Author: Richard Matheson
Series: The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas
Narrator: John Schneider
Unabridged: 37 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: CBS and Falcon Picture Group, LLC
Published: 06/01/2013
Categories: Fiction, Science Fiction
Richard Matheson (1926-2013) is the author of many classic novels and short stories. He wrote in a variety of genres including terror, fantasy, horror, paranormal, suspense, science fiction and western. In addition to books, he wrote prolifically for television (including The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, Star Trek) and numerous feature films. Many of Matheson’s novels and stories have been made into movies including I Am Legend, Somewhere in Time, and Shrinking Man. His many awards include the World Fantasy and Bram Stoker Awards for Lifetime Achievement, the Hugo Award, Edgar Award, Spur Award for Best Western Novel, Writer’s Guild awards, and in 2010 he was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.
Remember the Twlight Zone episode with William Shatner seeing gremlins on the wing of the plane? Well, that's the title story. And many others in this collection are just as good.......more
La verdad, no se me dan muy bien los relatos y antologías; me pasa que, por su extensión, no logran engancharme y mantenerme pendiente del desarrollo de una historia. Sin embargo, este libro tenía tan buenas críticas que fui por él. Reconozco que me pasó igual que siempre, en el sentido que me costab......more
En términos generales ha sido un buen libro de relatos cortos, a continuación una breve opinión sobre cada uno: Pesadilla a 20000 Pies: 5/5. Relato muy bueno, centrado en un pasajero que no puede evitar de ver a una persona en el ala del avión en pleno vuelo. La premisa es ya interesante por default. V......more
Good horror stories make you experience the world differently. Unexpected noises make you jumpy. Your slightly odd neighbour begins to look decidedly sinister. You lie in bed thinking that you'll be safe if you don't peek your head out from under your blankets. When you read a good horror story, fea......more
This is my first real foray into Matheson's work that I can remember (I read I Am Legend a very long time ago and can't quite recall it). I knew he was an important and influential author but I had no idea to what extent! It feels to me like he's the author that had the strongest influence on St......more