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Clive Barker
Clive Barker was born in Liverpool in 1952. He is the worldwide bestselling author of the Books of Blood, and numerous novels including Imajica, The Great and Secret Show, Sacrament and Galilee. In addition to his work as a novelist and short story writer he also illustrates, writes, directs and... show more

Clive Barker was born in Liverpool in 1952. He is the worldwide bestselling author of the Books of Blood, and numerous novels including Imajica, The Great and Secret Show, Sacrament and Galilee. In addition to his work as a novelist and short story writer he also illustrates, writes, directs and produces for the stage and screen. His films include Hellraiser, Hellbound, Nightbreed and Candyman. Clive lives in Beverly Hills, California.
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Joel Hunter Gun
Joel Hunter Gun rated it 10 years ago
This book creeped me out so much when I was a kid that I wouldn't keep it in my room! Now that I am much older, I keep it on my writing desk at all times. This book of short stories is unique and thought provoking, with a sinister twist of the macabre. It's because of books like this that I am proud...
Konnici na Liriite - Chevalier Du Lys
This is the first book of two sets of trilogies of short stories. So far there are no interconnected stories but from what I read somewhere all 6 books were written in 18 months.First of all - I enjoy reading Clive Barker's novels but there is something there that I can't put my finger on, that make...
MizNikki
MizNikki rated it 11 years ago
The Yattering and Jack was my favorite. A demon is constantly taunting Jack. It got 4 stars and so did The Meat Train. Pig Blood Blues was a solid 3 but the last two about actors being dead, and the human mashed giant only get two.
MatthewHunter
MatthewHunter rated it 12 years ago
I knew I was getting into some gory business when I picked up Books of Blood. The opening quote says it all: "Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we're opened, we're red." What I didn't know was that Clive Barker would blow me away with his talent, creativity, and stunning imagination. Maybe I sh...
Bark at the Ghouls
Bark at the Ghouls rated it 14 years ago
I originally read this book when it was a brand new release and I was fourteen. I remember buying it with my allowance at the local drugstore. I'm betting most of it went over my head at the time but I have fond memories of scaring people away from speaking to me when reading this. I'm curious h...
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