Clive Barker
Biography
Clive Barker is a renowned author and artist known for his vivid imagination and talent for creating dark and fantastical worlds. Born in Liverpool, England in 1952, Barker burst onto the literary scene with his groundbreaking series, Books of Blood, which showcases his unique storytelling style and penchant for blending horror with elements of fantasy and the supernatural. With an impressive body of work spanning novels, short stories, plays, and films, Barker has solidified his place as a master of the horror genre. His works, including the Hellraiser series and The Great and Secret Show, have captivated audiences worldwide and earned him a loyal following of fans. In addition to his writing, Barker is also a talented visual artist, creating intricate and hauntingly beautiful paintings and illustrations that further showcase his immense creativity. Clive Barker's ability to push the boundaries of storytelling and explore the darker aspects of humanity has cemented his legacy as one of the most influential and innovative authors of our time.
Standalone Novels
Individual novels by Clive Barker not part of a series
- Abarat
- Abarat: Days of Magic, Nights of War
- Books of Blood
- Books of Blood Omnibus
- Books of Blood Volume to 6
- Books of Blood, Vol. 1
- Books of Blood, Vol. 2
- Books of Blood: Volumes One to Three
- Cabal
- Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror: Compiled by Stephen Jones
- Clive Barker's Books of Blood
- Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Collected Best, Vol. 2
- Clive Barker's Shadows in Eden
- Clive Barker's Tapping the Vein
- Clive Barker's books of blood
- Coldheart Canyon
- Coldheart Canyon: A Hollywood Ghost Story
- Everville
- Everville : The Second Book of the Art
- Galilee
- Hardshell
- IN THE FLESH
- Imagica.
- Imajica
- Imajica : Featuring New Illustrations and an Appendix
- In the Flesh
- Incarnations: Three Plays by Clive Barker
- Inhuman Condition
- Night Visions 4: Hardshell
- Sacrament
- The Damnation Game
- The Dark Descent
- The Essential Clive Barker: Selected Fiction
- The Fifth Dominion
- The Great and Secret Show
- The Great and Secret Show: The First Book of the Art
- The Hellbound Heart
- The Inhuman Condition
- The Inhuman Condition: Tales of Terror
- The Reconciliation
- The Thief of Always
- The Thief of Always: A Fable
- Thief of Always
- WEAVEWORLD
- Weave World
- Weaveworld
- Weaveworld / Cabal
Classic Series
The series that started it all
- Books of Blood, Vol. 1
- Books of Blood, Vol. 2
- Books of Blood, Vol. 3
Recent Series
Latest works by the author
- Books of Blood, Vol. 4
- Books of Blood, Vol. 5
- Books of Blood, Vol. 6
Reading Order
Complete reading order for Clive Barker's books
Frequently Asked Questions
What genre does Clive Barker typically write in?
Clive Barker is known for writing in the horror and dark fantasy genres.
What is Clive Barker's most famous book series?
Clive Barker's most famous book series is the 'Books of Blood' collection.
How many books are in the 'Books of Blood' series?
There are six volumes in the 'Books of Blood' series, each containing multiple short stories.
Are Clive Barker's books known for their graphic and violent content?
Yes, Clive Barker's books often contain graphic and violent themes, making them popular among horror fans.
Has Clive Barker's work been adapted into movies or TV shows?
Yes, many of Clive Barker's works have been adapted into movies and TV shows, such as 'Hellraiser' and 'Candyman'.