{"product_id":"nightmare-at-20-000-feet-horror-stories-paperback","title":"Nightmare at 20,000 Feet: Horror Stories - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Matheson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephen King\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ePrey, 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\u003eBlood Son, a disturbing portrait of a strange little boy who dreams of being a vampire; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDress of White Silk, a seductively sinister tale of evil and innocence.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 05, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nightmare at 20,000 Feet (and Other Stories)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762392269088,"sku":"9780312878276","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/14e84c25e0f0e5786e63baa25d93553b.webp?v=1780220779","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/nightmare-at-20-000-feet-horror-stories-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}