I remember watching "The Omega Man," as a youngster and being very disturbed by it, likewise "I Am Legend," with Will Smith, which I've seen no end of times. I had no idea that it was based on a book, which is now winging its way to my Kindle! To be read, after I've finished "The Left Hand of Darkness!" 😉📚
I've started to appreciate that book more and more since I read it. I like how Robert is the monster that everyone is scared of in the end! The art in there looks terrific 👍
Many years ago, I bought a collection of some 100 SF books that someone sold in a classified ad. (This was before the advent of the internet.) I wasn't even 20 back then and didn't know most of the books. Most of them were in excellent condition and the entire collection was a great bargain (for me). One of those books was I Am Legend. I knew nothing about the book and just picked it up at random one day. It didn't expect that kind of story and I absolutely loved it! Given how short it is, there's no excuse not to read it! Funnily enough, one of the things I remember most is the dog. The only annoying thing is that many people now probably think that they don't need to read the book because they know the story after having seen the Will Smith movie. They are mistaken as the movie takes lots of liberties. Of course, older folks might have seen one of the earlier adaptations which were equally unfaithful to the source material but at least had different titles so many viewers might not even have been aware that these were supposed to be adaptations of Matheson's excellent book.
This is possibly my all time favourite book. I really enjoyed seeing you talking about the hunt for great editions of your favourite books, and about I Am Legend in particular. Totally agree with your assessment of the book.
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That is an absolutely gorgeous copy of an absolutely fantastic story! I've read it multiple times and been less entertained with each film adaptation. I have a decent paperback version but may have to splurge on a Folio Society copy. Thank you for sharing!
I think I Am Legend really helped bolster the horror genre and show that it could have some genuine literary merit. That ending...It still blows me away. Possibly the greatest twist ending ever written. And even though it can barely be considered a novel, it never felt rushed or too thin. Very well plotted.
Suntup also put out a super fancy edition a while back (in three fanciness levels), but those are even more expensive and definitely harder to find than the Folio. So -- nice score for you on a great book!
It is a fantastic book. Slightly amazed that it can be that big even with artwork as it is almost novella sized. Almost. Yet so much packed into it in terms of storytelling.
Beautiful book. I happened to finish Matheson's first novel "Someone Is Bleeding" today. A fun noir romp, but it can't hold a candle to "I Am Legend." No surprise there.
While I mostly read books digitally, I can appreciate a well-crafted edition! Folio Society books are definitely the best! I've heard of the I Am Legend movie, but didn't even realize it was a vampire story. It sounds like a really interesting novel!
That is a beautiful edition of a fantastic book. I'm more of a whatever edition, used copy, not too much underlining, are all the pages there, I just want to read the thing reader, but I do have and appreciate the beautiful editions that are sometimes put out. This book is an amazing story, and I really like the first adaptation to film, "The Last Man on Earth" with Vincent Price.
Brilliant ! Matheson has become one of my favourite authors, and he can write in many different genres too. In Australia your mission will cost you about a million dollars.😂😂 (Spoiler alert) I didnt realise the group he is captured by at the end, are vampires ! Hmmm - oh well, another re-read 😉😉
I finished “I Am Legend” two weeks ago. I was really into the book until the end. It seemed like the author got tired of the book and ended it abruptly. It was not a good ending for me and took away my hope for something better to come.
I love this novel you can certainly see the influence on Stephen King from the first page onwards....And totally influential in terms of zombie/vampire novels and movies....I will read the shrinking man this year... I believe he penned some star trek OS also (?)
I read this book because of this video and didn't like it very much. The best part was the beginning where we learn how he survives. I recommend Robinson Crusoe instead for a book with similar themes of isolation and survival.
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I remember watching "The Omega Man," as a youngster and being very disturbed by it, likewise "I Am Legend," with Will Smith, which I've seen no end of times. I had no idea that it was based on a book, which is now winging its way to my Kindle!
To be read, after I've finished "The Left Hand of Darkness!" 😉📚
Beautiful edition! I still need to read I Am Legend. (I know, I know)
I've started to appreciate that book more and more since I read it. I like how Robert is the monster that everyone is scared of in the end! The art in there looks terrific 👍
That is a gorgeous edition.
I remember reading this book in one afternoon as a middle schooler, and being completely blown away by the ending. Richard Matheson's best work.
It’s fantastic. Great ending.
Happy Birthday !!!!
Many years ago, I bought a collection of some 100 SF books that someone sold in a classified ad. (This was before the advent of the internet.)
I wasn't even 20 back then and didn't know most of the books. Most of them were in excellent condition and the entire collection was a great bargain (for me).
One of those books was I Am Legend. I knew nothing about the book and just picked it up at random one day.
It didn't expect that kind of story and I absolutely loved it!
Given how short it is, there's no excuse not to read it!
Funnily enough, one of the things I remember most is the dog.
