![]() With horror and science fiction in a bit of a lull and with the horror writers of the past being left in the past as the reading public moved towards thrillers and mysteries, Richard Matheson not only reinvigorated a then stagnant genre but also provided a platform for many new generations of writers for years to come including the likes of Clive Barker and Stephen King who both speak regularly on the importance of this man’s works to their writings and aspirations.Īmazingly I Am Legend has been made into a film four times under different names including The Last Man on Earth and The Omega Man and was listed as the inspiration for a film that is extremely respected and loved by GBHBL – Night of the Living Dead. ![]() The American writer’s works are widely regarded as some of the most of important at that time. It was written by renowned author of horror and science fiction Richard Matheson. ![]() ![]() Like I said, I Am Legend was written in 1954. Poor recreations of fantastic literary fiction. It stands head and shoulders above any of its retellings and if I had read I Am Legend before watching the film, I would have said that the film to this book is like Brad Pitt’s World War Z to Max Brooks’. Written in 1954, its influence has lasted over half a century so far with that modern retelling but whatever your feelings on the movie, read this book. ![]() You may have even liked it but there is a strong chance you didn’t. You have probably seen the modern film, I am Legend, starring Will Smith. ![]()
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