The Midnight Meat Train
- 218 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Clive Barker Books
October 5, 1952
Clive Barker stands as a master of contemporary horror and fantasy, unafraid to delve into profound explorations of reality, the mind, and dreams. His early career focused on chilling short stories and Faustian novels, later evolving towards modern fantasy infused with horror elements that examine the power of words and memory. Beyond his writing, Barker is a prolific visual artist who often illustrates his own books, and he has made significant contributions to filmmaking as both a director and screenwriter. His distinctive voice and bold imagination mark him as a truly unique literary force.
Imajica
- 1136 pages
- 40 hours of reading
A book of revelations. A seamless tapestry of erotic passion, thwarted ambition and mythic horror. Clive Barker takes us on a voyage to worlds beyond our knowledge, but within our grasp.
The Dark Descent
- 1024 pages
- 36 hours of reading
This anthology features a curated selection of imaginative stories that push the boundaries of fantasy literature. Each tale offers a unique perspective, showcasing the creativity of various authors. The collection is recognized for its exceptional quality and diversity, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. With its award-winning status, it highlights the best in contemporary fantasy, inviting readers to explore new worlds and ideas through captivating narratives.
Books Of Blood Omnibus 2
- 152 pages
- 6 hours of reading
A collection from the master of horror ... trust nothing except your fear...
These 16 stories explore the nightmarish point where sensuality and horror meet. Displaying their unique talents with a focus on dark fantasy, each writer offers a sophisticated tale that will delight fans of horror, erotica, and quality short fiction alike. Authors include Clive Barker, Joyce Carol Oates, Dan Simmons and Doug Clegg.
Clive Barker's Collected Best Hellraiser
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
One of the most popular horror movie series of all time spawned a landmark comics anthology edited by the Master of Horror himself. Featuring short stories illustrated by top-drawer comics talent like Alex Ross, Mike Mignola and Colleen Doran, and written by New York Times best-selling authors Neil Gaiman and Barker himself, among others, this long-awaited collection contains the absolute best of the Hellraiser stories, hand-selected by Barker himself, in one gorgeous full-colour package.
Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
This is an exploration of the tradition of horror, from its earliest origins - as far back as the biblical victim Job - to the monsters, slashers, satanic children and serial killers who represent our anxieties today. Each letter of the alphabet is used as a starting point for an aspect, element or ingredient of horror. It may be a scene in a film, such as the shower scene in "Psycho", or a character such as Freddie in "Nightmare on Elm Street". Or it may be idea such as evil, violence or darkness, which is explored to reveal hidden meanings. Other themes examined include the psychological impact of horror, the role of women as heroines and victims, and the incarnation of the film monster
Abarat: Days of Magic, Nights of War
- 556 pages
- 20 hours of reading
All things in their time . . .Candy Quackenbush's adventures in the Abarat are getting stranger by the hour. Why has the Lord of Midnight sent his henchman after her? Why can she suddenly speak words of magic? Why is this world familiar?Candy and her companions must solve the mystery of her past before the forces of Night and Day clash and Absolute Midnight descends upon the islands.A final war is about to begin. . . .
Librarian's Note: Later edition of this ISBN found hereHORROR-BOOK 6 IN THE SERIES.
Books of Blood. Volumes One to Three
- 507 pages
- 18 hours of reading
From a power-invested ancient Roman statue that steals souls to long-dead movie stars resurrected to serve the forces of evil, these three collections of short stories combine the extraordinary with the ordinary, to create a nightmarish world of terror and the macabre
