Clive Barker, a master of horror across numerous mediums, recently celebrated his 70th birthday with the release of a new book: Clive Barker’s Dark Worlds. Watch my video review below to see what’s inside this impressive 350-page book about all things Clive Barker.
Today, Clive Barker’s Dark Worlds is available: a new book celebrating the life and career of Clive Barker, an incomparable artist who recently turned 70. A similar book was released 20 years ago, Clive Barker: The Dark Fantastic by Douglas E. Winter. In addition to his authorized biography of Clive Barker, this author is famous for the biography of Stephen King that he wrote at the height of King’s career entitled Stephen King: The Art of Darkness. Yesterday, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Douglas E. Winter at length about Clive Barker, Stephen King, horror, video games, and more. Watch my full video interview with Douglas E. Winter below. Enjoy!
On October 18, Clive Barker’s Dark Worlds is being released, shortly after the horror icon’s 70th birthday. Celebrating his prolific career spanning numerous decades and mediums, Dark Worlds is 352 pages of all things Clive Barker. While you can snag a hard copy or the Kindle version on Amazon, for a limited time, you can preorder a hardback copy of Dark Worlds autographed by Clive Barker himself from the independent bookstore, Book Soup. Below is more information about this exciting release.
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In 2019, I had the good fortune to meet Clive Barker at Monster-Mania 43 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He had his own room, replete with artwork, books, and more. It was a veritable museum celebrating the artistry of Clive Barker. Watch the video below I recorded showcasing the entire room and what was contained within.
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On December 8, 1987, Clive Barker took part in a TV interview where the studio audience grilled him about the potential negative effects his work has on people. As you’ll see, his answers are excellent. You can watch the full TV appearance below.
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In 2002, Clive Barker took part in an interview with Adam Weissler about the Abarat novels, his art, and much more at a gallery showing in West Hollywood. You can enjoy the full interview below.
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On February 2, 1992, Clive Barker was interviewed by Connie Martinson about his book Imagica. You can watch the full interview below.
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On August 19, 2019, Clive Barker reunited with several members of the cast of the Hellraiser series, including Doug Bradley, for a panel discussion at Monster-Mania 43 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. I was lucky enough to attend the show and met Clive that weekend. Below is the full panel discussion. Enjoy!
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Released in 1995, Lord of Illusions is a film written, directed, and produced by Clive Barker. It is a cinematic adaptation of his short story “The Last Illusion,” published as part of his seminal Books of Blood anthology in 1985. Below is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Lord of Illusions, including thoughts from the master of horror himself: Clive Barker.
Continue readingBelow is a full Good Morning America interview with Clive Barker from 1990. Enjoy!
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