Every so often something comes along that feels like a gift to the horror community. Clive Barker’s Dark Worlds has that feeling.
Created by Phil and Sarah Stokes, the hardcover monograph is set for release on October 18, 2022 from Cernunnos Publishing, and will take fans of the author and filmmaker on a deep dive into the mind that created Pinhead, Candyman, Rawhead Rex, the Night Breed and more. According to a press release we received earlier today, it will contain sketches, handwritten manuscripts, and more, many of which have never been shared with the public.
The Stokes have been longtime collaborators and archivists of Barker’s work. In short, they’re the perfect duo for this project. In addition to their own thoughts on Barker’s work, Dark Worlds will also feature commentary from Ramsey Campbell, Quentin Tarantino, Neil Gaiman, China Miéville, Peter Straub, Armistead Maupin, J.G. Ballard, Wes Craven, and more. Of course, the man himself wrote the book’s afterword.
Clive Barker’s Dark Worlds marks the first monograph dedicated to the prolific artist.
Retail on the book comes in at $50, a small price to pay for the promised content. Keep your eyes peeled for Clive Barker’s Dark Worlds this October and stay tuned to iHorror as the release draws closer for more info!