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title: "Richard Matheson: Collected Stories, Vol. 1"
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# 4.6/5 star reader rating Classic short story collection Sci-fi & horror genre pioneers Richard Matheson: Collected Stories, Vol. 1

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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the origins of modern horror & sci-fi — don’t miss the stories everyone’s whispering about!

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- **What is this?** Richard Matheson: Collected Stories, Vol. 1
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## Key Features

- • **Diverse Genre Blend:** From chilling horror to mind-bending sci-fi and psychological thrillers, this volume offers a rich spectrum of storytelling.
- • **Highly Rated & Loved:** Join thousands of readers who gave this collection a stellar 4.6/5 rating, making it a must-have for discerning book lovers.
- • **Timeless Story Vault:** Dive into a curated collection of Richard Matheson's earliest and most influential short stories, shaping modern sci-fi and horror.
- • **Cult Classic Inspirations:** Discover tales that inspired iconic films and TV shows like Twilight Zone, I Am Legend, and Stir of Echoes.
- • **Collector’s Edition Appeal:** Used book in good condition—perfect for vintage lovers and literary connoisseurs seeking authentic reading experiences.

## Overview

Richard Matheson: Collected Stories, Vol. 1 is a used book in good condition featuring a compelling anthology of Matheson's early short stories. This volume includes classics that inspired major films and TV shows, blending horror, sci-fi, and psychological suspense. With a strong 4.6/5 star rating from readers, it’s a prized collection for fans of genre-defining literature and vintage storytelling.

## Description

RICHARD MATHESON: COLLECTED STORIES, VOLUME ONE is an expanded tradepaperback version of the 1989 Dream/Press hardcover limited edition. We will be publishing it in 3 volumes, the first in 2003 and one each year following. RICHARD MATHESON: COLLECTED STORIES is the gathering together of 86 Richard Matheson short stories, beginning with Born of Man and Woman from 1950 and ending with Duel from 1971. The stories were arranged by Matheson himself roughly in chronological order of original publication. There are also several tributes to Richard Matheson throughout the volumes from admirers such as Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, Robert Bloch, William F. Nolan, and others. Finally, Matheson wrote a deeply revealing Introduction for the collection. As Matheson himself states in this Introduction, "A twenty-year period of creativity reduced to the psychological background of my output of fantasy and science-fiction stories. If this were a thesis, that would be my premise". For the Volume One, editor Stanley Wiater has included: > A "bibliophile" at the end of each story containing Matheson's very own commentary on the behind-the-scenes details of each story. Each story is also listed with it's original publication date and place of publication. > A brand new introduction written expressly for this version of the book Each subsequent volume of RICHARD MATHESON: COLLECTED STORIES that we publish will include the Matheson bibliophiles with each story.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #455,051 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6,204 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #42,100 in Erotic Literature & Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 62 Reviews |

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