VJ Books Presents Author Clive Barker!
Clive Barker was born on October 5, 1952 in Liverpool, England. He is an author, film director, and visual artist best known for his work in both fantasy and horror fiction.
His earliest works, a collection of short stories entitled Books of Blood, drew praise from some of the masters of the genre. Upon reading his work, Stephen King stated, "I have seen the future of horror ... and it is named Clive Barker." Barker's later works grew in size and scope to encompass epic fantasy and even young adult literature.
A number of Clive Barker's works have been made into films and television shows including Hellraiser (based on his novella The Hellbound Heart), Rawhead Rex, Nightbreed (based on his novella Cabal), and Candyman (based on his short story The Forbidden). His 2009 release The Adventures of Mr. Maimillian Bacchus and His Traveling Circus is composed of four interwoven stories penned by Clive 40 years ago.
Many of Barker's creations continue to influence the world of horror in literature and cinema, spawning countless imitations, spin offs, and sequels.
Barker recently became an American citizen. He currently lives in Beverly Hills, California. You can find our selection of Clive Barker signed, rare, and collectible book editions below this author bio.
2001 NY: HarperCollins Advance reading copy, mint, new/unread in pictorial wraps.
Author Signed Hardcover Book 2001 NY: HarperCollins First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by author. Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.
Author Signed Limited Edition Hardcover Book. 1994 NY: HarperCollins Deluxe limited edition book, mint, new/unread, signed by author and lettered "P", includes custom slip-case. One of only 26 lettered editions. Quite scarce.
Author Signed Hardcover Book 1994 NY: HarperCollins First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by author. Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.
Author Signed Hardcover Book. 1994 LON: HarperCollins First UK edition, first printing, near fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author. Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.
Author Signed Deluxe Limited UK Edition Hardcover Book. 1989 LON: William Collins Sons First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread, flawless dust jacket, signed by author. Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.
Author Signed Hardcover Book 1986 NY: Poseidon First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread, flawless dust jacket, signed by author. Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.
Author Signed Hardcover Book. February 2017 NY: Subterranean Press First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by the author. Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.
1996 NY: HarperCollins First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread, flawless dust jacket.
Author Signed Hardcover Book 1996 NY: HarperCollins First edition, first printing, new/unread, flawless dust jacket, signed by author. Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.
Author Signed Hardcover Book. 2015 NY: St. Martin's First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by the author. Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.