BREAKING NEWS: “Clive Barker’s Dark Worlds”
Phil and Sarah Stokes have confirmed with BarkerCast that they “have been working together with Clive and with Abrams for a while now” on ‘Clive Barker’s Dark Worlds’ project. “With only few remaining tweaks to be made,” what we have seen and read here at Abrams is, “a draft holding text and cover, rather than the project’s final description”, and “is set for release this October, barring any last minute hiccups.”
As soon as Phil and Sarah are set for an announcement, they will happily let us know more, and express “we really hope you’ll enjoy reading what we’ve put together!”
From Abrams Books (Cernunnos Imprint):
“A deep dive into the creative world and personal archive of the master of horror Clive Barker, from Hellraiser and Candyman to today.”
“Created by his two most loyal collaborators, Phil and Sarah Stokes, Clive Barker’s Dark Worlds is the first book to shed light on the massive scope of Barker’s creative work.”
“With the help of Barker himself, this book contains exclusive comments from people who have worked with him creatively and professionally,” and “The book also features an exceptional collection of images and documents from the author’s private archives.”
“The book spans Barker’s world, highlighting classics such as the character Pinhead, an icon in the pantheon of horror cinema; the Hellraiser series of ten films and a forthcoming HBO miniseries; and the cult films Nightbreed and Candyman“
About the Author
“Phil and Sarah Stokes are Clive Barker’s longtime friends and official archivists. The London-based writers and researchers oversee Barker’s official website, fan club, and immense personal collection of manuscripts, art, and more. According to Barker himself, they “have an encyclopedic knowledge of who I am and what I’ve done [and] understand me better than almost anyone on the planet.”
CLIVE BARKER’S DARK WORLDS
By Phil and Sarah Stokes
HARDCOVER
Price: $45.00
PRE-ORDER
Additional formats: Ebook
Publication Date: October 18, 2022
Imprint: Cernunnos
Trim Size: 8 1⁄2 x 11 1⁄4
ISBN: 9781419758461
Page Count: 296
Illustrations: 300 color illustrations
Rights: World/All
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“Cernunnos was the Celtic god of beasts and wild places. A mysterious horned figure often surrounded by animals, he ruled over the wilderness and brought natural enemies together in peace.” —Mythopedia.com
I’m so conflicted I want to buy the hardcover but I also want the dark worlds book asap on the release day. I’m just worried that the kindle won’t have the illustrations.
Jose pre-ordered it already. I’m hoping Phil and Sarah will have some in the Archive they can sell signed.