Richard Matheson byl mistr žánrové literatury, jehož díla často zkoumají temnější stránky lidské psychiky a společnosti. Jeho povídky a romány, často se prolínající prvky sci-fi, hororu a fantasy, se vyznačují nečekanými zvraty a hlubokým vhledem do dilemat obyčejných lidí v neobyčejných situacích. Matheson mistrně střídal styl, od úsporného a naléhavého až po satiricky nadsazený, aby vytvořil příběhy plné paranoie, morálních zápasů a znepokojivé nadpřirozenosti, které se staly základem pro řadu ikonických filmů a televizních seriálů.
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.
Po životě existuje mnohem víc: konec je právě začátkem. Hlavním hrdinou románu Jak přicházejí sny je muž středního věku Chris, který zemře při automobilové nehodě a dostane se do nebe – do krajiny, která je spíše stavem mysli nežli konkrétním místem. Neexistuje zde utrpení a vše se děje podle představa přání zdejších obyvatel. Po nějaké době se Chris od bratrance Alberta, který je v této zaslíbené zemi jeho průvodcem a andělem strážným, dozví, že jeho milovaná žena Ann spáchala ze žalu nad manželovou smrtí sebevraždu, a dostala se tak do pekla, nižší roviny posmrtné existence. Chris se přes Albertovo varování a veškeré překážky rozhodne, že svou Ann z pekelných spárů vysvobodí, aby mohli žít navždy spolu...
