| 1. Salem's Lot: Collectors Edition (Collectors' Editions) | 
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By: Stephen King
Publisher: Plume
October 31, 1991
So, having never fully read anything written by Stephen King before, and knowing beforehand only that it had something to do with vampires, I began reading Salem's Lot. My first impression of this novel, aside from the minimalistic prologue (which is admittedly well-designed to stoke the fire of curiosity in the reader's mind), was not favorable. The story was slow and didn't go anywhere. The characters... more
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| 2. The Sandman Vol. 2: The Doll's House |
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By: Neil Gaiman, Malcolm Jones III, Mike Dringenberg, Michael Zulli, Clive Barker
Publisher: Vertigo
September 01, 1991
Having established the basis for his world in The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes, Gaiman starts to stretch his wings a little, introducing us to more inhabitants of Morpheus's strange world, including some of his siblings, his servants (of a sort), and waking nightmares like The Corinthian. Gaiman ties it all together in a fascinating arc involving a young girl descended from a minor character... more
More Comics By: Neil Gaiman, Malcolm Jones III, Mike Dringenberg, Michael Zulli, Clive Barker
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| 3. The Hellbound Heart: A Novel |
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By: Clive Barker
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
October 02, 2007
I just finished this quick read and was not disappointed. I've always been a horror fan and have seen the Hellraiser movies from way back when I was a kid. I felt the book was very close to the movie (probably because Clive Barker Directed the movie), but still held my attention.
This is the first time I've read a Barker book and expected something a lot more sexually twisted, mostly from reading... more
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| 4. Abarat (Abarat, 1) |
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By: Clive Barker
Publisher: HarperCollins
August 31, 2004
I originally heard this book on CD, and it hooked me immediately. I've read a lot of books in my short life, but this is one that I absolutely LOVE! In fact, it is one of my most favorite books that I have ever read. Though there may be a few minor flaws, the imagination that went into this book and its sequel blew me away. The plot was unique, which may have been what caught my attention. When... more
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| 5. Imajica |
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By: Clive Barker
Publisher: Harpercollins
1991-10
I tried to get into this novel but I just could not. I seemed too far fetched and too unrealistic. Seemed pretty cool and then the story just took me into a scene which just seemed almost "silly". ... more
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| 6. Mister B. Gone | 
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By: Clive Barker
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
October 21, 2008
While I consider myself a huge fan of Clive Barker and his creations (novels and art), I can't say that this book ranks too highly on that list. It was missing a lot of the magic usually found in his worlds.
The story is about a demon named Jakabok Botch who is trapped in the book being read. He is somehow stuck and wants you to burn the book to set him free. While a cool way to start... more
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| 7. The Great and Secret Show-The First Book of the Art | 
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By: Clive Barker
Publisher: Harper&Row
1989
Quite simply the best book I've ever read. Admittedly, it's my first Barker book, but as a huge literary horror fan (lovecraft, matheson, young koontz, etc), I found myself absolutely redefining my expectations of what the genre of horror fantasy can be. Clive paints uniquely searing, vivid, and psychedelic events and unforgettable characters, combined with a relentless pace that kept me absolutely... more
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| 8. The Books of Blood |
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By: Clive Barker
Publisher: Stealth Press
February 01, 2002
The incredible writing and stories that brought Clive into the public eye will not disappoint. In this edition, read over 500 pages of the raw horror-fantasy that made one of todays most prolific and talented writers a sensation.
The content of the stories themselves are absolutely incredible in their scope and leave you altogether changed for the experience. Tender contemplations, unbelievable... more
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| 9. The Living Dead | 
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By: Joe Hill, George R. R. Martin, Clive Barker, Neil Gaiman, Laurell K. Hamilton, Joe R. Lansdale, Poppy Z. Brite, Harlan Ellison, Stephen King
Publisher: Night Shade Books
September 29, 2008
If you enjoy the zombie genre, you will like this book. Many stories by many authors means that you are very likely to find more than one story that you will enjoy... more
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| 10. Abarat: Days of Magic, Nights of War |
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By: Clive Barker
Publisher: HarperCollins
September 27, 2005
"Days of Magic, Nights of War" picks up immediately where the first volume left off, which is a good thing for anyone who's followed the series. "Abarat" is an excellent young adult novel; "Days of Magic, Nights of War" manages to be even better: richer in detail, characters, background, and plot--and even more exciting--this novel is rare in that it stands perfectly on its own. You don't have to read... more
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