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A collection of short stories from the genre fiction Grand Master and New York Times –bestselling author of I Am Legend . The basis for the science fiction film Real Steel starring Hugh Jackman, Richard Matheson's "Steel" was previously filmed as a powerful episode of the original Twilight Zone television series—and is just one of over a dozen unforgettable tales in this outstanding collection, which includes two new stories that have never appeared in any of the multi-award-winning author's previous collections. Also featured is a bizarre satirical fantasy, "The Splendid Source," that was turned into an episode of Family Guy . A Science Fiction Hall of Fame inductee, and the winner of the World Fantasy and Bram Stoker awards for Lifetime Achievement, Matheson's Steel: And Other Stories demonstrates once again the full range of his legendary imagination.
Is Steel: And Other Stories appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 15 and up.
This is a science fiction/fantasy short story collection by a legendary author known for genre-blending tales. Contains moderate violence typical of speculative fiction and mature themes, but isn't graphic or sexually explicit.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death and violence.
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Who'll love this
Teens interested in classic science fiction and dark fantasy will appreciate these imaginative, thought-provoking stories from the author of I Am Legend.