The Devils of His Own Creation: The Life and Work of Richard Matheson

“Just as Bessie Smith was Elvis Presley’s mother, Richard Matheson is my father.” -Stephen King Richard Matheson is the father of modern horror and fantasy, having influenced everyone from Stephen King to Dean Koontz. He was a prolific contributor to Twilight Zone and has written some of the classics of the genre, including I Am Legend, The Legend of Hell House, The Shrinking Man, and Somewhere in Time. This book is a celebration of his life and work.