Book description
A book of revelations. A seamless tapestry of erotic passion, thwarted
ambition and mythic horror. Clive Barker takes us on a voyage to worlds
beyond our knowledge, but within our grasp.
John Furie Zacharias, known as Gentle, a master forger whose life is a
series of lies. Judith Odell, a beautiful woman desired by three
powerful men, but belonging to none of them. Pie'oh'pah, a mysterious
assassin who deals in love as well as death. These three are united in a
desperate search for the heart of a universal mystery, and will find the
truth that lies in a place as mysterious as the face of God, and as
secret as the human soul. They discover the Imajica.
Imajica is many things: an epic novel of vast panoramas and intimate,
obsessive passions, embracing ghosts and reflections as well as the
human and the divine. 'Moves with tidal force and power'
- William S Burroughs
'The tears of blood and nightmare imagery are passionate and ingenious…
Imajica is a ride with remarkable views'
- Times Literary Supplement
'Barker's fecundity of invention is beyond praise. In a world of
hard-bitten horror and originality, Clive Barker dislocates your mind'
- Mail on Sunday
'A powerful and fascinating writer with a brilliant imagination… Clive
Barker is an outstanding storyteller'
- J G Ballard Clive Barker was born in Liverpool in 1952. His earlier
books include The Books of Blood, Cabal, and The Hellbound Heart. In
addition to his work as a novelist and playwright, he also illustrates,
writes, directs and produces for stage and screen. His films include
Hellraiser, Hellbound, Nightbreed and Candyman. Clive lives in Beverly
Hills, California.
