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The Painter, the Creature, and the Father of Lies
- Narrated by: Chris MacDonnell
- Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Essays
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The Barbarossa family’s roots are far more ancient and ethereal, but they are bound to the Gearys by a shared history of murder, insanity, and adultery. When Rachel Geary and Galilee, the seductive prince of the Barbarossa clan, fall in love, they unleash powerful enmities that could destroy both dynasties. Shorter and more conventional than some of Barker’s other work, this novel is especially rich with complex, passionate, three-dimensional characters, lush settings, and elegant language.
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An Audiophile's Dream
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Publisher's Summary
From the man who has brought you 20 books of dark fiction and fantasy, unforgettable horror movies such Hellraiser and Candyman, and countless paintings and illustrations, this is the first-ever collection of Clive Barker's nonfiction. Representing nearly 30 years of writing, The Painter, the Creature, and the Father of Lies covers the inspirations for his works, insights into the creative process, and musings on art and the horror genre. Not currently scheduled to be published anywhere else, don t miss this landmark collection from a modern master of horror and dark fantasy.
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- Janalyn
- 12-16-19
Never thought Clive Barker would have me LMAO
From the very first story the scene and the beast I was laughing so much. What a great guy Clyde barker must be tell all the stories to be told in a book for public consumption. This anthology was hilarious and you are totally missing out if you do not read it!
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- Darren
- 07-18-15
Collection of notes from Clive Barker
Would you listen to The Painter, the Creature, and the Father of Lies again? Why?
Yes I would, becasue it was a great collection of notes and insights on various books and projects Clive Barker has written over the course of his career. Very good to go back over this in time for the sake of reference.
What did you like best about this story?
I like all the insights I gleamed on the various books and movies Clive Barker has been involved with. Interesting to know more on the authors thoughts on some of the best horror books I have read.
What does Chris MacDonnell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Chris MacDonnell brings a great reading voice, to be honest. He is perfectly suited to this book as he reads in and English accent which corresponds with the author's own accent. For me gives a more cohesive feel to the narration.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I did laugh in some points learning the authors thoughts and musings. Very stimulating.
Any additional comments?
If you are in any way a fan of the author Clive Barker I recommend you read this book, it's full of fansinating insights on nearly all the works Barker has done (and all in his own words). Highly recommended.
I give this unbiased review in return for a copy of the book.
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- Tommie Kelly
- 10-07-15
Not really suited for audio
Repeats its self a lot, covers the same ground over and over. Basically it's just all the introductions to books that Barker has done. Interesting but probably not worth your money.
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