by Rod Serling
First published 1993
Rod Serling curated these original stories specifically to transform into episodes for his Night Gallery television series. The collection features works by horror and science fiction masters including H.P. Lovecraft, C.M. Kornbluth, Fritz Leiber, and Richard Matheson, alongside Serling's own contributions. Each story was selected for its television potential, representing the source material that viewers saw adapted on screen. Serling bridges the gap between literature and broadcast media, showcasing how written fiction translates into visual storytelling. The anthology reveals the creative process behind one of television's most memorable supernatural series, offering readers the chance to experience these tales in their original literary form before Serling's cameras brought them to life.
Genres: science-fiction, 20th-century, horror, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, thought-provoking
Tropes: anthology, found-family
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
326 pages · Hardcover · UNKNO