Even titans of industry have their heroes.
His most well-known novel,I Am Legend, was published in 1954.
“My name is Talky Tina, and I’m going to kill you.”
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The pomp of Mathesons creatures is only the first layer.
Countless storytellers have attributed Matheson as a source of inspiration.
His impact is clear even today in the literary and theatrical spheres.
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What Stephen King is in Hollywood today, Matheson was first.
Widely beloved by authors, screenwriters, directors, and fans, Matheson’s work changed the game.
He brought horror into everyday life and revealed the mundane to be terrifying.
