About the author
Richard Burton Matheson was an American author and screenwriter who worked primarily in the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres. Throughout his career, he wrote notable works that established his presence across these speculative fields. Readers of horror fiction value Matheson for his influential contributions to the genre, which showcase his distinct approach to suspense and speculative storytelling. His work helped shape modern horror and continues to resonate with fans of atmospheric and imaginative fiction. For readers looking to explore his work, Horror Reads stocks several titles by this author. A new reader might begin with Hell House, I Am Legend: And Other Stories, A Stir of Echoes, or The Box: Uncanny Stories.
📖 Where to start with Richard Matheson
💬 What our editors say about Richard Matheson's books
“Matheson delivers twenty classic tales focusing on fear and paranoia in this straightforward compilation. While it stands as an important archive of his influence on the horror genre, it is not for everyone. Readers seeking…”
Horror Reads editorial team, Horror desk · on Nightmare at 20,000 Feet: Horror Stories
“It suits listeners who prefer atmospheric dread and character studies over explicit gore or supernatural elements. However, it does not suit readers seeking traditional ghost stories, complex world-building, or extended…”
Horror Reads editorial team, Horror desk · on Road Rage: Includes 'Duel and Throttle
“This assessment is candid: the book does not suit readers seeking lighthearted entertainment, historical romance, or action-packed sequences. It demands patience for its slow-burn psychological approach rather than offering…”
Horror Reads editorial team, Horror desk · on Hell House
📋 Editions by Richard Matheson in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightmare at 20,000 Feet: Horror Stories | 2002 | Tor Nightfire | 336 | 9780312878276 |
| Road Rage: Includes 'Duel and Throttle | 2009 | William Morrow & Company | 120 | 9780061726354 |
| Hell House | 2023 | Tor Nightfire | 268 | 9781250883520 |
| I Am Legend: And Other Stories | 2024 | Tor Nightfire | — | 9781250331076 |
| I Am Legend: And Other Stories (REV and Revised) | 2007 | Tor Books | 320 | 9780765357151 |
| Somewhere in Time | 2008 | Tor Books | 316 | 9780765361394 |
| Somewhere in Time | 1998 | St. Martins Press-3PL | 320 | 9780312868864 |
| A Stir of Echoes | 2004 | St. Martins Press-3PL | 223 | 9780765308719 |
| The Best of Richard Matheson | 2017 | Penguin Classics | 407 | 9780143130178 |
| Kolchak: The Night Strangler Files | 2016 | Moonstone Press | 126 | 9781936814992 |
| Button, Button: Uncanny Stories | 2008 | Tordotcom | 208 | 9780765312570 |
| The Incredible Shrinking Man | 2001 | Tor Books | 352 | 9780312856649 |
| Duel: Terror Stories by Richard Matheson | 2003 | St. Martin's Press | 394 | 9780312878269 |
| The Box: Uncanny Stories | 2009 | Tordotcom | 208 | 9780765321718 |
| Now You See It . . . | 2003 | St. Martins Press-3PL | 224 | 9780765308726 |
| Automobilia | 2024 | Fahrenheit Books | — | 9780996878524 |
| They're Here! | 2023 | Baen | — | 9781982192747 |
| Hunted Past Reason | 2010 | St. Martins Press-3PL | 336 | 9780765302724 |
| Offbeat: Uncollected Stories | 2017 | Valancourt Books | — | 9781943910649 |
| The Waker Dreams - A Positronic Book | 2016 | Positronic Publishing | — | 9781515404132 |
| Waker Dreams | 2024 | Start Publishing Pd | — | 9798880922376 |
| The Beardless Warriors | 2001 | Forge | 319 | 9780312878313 |
| H.P. Lovecraft's Magazine of Horror #2: Book Edition | 2005 | Wildside Press | — | 9781592242078 |
| 7 Steps to Midnight | 2003 | Forge | 320 | 9780765308375 |
| Journal of the Gun Years | 2009 | Forge | 224 | 9780765393685 |
| Waker Dreams | 2024 | Start Publishing Pd | — | 9798880922369 |
| The Waker Dreams - A Positronic Book | 2018 | Positronic Publishing | — | 9781515421559 |
| What Dreams May Come | 2004 | Tor Books | 288 | 9780765308702 |
| Galaxy Science Fiction, October 1950 | 2021 | Fiction House Press | — | 9781647203825 |
| Steel: And Other Stories | 2011 | Tor Books | 319 | 9780765329424 |
