Richard Matheson Reading Order
8 series · 122 books · Born 1926-02-20
Richard Matheson was a prolific master of speculative fiction who spent seven decades crafting inventive tales that merged science fiction, horror, and fantasy into deeply human stories. Beginning with his breakthrough 1950 short story "Born of Man and Woman," Matheson established himself as a virtuoso of the shorter form, producing countless award-winning novellas and stories that explored the uncanny and extraordinary hiding within everyday life. His work ranged from philosophical science fiction explorations to psychological horror, influencing generations of writers and earning him recognition as one of the most important genre authors of the twentieth century.
Anthologies Series
Complete34 books (1954–2018)
Start with Star Science Fiction Stories No. 3 - F-675, the first of 34 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Star Science Fiction Stories No. 3 - F-675
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Foundations of Fear Anthology Series
Complete4 books (1992–1994)
Start with An Exploration of Horror: Foundations of Fear(With: George R.R. Martin,Robert A. Heinlein,David G. Hartwell,Peter Straub,Daphne du Maurier,Clive Barker,Carlos Fuentes,Arthur Machen,Gerald Durrell), the first of 4 books in the Foundations of Fear Anthology series.
Start this series with An Exploration of Horror: Foundations of Fear(With: George R.R. Martin,Robert A. Heinlein,David G. Hartwell,Peter Straub,Daphne du Maurier,Clive Barker,Carlos Fuentes,Arthur Machen,Gerald Durrell)
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Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2007–2007)
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1993–2007)
Start with The Path, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Path
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete18 books (1951–2002)
Start with Blood Son / Drink My Blood / Drink My Red Blood, the first of 18 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Blood Son / Drink My Blood / Drink My Red Blood
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete27 books (1954–2020)
Start with Born Of Man And Woman, the first of 27 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Born Of Man And Woman
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete31 books (1953–2013)
Start with Fury on Sunday, the first of 31 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Fury on Sunday
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The Dark Descent Series
Complete3 books (1987–1991)
Start with Volume I: The Color of Evil and read in order.
Start this series with Volume I: The Color of Evil
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Richard Matheson written?
- Richard Matheson has written 122 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1951 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Richard Matheson series?
- Here are the first books in Richard Matheson's series: Anthologies: Star Science Fiction Stories No. 3 - F-675; Foundations of Fear Anthology: An Exploration of Horror: Foundations of Fear(With: George R.R. Martin,Robert A. Heinlein,David G. Hartwell,Peter Straub,Daphne du Maurier,Clive Barker,Carlos Fuentes,Arthur Machen,Gerald Durrell); Non-Fiction: The Path; Short Stories/Novellas: Blood Son / Drink My Blood / Drink My Red Blood; Short Story Collections: Born Of Man And Woman.
- What order should I read Richard Matheson's books?
- We recommend reading Richard Matheson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Richard Matheson's series complete?
- Richard Matheson has 8 completed series.