Richard Matheson
Books in Order by Date of Publication
Richard Matheson's writing career spans over six decades yielding an impressive array of works that have captivated readers worldwide. His unique blend of psychological insight philosophical introspection and a keen sense of the unknown has cemented his status as a master of the genre. Matheson's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions thought-provoking themes and a knack for balancing intellectual curiosity with raw emotional intensity. His body of work encompasses a wide range of genres including science fiction horror fantasy and suspense. What makes his books so enduringly popular is the way they tackle fundamental human questions challenging readers to confront the darker aspects of existence and the human condition. With 131 books in publication order Matheson's legacy is a testament to his boundless creativity and his ability to craft compelling stories that continue to resonate with audiences today.
1. Les seins de glace (1953) Buy on Amazon
2. I am Legend (1954) Buy on Amazon
3. Born of Man and Woman (1954) Buy on Amazon
4. Star Science Fiction Stories No. 3 (1954) Buy on Amazon
5. Third from the sun (1955) Buy on Amazon
6. The Shores of Space (1957) Buy on Amazon
7. A stir of echoes (1958) Buy on Amazon
8. Singing in the shrouds; A stir of echoes; The malignant heart (1958) Buy on Amazon
9. The beardless warriors (1960) Buy on Amazon
10. Star of Stars (1960) Buy on Amazon
11. ALONE BY NIGHT (1961) Buy on Amazon
12. The Shrinking Man (1962) Buy on Amazon
13. Shock II (1964) Buy on Amazon
14. The Beardless Warriors (Corgi Books. no. GB 1290.) (1964) Buy on Amazon
15. Shock 3 (1967) Buy on Amazon
16. The witchcraft reader (1969) Buy on Amazon
17. Invasion of the Robots (1969) Buy on Amazon
18. Works (Buried Talents / Dance of the Dead / Dress of White Silk / From Shadowed Places / I Am Legend / Mad House / Person to Person / Prey / The Funeral / The Near Departed / Witch War) (1970) Buy on Amazon
19. Hell House (1971) Buy on Amazon
20. The Science Fiction Hall of Fame -- Volume Two (1972) Buy on Amazon
21. The Devil's Generation (1973) Buy on Amazon
22. Somewhere in Time (1975) Buy on Amazon
23. What Dreams May Come (1978) Buy on Amazon
24. Shock! (1978) Buy on Amazon
25. Shock III (1978) Buy on Amazon
26. Shock 1 (1979) Buy on Amazon
27. Wolf's Complete Book of Terror (1979) Buy on Amazon
28. Dark Forces (1980) Buy on Amazon
29. The Magazine of fantasy and science fiction. A 30-year retrospective (1980) Buy on Amazon
30. 65 Great Spine Chillers (1982) Buy on Amazon
31. Science Fiction A to Z (1982) Buy on Amazon
32. Laughing Space (1982) Buy on Amazon
33. Isaac Asimov Presents the Best Science Fiction Firsts (1984) Buy on Amazon
34. Isaac Asimov Presents The Great SF Stories 12 (1950) (1984) Buy on Amazon
35. The Twilight Zone (1985) Buy on Amazon
36. Hill house (1985) Buy on Amazon
37. Asimov's Ghosts (1985) Buy on Amazon
38. Strange Maine (1986) Buy on Amazon
39. The Dark Descent (1987) Buy on Amazon
40. Isaac Asimov Presents The Great SF Stories 16 (1954) (1987) Buy on Amazon
41. Noir (1988) Buy on Amazon
42. Isaac Asimov presents the golden age of science fiction. Sixth Series (1988) Buy on Amazon
43. Earthbound (1989) Buy on Amazon
44. The Bradbury Chronicles (1991) Buy on Amazon
45. I Am Legend Book No. 2 (I Am Legend) (1991) Buy on Amazon
46. By the Gun (1993) Buy on Amazon
47. 7 steps to midnight (1993) Buy on Amazon
48. The Path (1993) Buy on Amazon
49. The gunfight (1993) Buy on Amazon
50. Collected Stories (1993) Buy on Amazon
51. Shadow on the sun (1994) Buy on Amazon
52. Now You See It . . (1995) Buy on Amazon
53. Steps to midnight (1995) Buy on Amazon
54. Robert Bloch (1995) Buy on Amazon
55. The Memoirs of Wild Bill Hickok (1996) Buy on Amazon
56. Robert Bloch's Psychos (1997) Buy on Amazon
57. I Am Legend - Hell House (1997) Buy on Amazon
58. Blood Thirst (1997) Buy on Amazon
59. Scary! (1998) Buy on Amazon
60. Stir of Echoes (1999) Buy on Amazon
61. Path (1999) Buy on Amazon
62. Passion Play (2000) Buy on Amazon
63. Hunger And Thirst (2000) Buy on Amazon
64. Mediums Rare (2000) Buy on Amazon
65. LegEND (The Script Publishing Project) (2000) Buy on Amazon
66. Somewhere in Time (The Script Publishing Project) (2000) Buy on Amazon
67. Camp Pleasant (2001) Buy on Amazon
