{"product_id":"nightmare-at-20000-feet-horror-stories-9780312878276","title":"Nightmare at 20,000 Feet: Horror Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePersonally selected by Richard Matheson, the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eI Am Legend\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhat Dreams May Come\u003c\/i\u003e, the stories in \u003ci\u003eNightmare at 20,000 feet \u003c\/i\u003emore than demonstrate why Matheson's regarded as one of our most influential horror writers. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing the story \"Duel,\" a nail-biting tale of man versus machines that inspired Steven Spielberg's first film.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemember that monster on the wing of the airplane? William Shatner saw it on The Twilight Zone, John Lithgow saw it in the movie-even Bart Simpson saw it. \"Nightmare at 20,000 Feet\" is just one of many classic horror stories by Richard Matheson that have insinuated themselves into our collective imagination. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere are more than twenty of Matheson's most memorable tales of fear and paranoia, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Prey,\" in which a terrified woman is stalked by a malevolent Tiki doll, as chillingly captured in yet another legendary TV moment; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Blood Son,\" a disturbing portrait of a strange little boy who dreams of being a vampire; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Dress of White Silk,\" a seductively sinister tale of evil and innocence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Matheson\u003c\/b\u003e (1926-2013) is the author of many classic novels and short stories. He wrote in a variety of genres including terror, fantasy, horror, paranormal, suspense, science fiction and western. In addition to books, he wrote prolifically for television (including The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, Star Trek) and numerous feature films. Many of Matheson's novels and stories have been made into movies including\u003ci\u003e I Am Legend, Somewhere in Time, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWhat Dreams May Come.\u003c\/i\u003e His many awards include the World Fantasy and Bram Stoker Awards for Lifetime Achievement, the Hugo Award, Edgar Award, Spur Award for Best Western Novel, Writer's Guild awards, and in 2010 he was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"St. Martins Press-3PL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50655372312850,"sku":"9780312878276","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c1139d19-0ec7-4a02-9a7b-430360462297.jpg?v=1733380013","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/nightmare-at-20000-feet-horror-stories-9780312878276","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}