Clive Barker in general

I remember when I was young, my father reading a book with a stunning cover, filled with mystery. I wanted him to read the book to me, he said I wouldn't like it, but instead he told me the tale of a magical land trapped in a carpet. At sixteen I chanced upon the book, and set out on what was to be a life altering voyage. The book was "Weaveworld" and few authors have affected me as much as Clive Barker. Clive Barker was, according to the cover of Galille, born in Liverpool in 1952. He now lives in Los Angeles. He writes mostly about England and America. Not only is he a novelist, but he is also responsible for several films (although not some of ...  Read the complete review

Well what can i say about Mr Barker other than what a man!!! I have read all of Clive Barkers books, he has a knack of creating worlds that just drag you in. My favourite has got to be the books of the art(The great and secret show and Everville) I look forward to the 3rd one. Clive Barker is a very versatile man, when he's not coming up with brilliant stories he is directing great films or painting amazing pictures. I have net Mr Barker twice and i can honestly say he is a nice man,very down to earth. He was born in liverpool but now lives in America. He started his career writing and perfoming in his own ...  Read the complete review

Clive Barker is one of my favourite authors, no question. The man is a god!! I've read almost all of his books and can't wait until the next one comes out. His range extends from more fantastical storylines - Everville - to everyday life with a twist - Gallilee - to the downright gruesome - Hellraiser. There's some fantasy with wild impossible beasts with wings living in lands of magic and carpets - Weaveworld, one of my most favourite - that look like ordinary floor furniture when rolled up but actually contain a whole land full of fantastical people when laid out, there are seemingly ordinary people living extraordinary lives ...  Read the complete review