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    And I will do this sparingly so I don't get into trouble but there are 60 S\L books left. And 154 of Brother.

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    It is a point of view or perhaps a personal taste, but always an introduction is something important for me. I enjoy it a lot, because maybe I can share the emotions and feelings that the introducer writes in those lines. I don't see it as an introduction to the book, I see it as an introduction to how the book influences literature, life or self-existence.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RC65 View Post
    Probably, though I readily admit I have a soft spot for I AM LEGEND, so don't personally feel as strong r.e. the other two that, you're right, do have a similar legacy.

    I would say, however (and as objectively as I can be), I do think I AM LEGEND has a more enduring, timeless legacy than the other two, a larger footprint in the genre and literature/fiction in general. Both of the other books are important, respected, valued works, and they're both novels I love, but to my mind they seem more dated in their influence and pop-culture import...Jackson's work's in the '60s, Levin's in the '70s. The recent miniseries certainly brought Jackson's book back to the fore, but short of that, both it and Levin's novel (and the film of it) are touchstones of their respective decades, but Matheson's book has seen continual rebirths in interest (and films and graphic novels, etc. etc.) to make it fresh and relevant to each new decade. If a book has largely been out of the popular public consciousness, an introduction would indeed be a nice way to welcome it back when appearing in a new deluxe edition...but if it's been nearly omnipresent in that popular public consciousness since its publication, an introduction is much less warranted and, to my mind, less welcome.
    Again, very well said. You should write Danse Macabre II...

    All this reminds me of the afterword R.C. Matheson wrote for the Gaunlet Press edition of Richard Matheson's Hell House. It is written like a letter to the publisher, kindly thanking him for the opportunity but ultimately declining because he believes nothing he could write would do the book justice.

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    The next one doesn't have an intro either now that I think about it. And talk about something completely different... well, you'll see.

    Off the top of my head, pretty much every other book planned has an introduction. One by the great-grandson of the author, and another by the son of the author. There's actually some interesting intro authors coming up.

    Edit: Oh, and of course there is one by the author himself.

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    I did too, although Matheson was displeased with all the filmed (3 I think) versions of the novel.
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    Quote Originally Posted by zelig View Post
    The next one doesn't have an intro either now that I think about it. And talk about something completely different... well, you'll see.

    Off the top of my head, pretty much every other book planned has an introduction. One by the great-grandson of the author, and another by the son of the author. There's actually some interesting intro authors coming up.

    Edit: Oh, and of course there is one by the author himself.
    See, and I think intros by the authors themselves or their family/offspring if they're deceased are great to include because they either, respectively: A). give insight to what the author was thinking while creating the novel, the inspiration and process of the writing of the book, or, B). give insight into the familial environment of the author from a family member's perspective, so as to give a sense of the man/woman behind the work. I find that kind of behind-the-curtain stuff fascinating and those kind of introductions very welcome. It's the strangers' critical assessments of legendary books that, as they saying goes, need no introductions, that I can well do without...so since Matheson is unfortunately no longer around to provide insight and R. C. Matheson has demurred, I again was glad to see I AM LEGEND get the hands-off treatment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ur2ndbiggestfan View Post
    I did too, although Matheson was displeased with all the filmed (3 I think) versions of the novel.
    ...though he did think that the Vincent Price version, The Last Man on Earth, was the best of the bunch. While I do think Price was miscast as the "everyman" of Matheson's novel, I do agree with him that the tone, the feel, of the film captured the tone, the feel, of Matheson's book far better than the other two.

    That said, The Omega Man has always been a favorite movie of mine...I caught that thing when I was very young and I've probably seen in more than a dozen times since. No, it's not Matheson's novel on celluloid, but it's a helluva fun flick and Heston's great in the role.

    The Will Smith version...well, I thought it was okay and didn't quite get all the criticism that seemed to fall upon it at time. It wasn't great, but I thought it was fairly entertaining.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Black Miau View Post
    It is a point of view or perhaps a personal taste, but always an introduction is something important for me. I enjoy it a lot, because maybe I can share the emotions and feelings that the introducer writes in those lines. I don't see it as an introduction to the book, I see it as an introduction to how the book influences literature, life or self-existence.
    That is very true if the introduction is done well by a relevant person without giving away spoilers.

