''Clive Barker, Illustrator'' is a book of ink sketches and some full-color paintings by British author

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. It was published in 1990 by Arcane/Eclipse Books. It also contains a lengthy interview with Barker, in which he talks about the various aspects of his work. As with his fiction, his artwork is concerned with mythology, monstrous figures, the grotesque, human sexuality, and secret identities. He also discusses his influences, which range from

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and

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to various

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films. There is also a follow-up volume, ''Illustrator II: The Art of Clive Barker''.

External links

Revelations - The Official Clive Barker Online Resource
- includes a full bibliography, filmography, art gallery and frequently updated news. 1990 books Books by Clive Barker {{book-art-stub