{"product_id":"clive-barkers-dark-worlds-hardcover","title":"Clive Barker's Dark Worlds: The Art and History of Clive Barker - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhil and Sarah Stokes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deep dive into the creative world and personal archive of the master of horror Clive Barker, from \u003ci\u003eHellraiser\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCandyman\u003c\/i\u003e to today.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I've seen the future of horror . . . and his name is Clive Barker.\u003c\/i\u003e\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the mid-1980s, Stephen King inducted a young English novelist into the world of great genre writers, and since then, this genius creator has only continued to expand his field of activity. Created by his two most loyal collaborators, Phil and Sarah Stokes, \u003ci\u003eClive Barker's Dark Worlds\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to shed light on the massive scope of Barker's creative work. With the help of Barker himself, this book contains exclusive insight from those who have worked with him creatively and professionally, alongside analyses of his works and comments over four decades from industry contemporaries and friends such as Ramsey Campbell, Quentin Tarantino, Neil Gaiman, China Miéville, Peter Straub, Armistead Maupin, J.G. Ballard, Wes Craven, and many more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book spans Barker's world, highlighting classics such as the character Pinhead, an icon in the pantheon of horror cinema; the \u003ci\u003eHellraiser\u003c\/i\u003e series of 11 films and a forthcoming HBO miniseries; and the cult films \u003ci\u003eNightbreed\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCandyman\u003c\/i\u003e, the latter of which was rebooted as a Jordan Peele production in 2021. In literature, Barker has written the horror anthology series Books of Blood, which was recently adapted by Hulu, as well as numerous fantasy sagas. \u003ci\u003eWeaveworld\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Great and Secret Show\u003c\/i\u003e have become instant genre classics, and Abarat is a beloved bestselling series for young adults. In the world of comics, Barker has partnered with major publishers such as Marvel and BOOM! Studios. This tireless creator has also dipped his toes into the worlds of toys, video games, and art, and his incredible collection of paintings, drawings, and photographs have been exhibited in galleries over the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes Color Illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhil and Sarah Stokes\u003c\/b\u003e are Clive Barker's longtime friends and official archivists. The London-based writers and researchers oversee Barker's official website, fan club, and immense personal collection of manuscripts, art, and more. According to Barker himself, they \"have an encyclopedic knowledge of who I am and what I've done [and] understand me better than almost anyone on the planet.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 x 11.3 x 9.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42157750747271,"sku":"9781419758461","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/482475dfe06b0df731571e8d30a458a4.webp?v=1733253384","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/clive-barkers-dark-worlds-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}