Richard Matheson
6 SeriesRichard Matheson (1926-2013) was an American author known for his influential works in horror, science fiction, and fantasy. His novels, including "I Am Legend" and "The Shrinking Man," have been adapted into multiple films. Matheson also contributed iconic episodes to "The Twilight Zone," such as "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet."
Richard Matheson's "I Am Legend," also known as "The Omega Man," follows the last man on Earth fighting vampire-like creatures. In "The Shrinking Man," or "Incredible Shrinking Man," a man progressively decreases in size due to exposure to a radioactive mist. "Somewhere in Time," originally titled "Bid Time Return," explores time travel as a man attempts to alter the past for love. "Third from the Sun," also known as "Born of Man and Woman," depicts a family's escape from a doomed planet. Each novel showcases Matheson's mastery in blending science fiction with human drama.
