![]() ![]() In addition to this, The Essential Clive Barker includes an introduction by the renowned Armistead Maupin, author of Tales of the City, and a specially written commentary by Clive which gives a brand new insight to the man and his Art. His peerless imagination has only been matched by both his storytelling from the groundbreaking series of short stories, the Books of Blood, which served as a wake up call to a floundering horror industry, to the grand metaphysical vision of Galilee and his ability to create memorable characters such as Will Rabjohns Sacrament), Shadwell the salesman Weaveworld) and Judith Imajica). Huge in scope, this unique collection examines the work of a man who has taken us further than any other writer of modern fiction: from the fantastic lands of The Fugue Weaveworld) and the Dominions Imajica) to the uncharted waters of the dream sea, Quiddity The Great and Secret Show and Everville). Clive Barker takes us on a personal tour through the dark and fantastic land of his imagination. With a special introduction by Armistead Maupin, author of Tales of the City, this is a unique selection of the author's best short stories and extracts from his novels, chosen by Clive and accompanied by a personal commentary which reveals the man behind the art. ![]()
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