The only annoying thing is that many people now probably think that they don't need to read the book because they know the story after having seen the Will Smith movie. They are mistaken as the movie takes lots of liberties. Of course, older folks might have seen one of the earlier adaptations which were equally unfaithful to the source material but at least had different titles so many viewers might not even have been aware that these were supposed to be adaptations of Matheson's excellent book.
What a wonderful gift! It looks beautiful. Of course, I still need to read this. Closest I got was watching the Will Smith movie 😫
Beautiful edition for a fascinating book.
Excellent book and one of my favourites (probably top 10). That is a glorious edition indeed, although I am fond of my 1950s UK paperback
I bet.
Gorgeous edition! Happy belated birthday 🎂.
Thanks!
What a great edition!!
This is possibly my all time favourite book. I really enjoyed seeing you talking about the hunt for great editions of your favourite books, and about I Am Legend in particular. Totally agree with your assessment of the book.
Cracking novel, and that's a beautiful edition!
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This review was so interesting and insightful! Am going to the bookstore tomorrow and am going to look this one up. Thanks for your amazing videos!
Thanks for watching!
Oh, yes
I thought you would like it!
That is an absolutely gorgeous copy of an absolutely fantastic story! I've read it multiple times and been less entertained with each film adaptation. I have a decent paperback version but may have to splurge on a Folio Society copy. Thank you for sharing!
I think I Am Legend really helped bolster the horror genre and show that it could have some genuine literary merit. That ending...It still blows me away. Possibly the greatest twist ending ever written. And even though it can barely be considered a novel, it never felt rushed or too thin. Very well plotted.
I agree. Brilliant ending.
Suntup also put out a super fancy edition a while back (in three fanciness levels), but those are even more expensive and definitely harder to find than the Folio. So -- nice score for you on a great book!
Even more scarce is the one-of-100 Centipede Press edition…copies very rarely show up for sale, but if they do they’re close to four figures.
It is a fantastic book. Slightly amazed that it can be that big even with artwork as it is almost novella sized. Almost. Yet so much packed into it in terms of storytelling.
I remember liking this novel, but not loving it. Not sure I would spring for a Folio edition, but man is that awesome.
Beautiful book. I happened to finish Matheson's first novel "Someone Is Bleeding" today. A fun noir romp, but it can't hold a candle to "I Am Legend." No surprise there.
I read that one years ago. Don’t remember much about it. No Folio edition for that one!
While I mostly read books digitally, I can appreciate a well-crafted edition! Folio Society books are definitely the best! I've heard of the I Am Legend movie, but didn't even realize it was a vampire story. It sounds like a really interesting novel!
They made the Vampires weird zombie things in the last film version. So lame.
I prefer his "Hell House." I like ghost stories more than Vampire stories.....but "I Am Legend" is still worth reading of course.
That is a beautiful edition of a fantastic book. I'm more of a whatever edition, used copy, not too much underlining, are all the pages there, I just want to read the thing reader, but I do have and appreciate the beautiful editions that are sometimes put out. This book is an amazing story, and I really like the first adaptation to film, "The Last Man on Earth" with Vincent Price.
That Vincent Price movie was the best of the film versions.
Great book. I have the terrible movie tie in edition. 🤦🏻♀️ I hate those movie tie in covers. That folio edition is beautiful.
In 40 years the movie version will seem nostalgic. It will take that long for that one.
It hasn’t got vampires in it, but I do consider Huck Finn to be one of the great adventure stories
Brilliant ! Matheson has become one of my favourite authors, and he can write in many different genres too. In Australia your mission will cost you about a million dollars.😂😂 (Spoiler alert) I didnt realise the group he is captured by at the end, are vampires ! Hmmm - oh well, another re-read 😉😉
I have that edition. Gifted by myself.
That was a good idea. Great edition.
I really want to read this one. I've heard from lots of people that it's good.
So very good!
(SPOILER ALERT!) I was such a wreck when that dog died! 😭 And that flip in perspective in the final paragraphs blew my mind 🤯
Yes, I felt the same about the dog scene. The ending was fantastic.
nice scientific approach to vampires is given in 1984 short story by Bob Leman: The Pilgrimage of Clifford M.
I have a huge collection of Easton Press books.
I envy you. Those are really nice books.
I finished “I Am Legend” two weeks ago. I was really into the book until the end. It seemed like the author got tired of the book and ended it abruptly. It was not a good ending for me and took away my hope for something better to come.
I love this novel you can certainly see the influence on Stephen King from the first page onwards....And totally influential in terms of zombie/vampire novels and movies....I will read the shrinking man this year... I believe he penned some star trek OS also (?)
Examined to death...and beyond...
I know he did Star Trek but I can’t remember the episode. Unless I’m getting him confused with Robert Bloch doing Star Trek.
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I read this book because of this video and didn't like it very much. The best part was the beginning where we learn how he survives. I recommend Robinson Crusoe instead for a book with similar themes of isolation and survival.
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I found the movie horrific, cannot watch it again, I think it the dog scene that got me !
I was not a fan of that film. That said, there is a pretty rough dog scene in the book too.