I Am Legend (SF Masterworks)
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An-acclaimed-SF-novel-about-vampires-The-last-man-on-earth-is-not-alone-Robert-Neville-is-the-last-living-man-on-Earth-but-he-is-not-alone-Every-other-man-woman-and-child-on-the-planet-has-become-a-vampire-and-they-are-hungry-for-Nevilles-blood-By-day-he-is-the-hunter-stalking-the-undead-through-the-ruins-of-civilisation-By-night-he-barricades-himself-in-his-home-and-prays-for-the-dawn-How-long-can-one-man-survive-like-this
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One of the most influential vampire novels of the 20th century, I Am Legend regularly appears on the "10 Best" lists of numerous critical studies of the horror genre. As Richard Matheson's third novel, it was first marketed as science fiction (for although written in 1954, the story takes place in a future 1976). A terrible plague has decimated the world, and those who were unfortunate enough to survive have been transformed into blood-thirsty creatures of the night. Except, that is, for Robert Neville. He alone appears to be immune to this disease, but the grim irony is that now he is the outsider. He is the legendary monster who must be destroyed because he is different from everyone else. Employing a stark, almost documentary style, Richard Matheson was one of the first writers to convince us that the undead can lurk in a local supermarket freezer as well as a remote Gothic castle. His influence on a generation of bestselling authors--including Stephen King and Dean Koontz--who first read him in their youth is, well, legendary. --Stanley Wiater
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- PublisherOrion Publishing Group
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0575094168
- ISBN 13 9780575094161
- BindingUnknown Binding
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages176
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The iconic science fiction vampire novel, adapted into the film starring Will Smith. The last man on earth is not alone . . . Robert Neville is the last living man on Earth . but he is not alone. Every other man, woman and child on the planet has become a vampire, and they are hungry for Neville's blood. By day he is the hunter, stalking the undead through the ruins of civilisation. By night, he barricades himself in his home and prays for the dawn. How long can one man survive like this? The SF classic that inspired the blockbuster vampire movie starring Will Smith Readers can't put down I Am Legend: 'A classic of several genres, sci-fi, horror, vampires, and post-apocalypse. I love the scientific rationalization of the classic vampire lore' Goodreads reviewer, 'I certainly understand why Richard Matheson is regarded as a master of the horror genre and why even THE Stephen King looked up to him as an inspiration . . . If you like horror, suspense and the macabre, then my dear reader please give this book a try' Goodreads reviewer, 'Less about vampires. More about mental breakdown. An excellent horror story' Goodreads reviewer, 'Neville is a very interesting protagonist. You really want to root for him that he will survive. I don't want to spoil you, but the ending will definitely hit you like a one-two punch' Goodreads reviewer, 'It's about a man dealing with stress, nightmarish circumstances and his will to not just live, but to survive. Matheson tells a tale of isolation, desperation, perseverance and ultimately, absolution' Goodreads reviewer, The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002247560
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