Clive Barker Livres

Séparés de la terre par un abîme, les Quatre Empires Réconciliés sont des mondes parallèles fascinants qui regorgent de merveilles et d'abominations. C'est là que, poursuivi par des adversaires meurtriers, affrontant un univers hostile et déconcertant, John Furie Zacharias se lance à la recherche de Judith, la femme qu'il aime. Son périple l'entraînera aux frontières de la folie, dans ce monde de l'invisible que l'on appelle l'Imajica. Il découvrira alors son rôle crucial dans l'ordre des mondes, et son destin de rédempteur... ou de destructeur.

Il faut croire à ses rêves, comme à ses cauchemars. Ceux de C. Barker sont sans limites, terrifiants, choquants, diaboliques

Un étudiant réduit son entourage à la folie. Un coureur fantôme, dans un marathon, foudroie les concurrents de son mortel regard. Une femme remodèle la structure du cops humain. Des animaux apocalyptiques ensorcellent une fermière, un singe jaloux découpe sa petite amie à coups de rasoir... Les créatures de l'Enfer ont tant de facettes, tant de visages ! Mais elles sont parmi nous... Normal : la peur n'est-elle pas le moteur du monde ? Cinq nouvelles où le sang et le drame côtoient le rire et l'humour. Comme dans la vie. " Aucun délice n'égale la terreur, dit Clive Barker. Aussi irrésistiblement que la langue retourne tâter une dent douloureuse, nous revenons toujours à nos peurs, avec l'empressement d'un affamé devant une assiette pleine et fumante ".

This anthology features a curated selection of imaginative stories that push the boundaries of fantasy literature. Each tale offers a unique perspective, showcasing the creativity of various authors. The collection is recognized for its exceptional quality and diversity, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. With its award-winning status, it highlights the best in contemporary fantasy, inviting readers to explore new worlds and ideas through captivating narratives.

A collection from the master of horror ... trust nothing except your fear...

Clive Barker, author of The Thief of Always, delivers an epic battle filled with fantasy and adventure that readers won't want to put down! Candy Quackenbush, her allies, and her enemies are back in Abarat: Absolute Midnight, the third book in Clive Barker's New York Times bestselling Abarat series. "The waiting is over. Tomorrow there will be no dawn. Only midnight, absolute and eternal." Mater Motley, the Old Mother of Darkness herself—following the events of Abarat and Abarat: Days of Magic, Nights of War—has crafted a scheme that may destroy the Abarat, a vast archipelago where every hour is an island in one eternal day. When Candy discovers Mater Motley's secret plot, she realizes that only she can bring an end to the destruction. Only she can stop the complete darkness threatening to abolish all hope and happiness from the Abarat.

These 16 stories explore the nightmarish point where sensuality and horror meet. Displaying their unique talents with a focus on dark fantasy, each writer offers a sophisticated tale that will delight fans of horror, erotica, and quality short fiction alike. Authors include Clive Barker, Joyce Carol Oates, Dan Simmons and Doug Clegg.

One of the most popular horror movie series of all time spawned a landmark comics anthology edited by the Master of Horror himself. Featuring short stories illustrated by top-drawer comics talent like Alex Ross, Mike Mignola and Colleen Doran, and written by New York Times best-selling authors Neil Gaiman and Barker himself, among others, this long-awaited collection contains the absolute best of the Hellraiser stories, hand-selected by Barker himself, in one gorgeous full-colour package.

This is an exploration of the tradition of horror, from its earliest origins - as far back as the biblical victim Job - to the monsters, slashers, satanic children and serial killers who represent our anxieties today. Each letter of the alphabet is used as a starting point for an aspect, element or ingredient of horror. It may be a scene in a film, such as the shower scene in "Psycho", or a character such as Freddie in "Nightmare on Elm Street". Or it may be idea such as evil, violence or darkness, which is explored to reveal hidden meanings. Other themes examined include the psychological impact of horror, the role of women as heroines and victims, and the incarnation of the film monster