Richard Matheson's The Twilight Zone Scripts (Volume 1)

Wiater, Stanley; Matheson, Richard

ISBN 10: 1887368426 / ISBN 13: 9781887368421

Published by Gauntlet Pr, Springfield, PA, USA, 2001

About this Item

The book is in very good condition, some shelf rubbing, indent on bottom of spine likely from being dropped. Text inside appears clean and clear throughout. 'Apart from Rod Serling, screenwriter Richard Matheson wrote more teleplays for the cult classic The Twilight Zone than any other writer. Many of these episodes became the series' most acclaimed and most frequently aired. Published here for the first time are eight original scripts. Each is preceded by an introduction and commentary that lends insight into Matheson's creative process, how he felt about the adaptation of his scripts, and his relationship with Rod Serling. Information about the fate of two "lost" scripts and suggestions for further reading and viewing are also included.' 391 pages. 5.4 x 8.3 inches. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. May require additional postage. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Richard Matheson's The Twilight Zone Scripts (Volume 1)
• Publisher: Gauntlet Pr, Springfield, PA, USA
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1887368426
• ISBN 13: 9781887368421
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Apart from Rod Serling, screenwriter Richard Matheson wrote more teleplays for the cult classic The Twilight Zone than any other writer. Many of these episodes became the series' most acclaimed and most frequently aired. Published here for the first time are eight original scripts. Each is preceded by an introduction and commentary that lends insight into Matheson's creative process, how he felt about the adaptation of his scripts, and his relationship with Rod Serling. Information about the fate of two "lost" scripts and suggestions for further reading and viewing are also included. Volume Two includes the final six complete Twilight Zone scripts Matheson wrote for the show.

About the Author

Richard Matheson is a screenwriter and novelist. His novels include I Am Legend, The Shrinking Man, Hell House, and Somewhere in Time. Two of his novels were recently adapted to film: What Dreams May Come and A Stir of Echoes. Television film screenplays include The Night Stalker and Trilogy of Terror. He is the winner of numerous awards including the Bram Stoker Award, the Hugo Award, and the World Fantasy and Writer's Guild Award. He lives in Calabasas, California. Stanley Wiater has interviewed countless horror writers for his compilations Dark Dreamers, Dark Visions, and Dark Thoughts. He is writer and host of the television series Dark Dreamers, inspired by his interview books. He lives in Deerfield, Massachusetts.