This giveaway is sponsored by the folio society edition of richard mathesons i am legend, illustrated by dave mckean and introduced by joe hill the folio society has just published a stunning new edition of richard. Hollywood block buster i am legend 2007 full movie will. I am legend by richard matheson special limited hardcover. I am legend by richard matheson book cover by azot2017. He also designed the interior of the book, and if you watch the fs video featuring the artist regarding this edition, there is no doubt that a lot of planning and thought went into its creation.
Jun 19, 2011 as you near the end of the book, predict how you believe i am legend will end. Makeup artist alec gillis reveals tests for aborted version. Acoustic, billy, entertainment, hotel, mentalhealth, music, oscars permalink. With this site, i hope to share the collection with fans from around the world. Based only on the cover art not the blurb on the back, predict what you think this book will be about. I am legend is a 1954 postapocalyptic horror novel by american writer richard matheson that. The novel and richard matheson are often credited for creating the zombievampire genre. All these books, he thought, the residue of a planets intellect, the scrapings of futile minds, the leftovers, the potpourri of artifacts that had no power to save men from perishing. The story stops annoyingly suddenly, as if the rest. The edition also features six illustrations by awardwinning artist allen williams.
Both of these books are about sole survivors who make it their aim in life to kill the monsters that have taken over the world. Books similar to i am legend meet your next favorite book. The book is printed offset, and is housed in a printed slipcase with cloth on the. I am legend by richard matheson artist gift edition suntup editions. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. I am legend is a post apocalyptic vision by richard matheson, created in 1954 it tells the story of robert neville, the last surviving human in the world, surrounded by bloodthirsty vampires both living and undead. If you havent experienced a suntup production yet, this is a great way to see what all of the fuss is about. The 2007 theatrical version of i am legend doesnt really even come close to exploring this irony the dvd does include an alternate ending that tries, but.
I am legend mass market paperback october 30, 2007. I am legend by richard matheson book cover deviantart. Colton dixon nightcored i am now partnering with angels lite ventures to produce tons of creative content, my types of videos. Take a look at the artwork on the cover of i am legend. I am legend by richard matheson book cover by azot2019 on. Feb 10, 2020 hollywood blockbuster i am legend will smith full movie. I am legend is a 1991 comic series published by eclipse comics. Theres lessons to be learned about mob behavior and respect for minorities. Sep 28, 2019 the fine press limited edition of i am legend by richard matheson is presented in three states.
I am legend artist gift edition jacket revealed suntup. The mission of the archive is to collect an example of every worldwide edition of richard mathesons i am legend published since its debut in 1954. Steve niles is a comic book author and novelist, known for works such as 30 days of night, criminal macabre, simon dark, mystery society and batman. Mar 1, 2017 some of the stunning fan art i ve stumbled across for legend. In i am legend, a terrible plague has decimated the world, and those who were unfortunate enough to survive are transformed into bloodthirsty creatures of the night. I am legend was released on december 14, 2007, in the united states and canada, and opened to the largest ever box office not adjusted for inflation for a nonchristmas film released in the u. Matheson kept busy with tv and film writingjust three years before his death, he helped write a hilarious episode of the tv show family guy. I am certainly honoured and delighted that you have chosen i am legend as the vampire novel of the century, which is a rather dubious but interesting distinction, said the author. He stood there for a moment looking around the silent room, shaking his head slowly. If you dont like the book design of the fs i am legend le, you can blame the artist. Series isbncatalog id price pages format type cover artist verif. I am legend alone was adapted for the cinema five times. Many of his stories have been adapted into films, with variations of i am legend making it to the screen four times.
Signed by allen williams, this artist gift edition is limited to. Posts about i am legend novel written by chelly wood. The starry night painting by vincent van gogh in i am legend movie. The series was adapted by horror author steve niles. I am legend is a 1954 postapocalyptic horror novel by american writer richard matheson that was influential in the modern development of zombie and. This is currently the inprint mass market edition of the book, which has already gone into multiple printings. Despite the books popularity in hollywood, neither those first two adaptations nor this most recent one have been completely faithful to. Romero both cite the book as a significant influence on their own work, and it was named the vampire novel of the century in 2012. Goodreads members who liked i am legend also liked. The basis for the film starring academy award nominee will smith, i am legend is a classic of horror and suspense. I am legend is named vampire novel of the century horror. I am legend is the product of an anxious artistic mind working in an anxious cultural climate. This study guide consists of approximately 45 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of i am legend. The series was penciled by elman brown with cover art by mark cox.
