Books of Blood Omnibus: Volumes 1-3 by Clive Barker - Horror Fiction - Paperback

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 fi...