The Great and Secret Show (Book of the Art #1)
by Clive Barker
The Great and Secret Show by Clive Barker holds a highly rated rating of 4.05 out of 5, based on 23.3K reader ratings. First published in 1989. The book spans 658 pages.
About The Great and Secret Show
Clive Barker's bestseller Weaveworld astonished readers with his visionary range, establishing him as a master of fabulist literature. Now, with The Great and Secret Show he rises to new heights. In this unforgettable epic he wields the full power and sweep of his talents. "Succinctly put," says Barker, "it's about Hollywood, sex and Armageddon." Memory, prophecy and fantasy; the past, the future, and the dreaming moment between are all one country living one immortal day. To know that is Wisdom. To use it is the Art. Armageddon begins with a murder in the Dead Letter Office in Omaha. A lake that has never existed falls from the clouds over Palomo Grove, CA. Young passion blossoms, as the world withers with war. The Great and Secret Show has begun on the stage of the world. Soon the final curtain must fall. In this, the First Book of the Art, Barker has created a masterpiece of the imagination that explores the uncharted territory within our secret lives and most private hearts. Sprawling, ambitious, triumphantly magical and satisfying, The Great and Secret Show is what the rest of life is all about.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Clive Barker |
| Published | 1989 |
| Pages | 658 |
| Genres | Horror, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.05 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,328 |
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What genre is The Great and Secret Show?
The Great and Secret Show is categorized as Horror, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Great and Secret Show worth reading?
Based on 23.3K reader ratings, The Great and Secret Show has an average score of 4.05 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Great and Secret Show?
The Great and Secret Show has 658 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Great and Secret Show?
The Great and Secret Show was written by Clive Barker. It was first published in 1989.
What is the ISBN for The Great and Secret Show?
The ISBN-13 for The Great and Secret Show is 9780060933170.0.
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