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A chilling horror anthology by Clive Barker, exploring dark human desires and brutal violence in graphic tales.
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A chilling horror anthology by Clive Barker, exploring dark human desires and brutal violence in graphic tales.
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It is his powerful writing style and arresting imagery that have made Books of Blood a classic—and Clive Barker a cult phenomenon. INCLUDES AN INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR AND A NEW AFTERWORD BY GRADY HENDRIX, WITH ADDITIONAL PRAISE FROM THE HORROR WRITING COMMUNITY, INCLUDING VICTOR LAVALLE, MICK GARRIS, ERIC LAROCCA, ALMA KATSU, SARAH LANGAN, PAUL TREMBLAY, JOHN LANGAN, CYNTHIA PELAYO, AND HAILEY PIPER.
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What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Frequent explicit sexual scenes; themes of desire and eroticism central to several stories. Some instances of sexual violence and coercion depicted or implied.
Violence & gore
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Extreme graphic violence, body horror, torture, and brutal deaths pervasive throughout.
Profanity
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Moderate use of cursing and strong language in dialogue and narrative.
Substance use
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Recurring alcohol and drug use; some addiction themes mentioned.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Some LGBTQIA+ characters and themes present, though not always central.
Religious content
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Brief references to religious themes or imagery in a horror context.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Frequent occult themes, rituals, and demonology central to several stories.
Political content
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Minor social commentary on gender and race, not a primary focus.
Self-harm / suicide
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Recurring mentions of self-harm and suicide, some on-page depictions.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent child abuse, physical abuse, and systemic cruelty in narratives. Some instances of sexual violence and coercion depicted or implied.
Other
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