Richard Matheson on Screen : A History of the Filmed Works

Though innumerable biographies have been written about novelists, playwrights, and poets, screenwriters are rarely granted this distinction, even ones as prolific and successful as Richard Matheson. He has occupied a unique position in cinema as the writer or original author of films from The Incredible Shrinking Man in 1957 through I Am Legend in 2007. This book documents his rise to prominence, parallel literary career, and role in the horror and science fiction renaissance. In chronological order, the exhaustively indexed narrative examines each film written by Matheson or based on his work, with sections devoted to episodic television (including The Twilight Zone ) and unproduced projects. This Biography Documents Richard Matheson's Rise To Prominence, His Literary Influences, And The Role He Played In The Horror And Science Fiction Renaissance. The Narrative Examines Each Of Matheson's Works In Chronological Order With An Index Indicating Where Each Can Be Found, From His Early Work In The 1950's Through I Am Legend In 2007--provided By Publisher. Matthew R. Bradley ; Foreword By Richard Matheson. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "This biography documents Richard Matheson's rise to prominence, his literary influences, and the role he played in the horror and science fiction renaissance. The narrative examines each of Matheson's works in chronological order with an index indicating where each can be found, from his early work in the 1950's through I Am Legend in 2007" --Provided by publisher.