I am Legend

Millennium SF Masterworks S

By Richard Matheson

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Average Rating: (See all 6 reviews) Format: Paperback, 160 pages, New edition Edition Published In: United Kingdom, 21 January 1999 Quantity Available: 114 Ships within 6-12 days 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 all hungry for Neville's blood. By day he is the hunter, stalking the sleeping undead through the abandoned ruins of civilization. By night, he barricades himself in his home and prays for the dawn. How long can one man survive like this? About the Author SALES POINTS * #2 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series -- a library of the finest science fiction ever written * Filmed twice (starring Vincent Price and Charlton Heston) with a third version, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, in pre-production * 'The most clever and riveting vampire novel since DRACULA' -- Dean R. Koontz * 'The author who influenced me most as a writer was Richard Matheson. Books like I AM LEGEND were an inspiration to me' -- Stephen King Prizes * #2 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series -- a library of the finest science fiction ever written * Filmed twice (starring Vincent Price and Charlton Heston) with a third version, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, in pre-production * 'The most clever and riveting vampire novel since DRACULA' -- Dean R. Koontz * 'The author who influenced me most as a writer was Richard Matheson. Books like I AM LEGEND were an inspiration to me' -- Stephen King Publisher: Gollancz ISBN: 1857988094 EAN: 9781857988093 Dimensions: 19.0 x 131.0 x 1.0 centimeters

A testament to Richard Matheson's genius, the writer that made the twilight zone famous. Sort of. The book is written from the perspective of seemingly the last person in the world, left to figure out how defend his home from society turned ghoulish. The last man versus a world of vampires, a fun attempt at role reversal, a good read for zombie fans. Strange though that only half of the book is the actual story. The other half is a collection of other short stories written by the same author.

This is without doubt one of the classic SF/horror stories of all time. The tale of the last man on earth's struggle to stay alive against overwhelming hordes of vampires is intense, horriying, and ultimately tragic. This book was a major influence on survivalist horror such as George Romero's Living Dead movie series and more... the importance of "I Am Legend" cannot be exagerated!

This book is one of my top 10 'desert island' items. ;)

Brilliant book, I could not put it down. All I can say is read it you wont be dissapointed!

The recent film was good but the book is 50 times better. Don't go into the film thinking it will be the same, or vice versa, as the story line is very different. Both are good but the book is an absolute master piece. 5 stars +

this book was great even though im only 14 and no one cares what i think i would strongley reccomend this book to any one whos into blood chilling novels like this one

This is a stunningly well written book. (What do you expect from Richard Matheson). Instant classic.

A living man trying to survive in a world where he is no longer the dominant specie. Follow his adventure from boring everyday labour of repairing his home to fast paced action escaping hordes of vampires.

It's insightful and engrossingly addictive. It was written in 1954 and its still great. I read it the first time and couldn't shut the book so I read it again. It's a short book but its a great book. A welcomed ending that satisfies.

I've just finished reading this - it's only 160 pages, and so doesn't take long to read... and it is very readable... Matheson captures the loneliness (and its effects) of Robert Neville, the last man alive in LA in a world where people have been turned into vampires by a plague after an unnamed war... fascinating, chilling; written over 40 years ago, and still a brilliant read...