to his dismay, that his body will continue to shrink.
Très peu facile à catégoriser, cet écrivain américain s'est servi de la fiction plus que de la science pour élaborer surtout des nouvelles angoissantes et macabres dont on trouve 18 échantillons (1950-1977) dans ce recueil pourvu d'une substantielle introduction. Bibliographie détaillée
For over twenty years, Belasco House has stood empty. Its shadowed walls have witnessed scenes of almost unimaginable horror and depravity. Two previous expeditions to investigate its secrets met with disaster, the participants destroyed by murder, suicide or insanity. Now a new investigation brings four strangers to the forbidding mansion who are determined to probe Belasco House for the ultimate secrets of life and death. Each has his or her own reason for daring the unknown torments and temptations of the mansion, but can any soul survive what lurks within the most haunted house on Earth? "Hell House is the scariest haunted house novel ever written. It looms over the rest the way the mountains loom over the foothills." -- Stephen King
Dank zij een bijzondere overeenkomst met de copyright-holders van twee voortreffelijke Amerkaanse science-fiction-magazines: 'Amazing' en 'Fantastic' kon uit verscheidene jaargangen het beste van het beste geput worden voor deze Zwarte-Beertjes-selectie.
An acclaimed SF novel about vampires becomes a stunning new movie starring Will Smith. The last man on earth is not alone . . . Robert Neville is the last living man on Earth . . . but he is not alone. Every other man, woman and child on the planet has become a vampire, and they are hungry for Neville's blood. By day he is the hunter, stalking the undead through the ruins of civilisation. By night, he barricades himself in his home and prays for the dawn. How long can one man survive like this?