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For a long time Clive Barker has been one of my favorite authors. His novels and movies have been labelled "horror," largely because he is not afraid to shy away from moments of gore or psychological turmoil. But by giving heroes and villians who are at turns flawed and sympathetic he forces us to examine our own motives and inspirations. He is at his best when evoking imagery of other realms, and his stories are just as likely to lead through territory that is as ecstatic as terrifying.

I think of him as the heir to H. P. Lovecraft.

[Poll #230250]

Date: 2004-01-08 09:13 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brigid-shine.livejournal.com
i've never read any barker. please recommend one book i can start with, and i'll buy it.

Date: 2004-01-08 11:17 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] arcanum-dogma.livejournal.com
the only "horror" writer that i've gotten into is S. King.

the scary part about King is that he and i look a lot alike, or did prior to his accident.

Date: 2004-01-08 05:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alobar.livejournal.com
I don't do well remembering names so I can't answer most of the questions in your survey. Imagica was great, but the ending seemed real contrived & rather stupid. I like Galilee a whole lot. Is that the only real love story he ever wrote? The tales with Pinhead in them (I don't remember theier names) were quite gripping, but certainly not realms I's enjoy. The premise seemed to have a flawed execution because the puzzle box was supposed to open up more mult-fasceted realms

Date: 2004-01-10 06:40 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] azaz-al.livejournal.com
I think I would have to re-read Imajica to take this quiz properly. I don't have a copy right now however.

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