Clive Barker

Born in Liverpool in 1952, Clive Barker has written and produced a number of plays, including The History of the Devil and Frankenstein in Love. His volumes of short fiction, Books of Blood, earned praise from horror fans and literary critics alike, receiving both the British and World Fantasy Awards. His bestselling novels include The Damnation Game, Imajica and The Thief of Always. He is also the creator of the Hellraiser films, as well as Nightbreed and Lord of the Illusions.