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After it was recommended by Goatboy, then countless others, I asked someone to get it for me for Christmas.
It'a a really good read, and has aged incredibly well. Can see that it has been hugely influential. I really enjoyed the way he tried to research the problem (why crosses don't always work), and all of the stuff on isolation (urges, drinking, desparation) was fantastic...
Anyway, I'd heard that there was a script doing the rounds, even though it's already been adapted as a film twice. (I've not seen either version, but The Omega Man is on Sky Cinema on the 29th or something - apparently it's not that good, but it'll be interesting to see).
So I found this script at http://www.vampiremovies.co.uk/scripts.htm and it's awful. I'm not sure if this is the one that Arnols Schwarzaneggar was at one time attached to, or even the one that's been linked to Michael Bay and Will Smith, or if it's completely separate but, the few pages I read of it are absolutely awful.
Okay SPOILERS ahead!
It's set in 2002, and the vampires come about thanks to a scientificly develop virus that is supposed ot heal the body. I didn't read far enough to see if there is any mention of real vampires, but if not, that's crap.
Ben Cortman, the vampire that Robert Neville hunts for fun because he used to know him, the pathetic character that looks like Oliver Hardy - in this script he is the king of the vampires.
The ending has Robert saving a bunch of kids on a train, letting Cortman sink into sand, and getting the girl.
Nooooooooooooo! That is so not what the story was about! To have any kind of happy ending whatsoever completey ruins it!
It'a a really good read, and has aged incredibly well. Can see that it has been hugely influential. I really enjoyed the way he tried to research the problem (why crosses don't always work), and all of the stuff on isolation (urges, drinking, desparation) was fantastic...
Anyway, I'd heard that there was a script doing the rounds, even though it's already been adapted as a film twice. (I've not seen either version, but The Omega Man is on Sky Cinema on the 29th or something - apparently it's not that good, but it'll be interesting to see).
So I found this script at http://www.vampiremovies.co.uk/scripts.htm and it's awful. I'm not sure if this is the one that Arnols Schwarzaneggar was at one time attached to, or even the one that's been linked to Michael Bay and Will Smith, or if it's completely separate but, the few pages I read of it are absolutely awful.
Okay SPOILERS ahead!
It's set in 2002, and the vampires come about thanks to a scientificly develop virus that is supposed ot heal the body. I didn't read far enough to see if there is any mention of real vampires, but if not, that's crap.
Ben Cortman, the vampire that Robert Neville hunts for fun because he used to know him, the pathetic character that looks like Oliver Hardy - in this script he is the king of the vampires.
The ending has Robert saving a bunch of kids on a train, letting Cortman sink into sand, and getting the girl.
Nooooooooooooo! That is so not what the story was about! To have any kind of happy ending whatsoever completey ruins it!
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Good news, my copy has been dispatched.
nearly finished LOTR:TTT so I'll take a break before RotK and read this.
nearly finished LOTR:TTT so I'll take a break before RotK and read this.
I just got my copy yesterday, £6.99 from Borders. Can't wait to start reading it, which will be tonight...
I finished reading it last night. I was only half way through but I had to read to the end. There were quite a few bits in it I had forgotten about, some of which were quite heart rending (I won't give any of it away). The ending was even better the second time around, the story is so well constructed, never have I read anything that captures the true feeling of isolation and claustrophobia as well as this.
The Omega Man was a complete Joke in comparison. I may pick up some more Richard Matheson books, I like his writing style.
The Omega Man was a complete Joke in comparison. I may pick up some more Richard Matheson books, I like his writing style.
Good, I did not waste £9 then.
YES!
http://www.whsmith.co.uk/WHS/Go.asp?isbn=1857988094&DB=220
Is this the one? I shall be upset if it isn't.
Is this the one? I shall be upset if it isn't.
Well, I ordered the book on Saturday and should have it by Wednesday. I'm looking forward to reading this more than reading LoTR!
Meka Dragon wrote:
> I want it to be vampires that are the cause, not
> biological war, I want to feel something when I want the movie, I
> don't want action hero dialogue and confrontations with the big evil
> bad guy.
you know, in the book the cause was either chemical or biological war. I had forgotten, but was reminded last night when I was reading it. Mosquitos then spread the 'disease' all over the globe.
I always envisaged Robert Neville being played by someone like Anthony Hopkins (though he is getting a bit old for the role now). I am as yet undecided about who would play the psychotic Ben Cortman.
Will Smith? That's terrible, just terrible casting.
> I want it to be vampires that are the cause, not
> biological war, I want to feel something when I want the movie, I
> don't want action hero dialogue and confrontations with the big evil
> bad guy.
you know, in the book the cause was either chemical or biological war. I had forgotten, but was reminded last night when I was reading it. Mosquitos then spread the 'disease' all over the globe.
I always envisaged Robert Neville being played by someone like Anthony Hopkins (though he is getting a bit old for the role now). I am as yet undecided about who would play the psychotic Ben Cortman.
Will Smith? That's terrible, just terrible casting.
I forgot there's a Waterstones in town too. I'll check that out.
The graphic novel sounds good. Might get it once I've read the original.
The graphic novel sounds good. Might get it once I've read the original.
ßulle††™ wrote:
> Know where I can buy this, other than online?
>
> The local bookshop don't have it, neither does WH Smith. *Could* try
> Borders, any other ideas?
Hmmm, its a classic, so I thought you would have got it at a good bookstore (Waterstones, Dillons etc)
Smiths definately wouldn't have it, so I think online is you're only way.
I've just done a quick search and have found out there is a graphic novel version available. cool.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/ (space) 1932382089/102-7324060-4658529?v=glance
Next on my wishlist I think.
> Know where I can buy this, other than online?
>
> The local bookshop don't have it, neither does WH Smith. *Could* try
> Borders, any other ideas?
Hmmm, its a classic, so I thought you would have got it at a good bookstore (Waterstones, Dillons etc)
Smiths definately wouldn't have it, so I think online is you're only way.
I've just done a quick search and have found out there is a graphic novel version available. cool.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/ (space) 1932382089/102-7324060-4658529?v=glance
Next on my wishlist I think.
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