68. The Legend of Hell House (2001) Buy on Amazon
69. California sorcery (2001) Buy on Amazon
70. Nightmare at 20000 Feet (2002) Buy on Amazon
71. Hunted past reason (2002) Buy on Amazon
72. Abu and the 7 Marvels (2002) Buy on Amazon
73. A Primer of Reality (2002) Buy on Amazon
74. Richard Matheson's The Twilight Zone Scripts (Volume 2) (2002) Buy on Amazon
75. Pride (2002) Buy on Amazon
76. Dogs of war (2002) Buy on Amazon
77. Duel (2003) Buy on Amazon
78. Offbeat (2003) Buy on Amazon
79. Richard Matheson (2003) Buy on Amazon
80. Come Fygures Come Shadowes (2003) Buy on Amazon
81. Darker Places (2004) Buy on Amazon
82. Richard Matheson's Kolchak Scripts (2004) Buy on Amazon
83. Duel & The Distributor (2004) Buy on Amazon
84. Woman (2005) Buy on Amazon
85. Richard Matheson: Collected Stories Vol. 3 (Richard Matheson: Collected Stories) (2005) Buy on Amazon
86. Unrealized Dreams (2005) Buy on Amazon
87. I am Legend and Other Stories (2006) Buy on Amazon
88. Bloodlines (2006) Buy on Amazon
89. The Link (2006) Buy on Amazon
90. Novell Identity Manager Administrator's Handbook (2006) Buy on Amazon
91. Beardless Warriors (2007) Buy on Amazon
92. Visions of Death (2007) Buy on Amazon
93. Button Button (2008) Buy on Amazon
94. Road Rage (2009) Buy on Amazon
95. The box (2009) Buy on Amazon
96. Memoirs of Wild Bill Hickok (2009) Buy on Amazon
97. Box (2009) Buy on Amazon
98. Gun Fight (2009) Buy on Amazon
99. The Vampire Archives (2009) Buy on Amazon
100. Matheson uncollected (2010) Buy on Amazon
101. Legends of the Gun Years (2010) Buy on Amazon
102. Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! (2011) Buy on Amazon
103. Other kingdoms (2011) Buy on Amazon
104. Steel and other stories (2011) Buy on Amazon
105. Backteria and Other Improbable Tales (2011) Buy on Amazon
106. Lyrics (2011) Buy on Amazon
107. Link (2011) Buy on Amazon
108. Steel (2011) Buy on Amazon
109. Backteria (2011) Buy on Amazon
110. Shrinking Man (2011) Buy on Amazon
111. The incredible shrinking man (2011) Buy on Amazon
112. Generations (2012) Buy on Amazon
113. Leave Yesterday Alone and Musings (2013) Buy on Amazon
114. Return to Hell House (2013) Buy on Amazon
115. Fury on Sunday (2014) Buy on Amazon
116. Someone Is Bleeding (2014) Buy on Amazon
117. Ride the Nightmare (2014) Buy on Amazon
118. Now You See It . . . (2014) Buy on Amazon
119. Fury on Sunday and the Agony Column (2015) Buy on Amazon
120. Harry O. Morris (2015) Buy on Amazon
121. Waker Dreams (2016) Buy on Amazon
122. KOLCHAK : the Night Strangler Files (2016) Buy on Amazon
123. Science Fiction Gems (2016) Buy on Amazon
124. The best of Richard Matheson (2017) Buy on Amazon
125. Memoirs of Wild Bill Hickok and Shadow on the Sun (2017) Buy on Amazon
126. Flight or Fright (2018) Buy on Amazon
127. Time for Violence (2019) Buy on Amazon
128. Richard Matheson Thrillers (2020) Buy on Amazon
129. Richard Matheson Suspense Novels (2020) Buy on Amazon
130. One Hundred (2020) Buy on Amazon
131. Galaxy Science Fiction October 1950 (2021) Buy on Amazon
About Richard Matheson
Richard Matheson was a renowned American novelist and author born on February 20 1926 in Allendale New Jersey. His early life was marked by a love for science fiction and fantasy which would later become the foundation of his writing career. Matheson's writing style was characterized by a blend of genres seamlessly weaving together elements of science fiction horror and suspense.
As a novelist Matheson's works often explored the human condition delving into themes of mortality existence and the consequences of technological advancements. His writing was driven by a deep curiosity about the world and its complexities leading to the creation of thought-provoking and engaging stories that captivated readers. Matheson's ability to craft compelling narratives coupled with his vivid descriptions and philosophical undertones set him apart from his peers.
Throughout his career Matheson penned numerous bestselling books many of which were adapted into successful films and television series. His works have been praised for their innovative storytelling memorable characters and thought-provoking themes which continue to resonate with readers today. Fans of Matheson's books have been drawn to his unique blend of intellect and imagination making him one of the most beloved and respected authors of his generation.