    I can also understand the publishing decision to go ahead without an introduction.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Br!an View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Black Miau View Post
    It is a point of view or perhaps a personal taste, but always an introduction is something important for me. I enjoy it a lot, because maybe I can share the emotions and feelings that the introducer writes in those lines. I don't see it as an introduction to the book, I see it as an introduction to how the book influences literature, life or self-existence.
    That is very true if the introduction is done well by a relevant person without giving away spoilers.

    I can also understand the publishing decision to go ahead without an introduction.
    I could have killed Peter Straub for giving away tons of spoilers in Brian Evenson’s “Last Days”.

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    I always read introductions and forwards last.
    I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Br!an View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Black Miau View Post
    It is a point of view or perhaps a personal taste, but always an introduction is something important for me. I enjoy it a lot, because maybe I can share the emotions and feelings that the introducer writes in those lines. I don't see it as an introduction to the book, I see it as an introduction to how the book influences literature, life or self-existence.
    That is very true if the introduction is done well by a relevant person without giving away spoilers.

    I can also understand the publishing decision to go ahead without an introduction.
    Totally agree with you!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeDuke View Post
    And I will do this sparingly so I don't get into trouble but there are 60 S\L books left. And 154 of Brother.
    Why would you get into trouble?
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    I think this edition should be signed by pawprint of the German Shepherd who starred in the Will Smith movie adaptation.
    Alright, we'll call it a draw.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian861 View Post
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    And I will do this sparingly so I don't get into trouble but there are 60 S\L books left. And 154 of Brother.
    Why would you get into trouble?
    With me, who knows. But I will just do it a little bit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeDuke View Post
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    And I will do this sparingly so I don't get into trouble but there are 60 S\L books left. And 154 of Brother.
    Why would you get into trouble?
    With me, who knows. But I will just do it a little bit.
    I like your reports. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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    For what, fastest to sell out?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Br!an View Post
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    And I will do this sparingly so I don't get into trouble but there are 60 S\L books left. And 154 of Brother.
    Why would you get into trouble?
    With me, who knows. But I will just do it a little bit.
    I like your reports. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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    Quote Originally Posted by Munnecom View Post
    For what, fastest to sell out?
    Yeah. And I still find it remarkable considering the chatter at the time was sweating how new the book was and how there was already a limited edition of it.

    Lesson is: never sweat the sweaty chatter. Buy what speaks to you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by webstar1000 View Post
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    And I will do this sparingly so I don't get into trouble but there are 60 S\L books left. And 154 of Brother.
    Why would you get into trouble?
    With me, who knows. But I will just do it a little bit.
    I like your reports. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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    Quote Originally Posted by jeffingoff View Post
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    For what, fastest to sell out?
    Yeah. And I still find it remarkable considering the chatter at the time was sweating how new the book was and how there was already a limited edition of it.

    Lesson is: never sweat the sweaty chatter. Buy what speaks to you.

    By far the most amazing book in my collection.
    There's always a bigger fish and room for a fancier edition.

    For me, it's a tie between Suntup's Horns and Misery and Amaranthine Books' Dracula (some call it tacky, I love it). I have one on the way that might just take the top spot, though. I'll have to see it in person first, but my expectations are very high.

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    Thanks Guy's. I just want to keep people up to date in case they are on the fence, or by some chance someone stops in here for the first time. I just want to let anyone new that there are books available.
    I think Paul doesn't care about how fast a book sells out. Now, when people come to his site they can put on a happy face because there are two books available. Granted, at different price points but
    it's still good a thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Munnecom View Post
    For me, it's a tie between Suntup's Horns and Misery and Amaranthine Books' Dracula (some call it tacky, I love it). I have one on the way that might just take the top spot, though. I'll have to see it in person first, but my expectations are very high.

    Oooooooooooooo... do share when you get it! Something that meets or exceeds those books must be very nice indeed

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