Infernal Parade
by Clive Barker
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"Infernal Parade begins with the tale of a convicted criminal, Tom Requiem, who returns from the brink of death to restore both fear and a touch of awe to a complacent world. Tom becomes the leader of the eponymous "parade," which ranges from the familiar precincts of North Dakota to the mythical city of Karantica. Golems, vengeful humans both living and dead, and assorted impossible creatures parade across these pages. The result is a series of highly compressed, interrelated narratives show more that are memorable, disturbing, and impossible to set aside"--Jacket. show lessTags
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3.5 stars!
Clive Barker always delivers in the creative department and this collection is no different.
Clocking in at only 88 pages, these short stories really pack a punch, yet as a whole, it feels like something is missing.
I think my favorite stories in the bunch were The Sabbaticus and The Golem, Elijah. Both could be interpreted as cautionary tales, as could Bethany Bled , and who doesn't like those? Be careful what you wish for and all that. These stories did make me miss (and long for) the Clive Barker of old with big old door-stopper books like Imajica or Weaveworld, where there was plenty of time for Mr. Barker to weave his spell.
However, Infernal Parade did give me a taste of the wild imagination and words of Mr. Barker, show more so how could that be bad?
Recommended for fans of the Clive Barker of old!
*Thanks to Subterranean Press and NetGalley for the e-ARC of this collection in exchange for my honest feedback. This is it. * show less
Clive Barker always delivers in the creative department and this collection is no different.
Clocking in at only 88 pages, these short stories really pack a punch, yet as a whole, it feels like something is missing.
I think my favorite stories in the bunch were The Sabbaticus and The Golem, Elijah. Both could be interpreted as cautionary tales, as could Bethany Bled , and who doesn't like those? Be careful what you wish for and all that. These stories did make me miss (and long for) the Clive Barker of old with big old door-stopper books like Imajica or Weaveworld, where there was plenty of time for Mr. Barker to weave his spell.
However, Infernal Parade did give me a taste of the wild imagination and words of Mr. Barker, show more so how could that be bad?
Recommended for fans of the Clive Barker of old!
*Thanks to Subterranean Press and NetGalley for the e-ARC of this collection in exchange for my honest feedback. This is it. * show less
A collection of interconnected stories which were originally written to go with a collection of figurines. The stories are inventive, but they never build to anything.
The best thing I can say about this book is that it's very short.
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Critics of the horror story have frequently called Clive Barker the "British Stephen King". Born in Liverpool in 1952, Barker attended the University of Liverpool but moved to London in 1977, where he worked as a commercial artist and became involved with the avant-garde theatrical community. Primarily a playwright during this period, he also show more produced short fiction that he would eventually publish as part of his six-volume collection titled Books of Blood (1984-85). More than any other author of contemporary horror fiction, Barker has had a major impact on the direction of the genre. He has introduced strong elements of sex and graphic violence into his fiction, but these elements are employed with an artistic objective. Barker underscores his work with complex subtextual metaphors and artistic allusions. Preoccupied with the craft of writing and with its effect on the reader, Barker is an innovator of formula and genre, often parodying the former in order to change the philosophical contour of the latter. Barker has achieved commercial success not only with his short fiction but also with his novels, which tend to be epic in scope and to blend elements of horror with those of high fantasy. Barker is one of the more influential voices in horror cinema, having written and directed a number of films. His printed works include The Candle in the Cloud, Absolute Midnight, The Scarlet Gospels, and Black is the Devil's Rainbow: Tales of a Journeyman. His films include Dread, Tortured Souls: Animae Damanatae, and Hellraiser. (Bowker Author Biography) Clive Barker was born in October, 1952, in Liverpool, England, and graduated from Liverpool University. While a student, the resourceful Barker formed a theater company as an outlet for his career as a budding playwright. After minor success with several plays such as "Frankenstein in Love," Barker vaulted onto the horror fiction scene with the publication of his short stories, "The Books of Blood." Later books such as "The Damnation Game," "Imajica," and "Everville" have further established his reputation as a Master of Horror. Barker gained further popularity with several motion picture projects. Unhappy with previous film versions of his works, he chose to direct the successful movie "Hellraiser," which generated a string of sequels. In addition to writing and directing, Barker has produced several of the movies in both the "Hellraiser" and "Candyman" series. Besides his writing and film activities, the multitalented Barker is an actor and illustrator, with several published volumes of his artwork. Barker is a recipient of British Fantasy awards and a World Fantasy award, and resides in Los Angeles. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 2017
- People/Characters
- Tom Requiem; Mary Slaughter; The Golem Elijah; Dr. Fetter; Ralph Dietrick; Dr. Fetter's Family of Freaks (show all 11); The Sabbaticus; Judge Phio; Bethany Bled; Duke Delphi; Old Etta
- Important places
- Karantica
- First words
- Though there had been men in recent history who had committed crimes far worse than those of Tom Requiem, none drew the crowds the size of those who came to the Requiem Trial.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Perhaps she'd find somebody else to love her somewhere along the way. Someone that she wouldn't have to connive with charms to make them tell her they loved her; and would forgive her the wounds in her flesh, and the coldness of her skin, if she loved them truly in return.
- Canonical DDC/MDS
- 823.92
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