Books of Blood Omnibus: Volumes 1-3 by Clive Barker - Paperback - Adult Horror Short Story Collection - New

Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780751510225 Publisher: Sphere Age Range: Adult (16+) Overview Books of Blood Omnibus: Volumes 1-3 gathers Clive Barker's landmark horror trilogy into a single paperback edition, bringing together fifteen visceral, imaginative short stories that redefined modern horror fiction. First published separately in 1984, these tales launched Barker's career and remain a touchstone of the genre. This omnibus is ideal for horror fans, short story lovers, and anyone building a classic horror library, offering an unforgettable introduction to Barker's uniquely visceral, atmospheric style in one convenient volume. About the Book Books of Blood Omnibus: Volumes 1-3 collects the first three volumes of Clive Barker's celebrated short story sequence, compiling fifteen stories that helped establish him as one of horror's most original voices. The collection opens with the framing tale of a fraudulent psychic who becomes an unwitting vessel for the dead, before moving through a series of stand-alone stories exploring body horror, transformation, obsession, and the thin membrane between the living and the dead. Stories such as "The Midnight Meat Train," "Pig Blood Blues," and "In the Hills, the Cities" showcase Barker's inventive premises and unflinching, visceral prose, blending visceral horror with dark fantasy and moments of strange beauty. Written early in his career, these stories established the template for much of Barker's later fiction, including Hellraiser and Candyman, both of which grew from ideas first explored here. Collected together in this single paperback edition, the omnibus allows readers to experience the trilogy's escalating intensity and thematic range in one continuous reading experience, making it an essential addition for anyone serious about horror fiction, whether revisiting a classic or discovering it for the first time. Complete collection of Volumes 1-3 of Barker's Books of Blood in one paperback Fifteen inv