He Is Legend: An Anthology Celebrating Richard Matheson

Name: He Is Legend: An Anthology Celebrating Richard Matheson
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ISBN: 9780765326140

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🏛 Tor Books 📅 2010 📖 351 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780765326140

📝 Description: He Is Legend: An Anthology Celebrating Richard Matheson

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.

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This anthology functions primarily as a homage rather than a standalone narrative experience. It appeals strongly to completists and fans of Richard Matheson who wish to see his iconic creations reimagined by peers like Joe Hill and Whitley Strieber. However, readers seeking original, cohesive plotlines or deep psychological horror may find the disconnected nature of tribute pieces unsatisfying. It does not suit those who dislike anthologies or prefer singular authorial voices over collaborative tributes. While the inclusion of Stephen King and Joe Hill provides significant draw, the value lies entirely in the novelty of seeing these specific authors engage with Matheson’s established lore rather than intrinsic literary innovation.

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Horror Reads editorial team

This anthology functions primarily as a homage rather than a standalone narrative experience. It appeals strongly to completists and fans of Richard Matheson who wish to see his iconic creations reimagined by peers like Joe Hill and Whitley Strieber. However, readers seeking original, cohesive plotlines or deep psychological horror may find the disconnected nature of tribute pieces unsatisfying. It does not suit those who dislike anthologies or prefer singular authorial voices over collaborative tributes. While the inclusion of Stephen King and Joe Hill provides significant draw, the value lies entirely in the novelty of seeing these specific authors engage with Matheson’s established lore rather than intrinsic literary innovation.