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Created page with "== Early Life and Education == Richard Matheson was born on February 20, 1926, in Allendale, New Jersey. He was the son of Norwegian immigrants, and his upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, played a significant role in shaping his literary voice. Matheson attended Brooklyn Technical High School, where he developed an early interest in writing. After graduating, he served in the United States Army during World War II, an experience that would later influence his work, parti..."