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The Painter, the Creature, and the Father of Lies
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4 out of 5 stars
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too short,...
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 661
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3 out of 5 stars
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These two tales, the first ever written by Clive, are offered here for the very first time. Their production has been lovingly supervised by Clive himself to ensure that these are not mere books, but works of art to be cherished. First Tales is sure to delight everyone from longtime fans to new listeners.
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The Books of Blood, Volume 1
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Weaving tales of the everyday world transformed into an unrecognizable place, where reason no longer exists and logic ceases to explain the workings of the universe, Clive Barker provides the stuff of nightmares in packages too tantalizing to resist. This first volume contains the short stories : "The Book of Blood," "The Midnight Meat Train," "The Yattering and Jack," "Sex, Death, and Starshine," and "In the Hills, the Cities,"
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Imajica
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Imajica is an epic beyond compare: vast in conception, obsessively detailed in execution, and apocalyptic in its resolution. At its heart lies the sensualist and master art forger Gentle, whose life unravels when he encounters Judith Odell, whose power to influence the destinies of men is vaster than she knows, and Pie "oh" pah, an alien assassin who comes from a hidden dimension.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The Full Imajica
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Good Monsters. Mostly.
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Hollywood has made a star of Todd Pickett. But time is catching up with him. After plastic surgery goes awry, Todd needs somewhere to hide away for a few months while his scars heal. As Todd settles into a mansion in Coldheart Canyon - a corner of the city so secret it doesn't even appear on a map - Tammy Lauper, the president of his fan club, comes to the City of Angels determined to solve the mystery of Todd's disappearance.
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The first collection of stories Stephen King has published since Nightmares & Dreamscapes nine years ago, Everything's Eventual includes one O. Henry Prize winner, two other award winners, four stories published by The New Yorker, and "Riding the Bullet", King's original e-book, which attracted over half a million online readers and became the most famous short story of the decade. Intense, eerie, and instantly compelling, they announce the stunningly fertile imagination of perhaps the greatest storyteller of our time.
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H.P. Lovecraft, The Complete Omnibus, Volume II: 1927-1935
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H.P. Lovecraft: The Complete Omnibus Collection, Volume I: 1917-1926
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Book Full of Bones to Unearth…
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Frank Cotton's insatiable appetite for the dark pleasures of pain led him to the puzzle of Lemarchand's box, and from there, to a death only a sick-minded soul could invent. But his brother's love-crazed wife, Julia, has discovered a way to bring Frank back - though the price will be bloody and terrible...and there will certainly be hell to pay.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Narration was brought from hell!
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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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- 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.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful