Clive Barker is an influential English writer, filmmaker and artist born in Liverpool in 1952. He revolutionised the horror genre with his Books of Blood series, earning praise from Stephen King. Barker is known for blending horror, fantasy and dark imagination across multiple mediums, including novels like Weaveworld and films such as Hellraiser.
His unique storytelling style explores complex, often supernatural themes with sophisticated literary techniques. Barker has made significant contributions to horror literature and cinema, creating works that transcend traditional genre boundaries.
Summary Weaveworld is a dark fantasy novel that weaves an intricate tapestry of magic, horror and human nature. The story revolves around a magical world called the Fugue, which has been hidden inside an elaborate carpet for decades. The Seerkind, a race of magical beings, created this hidden realm to escape persecution from humans and […]
