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Title: Barker: A Phenom
Review: I'm not sure how I discovered Clive Barker. Maybe a student told me about The Damnation Game or I stumbled onto Imajica, but when I saw The Abarat, I knew I had to delve into the fine paper, art and writing. The book was hidden away in the basement of a book store on a special rack all its own, but out of the way -- by the bathrooms. I was struck by the cover, struck by the lucidity and waded in like I'd never read a book before (believe me, I've read plenty). When I saw Days of Magic, Nights of War proudly displayed up with the other new releases last month, I was just as eager as I was the first time I saw the artwork of the Abarat. I'd have bought it no matter where it was lurking. Thank you, Mr. Barker, for creating this world of hours and dreams. I am transfixed and moved by your imagination. If you haven't stepped into the world of The Abarat, do yourself a favor and ride the Izabella with Candy Quackenbush et al. You won't regret it.
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