Matheson Uncollected, Volume Two - Hardcover

Richard Matheson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1934267171 ISBN 13: 9781934267172

Publisher: Gauntlet Press, 2010

Synopsis

Volume Two of Matheson Uncollected contains:

* Two aborted horror novels, House of the Dead and Red Is The Color of Desire

* 10 short stories and Matheson's screenplay for What Dreams May Come. Matheson wasn't happy with the screen adaptation of his novel (which didn't utilize his script). Here you can compare what Matheson envisioned with what was filmed.

* A newly-found previously unpublished short story "An Element Never Forgets."

About this title

From Booklist:

*Starred Review* The second volume of Matheson’s hard-to-find or never-before-published writings offers a western short story from 1952; a previously unpublished story; segments of three unfinished novels; Matheson’s screenplay for a never-produced movie version of his novel What Dreams May Come; a collaboration with his son, Richard Christian Matheson; and other little-seen gems. Matheson is rightly considered one of the giants of the fantasy and horror genres, and this collection spotlights his two greatest strengths: his ability to create unusual and thought-provoking stories, and his ability to anchor them with realistic, abundantly human characters. Fans of his many classic novels (which include I Am Legend, The Shrinking Man, and Bid Time Return) or his fine television writing (the classic TV-movie Duel as well as episodes of The Twilight Zone) will jump at this opportunity to sample more of his lesser-known works. The book is priced for collectors, which will stress most library budgets, but Matheson’s many fans will appreciate the commitment. --David Pitt

From Publishers Weekly:

Gauntlet's second collection of Matheson rarities features almost a dozen short stories in a variety of genres, two unfinished novels, and an unpublished screenplay for his landmark novel What Dreams May Come. "The Hunt" follows a sheriff as he obsessively tracks down his fugitive son. In "Now Die in It," a homicidal intruder's attack leads to some shocking revelations for a family. The Lovecraftian "Mountains of the Mind" revolves around a political science professor's search to find a mysterious mountain range. "Where There's a Will," co-written by Matheson's son, is an exceptional zombie story. Perhaps the most impressive selection is the half-novel Red is the Color of Desire, a darkly poetic and haunting tale about a grieving pianist struggling with the death of his wife. This diverse collection makes clear Matheson's influence on speculative fiction and will be absolutely treasured by his fans. (Nov.) (c)
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About this edition

• Publisher: Gauntlet Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1934267171
• ISBN 13: 9781934267172
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 377