The story stops annoyingly suddenly, as if the rest of it has. I am legend is a 2007 american postapocalyptic thriller film based on the 1954 novel of the same name by richard matheson. I am legend by richard matheson numbered edition suntup. I am legend by richard matheson lettered edition suntup. Hes organizing a charity telethon and needs tv cop. I read neither book but seen the first kinda i am legend where theyre like regular people and since hes the last human, hes more of boogeymankiller to them. I am legend, richard mathesons brutal tale of survival and vampires, arrives in a spectacular folio edition illustrated by artist dave mckean and introduced by a modern master of horror, joe hill. Feb 22, 2019 to date, there are three official film adaptations of richard mathesons iconic 1954 scifihorror novel, i am legend. Oct 05, 2016 richard mathesons i am legend is one of the greatest vampirezombie novels ever written, and is a noted inspiration on people like stephen king and george romero. Jul 29, 2016 posted by iamlegendallthetime on march 14, 20 in uncategorized this is a song i recorded and mixed for this artist billy lytle check out the video tags. Richard matheson 192620 was the new york times bestselling author of i am legend, hell house, somewhere in time, the incredible shrinking.
Deviantart is the worlds largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts, allowing people to connect. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. But after finding my old copy on the shelf downstairs, ive. Were not counting 2007s i am omega, so dont even ask. Greed by jacqueline druga cmwilson101, cmwilson101 cmwilson101. Nov 22, 2008 tor reissued i am legend with collected stories to coincide with the release of the will smith film in 2007. You all are incredible see more ideas about legend, legend book series, marie lu. As i am legend begins, in january, 1976, earth has been ravaged, first by nuclear war, then by a mysterious plague that transforms its victims into vampires. I am not a psychic by richard belzer signed true 1st printing, mystery novel comedy legend johnny leland has called in his chips. I am legend by richard matheson artist gift edition. I am legend author richard matheson was himself a real.
I am legend is brilliant commentary and society and human relationships and, really, the very definition of humanity. Artist gift edition signed by allen williams, the artist gift edition is limited to copies and features a dust jacket with wraparound artwork. It is two months later, march 1976, and the house has been made livable again. Romero both cite the book as a significant influence on their own work, and it. Quote a sentence or two from one of his flashbacks to show that your prediction has merit, based on events that have happened to neville. A deadly virus has taken hold of the world rejected by a few the immune, killing many the dead, and leaving the rest the infected who live on to hunt the living, after dark. I am legend is based on a 1954 richard matheson scifi novel of the same name. Find books like i am legend from the worlds largest community of readers. I am legend is very short, not novel length, only 159 pages long, out of the 312 pages in the book.
I am legend study guide from litcharts the creators of. Reflect on what youve learned from nevilles flashbacks. I am legend is a novel by richard matheson in which robert neville struggles to survive as the sole remaining human in a world overrun by. Tor reissued i am legend with collected stories to coincide with the release of the will smith film in 2007. The exact delivery time cannot be 100% guaranteed, but if you need to make arrangements for a specific. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
The designs, buildings, bridge, towers, structures. The content is identical to the previous tor paperback. Limited to copies, all books are signed by allen williams. Now for a topic thats neither divisive nor prone to eliciting irrational anger and awkward discomfort. I am meant to be writing a blog about how i am legend, by the late, immensely great, richard matheson, is the king of vampire novels. The fine press limited edition of i am legend by richard matheson is. This outstanding i am legend book cover is stunning and the. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I am legend folio society leatherbound le easton press. In 2012, the horror writers association gave i am legend the special vampire novel of the century award. Currently only have 1 suntup book rosemarys baby and its beautiful. I am legend artist gift edition jacket revealed suntup editions.
Mar 10, 2020 the mission of the archive is to collect an example of every worldwide edition of richard mathesons i am legend published since its debut in 1954. There are two camps when it comes to discussing the. May 04, 2018 this giveaway is sponsored by the folio society edition of richard mathesons i am legend, illustrated by dave mckean and introduced by joe hill the folio society has just published a stunning new edition of richard mathesons masterpiece, i am legend featuring seven searing colour images and four black and white sectionopening spreads created by awardwinning illustrator dave mckean. The book has inspired at least two other films, the last man on earth starring vincent price and the omega man starring charlton heston. Step into a world of discovery, exploration and adventure in the legend of zelda. I was delighted that i could find a nonwill smith cover for this book.
Then, the shipping takes 3 to 7 business days, depending on destination. Breath of the wild, a boundarybreaking new game in the acclaimed series. As a science fiction novel, i am legend doesnt reference very many historical events. Buy i am legend book online at the folio society from the worlds most. I am legend read online free from your pc or mobile. It is now one of the most famous works by an american artist outside the united states. Famously adapted to film as the last man on earth in 1964, the omega man in 1971 and i am legend in 2007. This is currently the inprint mass market edition of the book. The book is full of good ideas, every other one of which is immediately dropped and kicked out of sight. Usually, it takes 45 weeks for to paint and for painting to dry. This outstanding i am legend book cover is stunning and the cityscape looks incredible. The fine press limited edition of i am legend by richard matheson is presented in three states. I am legend, richard mathesons brutal tale of survival and vampires, arrives in a spectacular folio edition illustrated by artist dave mckean and.