Huge news today for Clive Barker fans: he's written not one, but three new anthology horror books! The spiritual successor to Books of Blood, Library of the Dead has launched as a Kickstarter campaign, with all kinds of exciting offerings, and we have all the details.
About the Project: "Clive Barker has stood at the forefront of dark fantasy and horror for decades, redefining genres with his imagination, poetic brutality, and mythic storytelling. From Books of Blood and The Hellbound Heart to Weaveworld and Imajica, Barker has thrilled and terrified millions across the printed page, films, canvas, and gaming.
To celebrate this visionary talent, Clive Barker invites readers to join him on a special year-long publishing event that unfolds across three books in Library of the Dead, a new trio of anthologies and the spiritual successor to his debut Books of Blood. These hardcover books will be distributed exclusively via this Kickstarter campaign to readers on a quarterly basis throughout 2027.
This set features new original tales along with rare and harder to find short horror fiction from Clive Barker that have been curated for this set, offering longtime Barker readers a collection of stories from a voice they will instantly recognize… and fear. This marks a true return to form: entries that tear through the limits of horror, plunging into Barker's trademark realms of dread, desire, and terror. And, thanks to Kickstarter, backers will experience this special three-book collection in hardcover, leather, and special limited editions that will never be available again…a new chapter in Barker's legacy waiting for you to discover."
About the Books: "The journey begins with volume one, Fear Eternal, deepens with Pyres of Bedlam, and culminates in Dark Descents. Boasting original cover imagery, these three new first editions mark Clive Barker’s return to the raw, visionary storytelling that has defined him as a master of the macabre. Every tale is a key that unlocks another layer in Barker’s dark labyrinth of flesh, memory, and myth, instantly familiar to longtime devotees of his unique style of storytelling and accessible to all fans of horror and dark fantasy.
In addition to new stories, these books are also filled with curated out-of-print collections of rare short fiction and haunting poetry by Barker, as well as black-and-white illustrations created by Clive himself. These original images are extensions of the nightmares Barker has crafted, bringing his characters, creatures, and forbidden worlds to life in a way that only he can."
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There are a wide range of Kickstarter offerings that include hardcover, limited editions of the book, original art, newly-issued versions of Books of Blood, and much more. To learn more and support the campaign, visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/clive-barker/three-new-books-from-clive-barker/description
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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