Books of Blood: Volume One (Books of Blood #1)
by Clive Barker
Books of Blood: Volume One by Clive Barker holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 14.8K reader ratings. First published in 1984. The book spans 210 pages.
About Books of Blood: Volume One
The Books of Blood combine the ordinary with the extraordinary while radiating the eroticism that has become Barker's signature. Weaving tales of the everyday world transformed into an unrecognizable place, where reason no longer exists and logic ceases to explain the workings of the universe, Clive Barker provides the stuff of nightmares in packages too tantalizing to resist.Never one to shy away from the unimaginable or the unspeakable, Clive Barker breathes life into our deepest, darkest nightmares, creating visions that are at once terrifying, tender, and witty.The Books of Blood confirm what horror fans everywhere have known for a long time: We will be hearing from Clive Barker for many years to come. This first volume contains the short stories : "The Book of Blood," "The Midnight Meat Train," "The Yattering and Jack," "Sex, Death, and Starshine," and "In the Hills, the Cities."
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Clive Barker |
| Published | 1984 |
| Pages | 210 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.00 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,751 |
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What genre is Books of Blood: Volume One?
Books of Blood: Volume One is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Books of Blood: Volume One worth reading?
Based on 14.8K reader ratings, Books of Blood: Volume One has an average score of 4.00 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Books of Blood: Volume One?
Books of Blood: Volume One has 210 pages.
Who wrote Books of Blood: Volume One?
Books of Blood: Volume One was written by Clive Barker. It was first published in 1984.
What is the ISBN for Books of Blood: Volume One?
The ISBN-13 for Books of Blood: Volume One is 9780425083900.0.
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