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by Srephen Lang,Clive Barker

Author:

Srephen Lang,Clive Barker

ISBN13:

978-1559941617

ISBN:

1559941618

Language:

English

Publisher:

Harperaudio; Abridged edition edition (May 1, 1991)

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Fiction

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Genre Fiction

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Critical acclaim for Clive Barker's bestseller. The Great and Secret Show. Clive Barker has been an amazing writer from his first appearance, with the great gifts of invention and commitment to his own vision stamped on every page.

Critical acclaim for Clive Barker's bestseller. At his best, he is a mapmaker of the mind, charting the farthest reaches of the imagination. Douglas Winter, The Washington Times. "From the start it's clear that Barker is in a class by himself.

Oh boy, I absolutely LOVED this book! Clive Barker does a great job with story-telling, and he pulled off the metaphysical concepts in the book flawlessly.

The Great and Secret Show is a fantasy novel by British author Clive Barker. It was released in 1989 and it is the first "Book of the Art" in a trilogy, known as The Art Trilogy by fans

The Great and Secret Show is a fantasy novel by British author Clive Barker. It was released in 1989 and it is the first "Book of the Art" in a trilogy, known as The Art Trilogy by fans. The novel is about the conflict between two highly evolved men – Randolph Jaffe and Richard Fletcher – over the mystical dream sea called Quiddity. Jaffe hopes to tap into Quiddity's power while Fletcher wants to prevent it from being tainted.

Written by Clive Barker, narrated by Chet Williamson. Narrated by: Joe Hill, Stephen Lang, Nate Corddry, and others. Length: 15 hrs and 45 mins. Clive Barker has made his mark on modern fiction by exposing all that is surreal and magical in the ordinary world - and exploring the profound and overwhelming terror that results. With its volatile mix of the fantastical and the contemporary, the everyday and the otherworldly, Weaveworld is an epic work of dark fantasy and horror - a tour de force from one of today's most forceful and imaginative artists.

Clive Barker asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work. International acclaim for the great and secret show

Clive Barker asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work. International acclaim for the great and secret show. In part a tale of terrors, rooted in recognisable suburbia, and in part a mythical saga, romping through various layers of consciousness. You never know quite where you stand or whether at key moments you are intended to feel cosmically enlightened or just palpably spooked.

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Clive Barker's bestseller Weaveworld astonished readers with his visionary range, establishing him as a master of fabulist literature. Now, with The Great and Secret Show he rises to new heights. In this unforgettable epic he wields the full power and sweep of his talents. Succinctly put," says Barker, "it's about Hollywood, sex and Armageddon. Memory, prophecy and Clive Barker's bestseller Weaveworld astonished readers with his visionary range, establishing him as a master of fabulist literature.

Like most of Barker's works, "The Great and Secret Show" is not an easy read, and is not recommended as an. .

Like most of Barker's works, "The Great and Secret Show" is not an easy read, and is not recommended as an introduction to the fantasy/horror genre. For those who have the requisite mindset, though, this book is a jewel they're all burned into the reader's.

ГлавнаяЗарубежное фэнтезиClive BarkerThe Great and Secret Show. In the hands of someone sweet-natured and loving, the Great Work might begin a universal papacy, every living being in touch with the meaning of its Creation. But Jaffe wasn’t loving, nor sweet-natured

ГлавнаяЗарубежное фэнтезиClive BarkerThe Great and Secret Show. Уменьшить шрифт (-) Увеличить шрифт (+). Clive Barker The Great and Secret Show. IV. Holding to the promises he’d made himself was not easy. But Jaffe wasn’t loving, nor sweet-natured. He was a thief of revelations, a magician who didn’t care to understand the principles of his craft, only to rise by it.

The Art, the greatest power known to humankind, is the focus of struggle between the evil spirit, Jaff, and a force for light, Fletcher, a struggle that is inherited by their children.

Hellstaff

An intricately woven and meticulous novel where past and future meet in the dream sea of Quiddity. To say any more about what this book is about would ruin the adventure of reading it. It is a reading adventure because Clive Barker invites readers on an exploration of mind, spirit and matter. While many authors tend to separate perception and thought from actual existence in their story telling, Barker creates a world in which Body, Mind, Spirit and Matter exist co-equally. Understanding this is the beginning of Wisdom. Using this understanding is the Art. The Art is therefore a source of unimaginable power. This is a story of good vs. evil and the ways in which two great forces of each face each other in a battle for control of the Art. The very survival of the human race hangs in the balance...
This is not a light read. The world Barker creates is so full of intricate imagery and interconnected people, places and events that you will likely find yourself going back to previously read sections of the book in order to reinforce your understanding of the saga. It will likely take the reader longer to read that most books, which it did for me. So be prepared for a wonderful journey and a great ride! Thanks for reading...

Bodwyn

*Note: If possible, I would give this four and a half stars out of five.

I've been a fan of Clive Barker's material for a long time, starting with Weaveworld and Sacrament with The Hellbound Heart somewhere between. Needless to say, he's influenced a lot of my own fiction. I picked up The Great And Secret show as a piece of a greater collection and, of course, to get my Barker fix. In retrospect, I will say this was much easier to get into than Sacrament but, I feel, not as mature. That being said I still recommend it and I do so with praise. I won't give this a five star review, however, because I feel there were a couple problems which could have been eradicated and eased the story's rigid second act.

The first thing I want to praise are the characters in the book. There are a couple, just one or two, that are irritating to read simply because they're incredibly unreliable at points, but on the other hand this novel has given me one of the greatest characters I've ever known. He serves, at first, as the central antagonist. His moniker is catchy, dark and fantastic - something Barker is proficient in crafting. I am of course speaking of The Jaffe. There's a female character who reminds me of Ellen Ripley in a couple ways and I will say she is my second favorite character (and she's not even the main protagonist for the whole novel).

The second thread of the weave I will address is the beautiful, complex worlds created by Barker and the mythology behind them. Quiddity is glorious. The imagery and creatures, beings and ambiance associated with it and the harboring island is magnificent to read. In fact, I will be returning to this novel simply for that reason. It's a balancing act between the dark, terrifying regions of the unknown and awe-inspiring, heavenly spaces seemingly out of reach (you'll get that when you read the book).

The third thing, the amount of plot twists and sheer substance, is complex and plentiful. Never have I felt I've learned so much of a fictional world from a novel in a long, long time. I couldn't have guessed from the first few chapters what the novel's end and even middle portions had to offer. Needless to say, it's a journey, a trip.

Now some complaints... Clive, if you're reading this, stop using the word "din" so frequently. It got a little repetitive in the last sixth of the book. I also feel the second act was very slow, specifically parts three and four and some of five. I ultimately still enjoyed it but I feel it could have been shortened - there were some inner thoughts, dialogue and events that were unnecessary even in terms of filler. I still enjoyed it, however.

I recommend this book and it's worth the money. I own the original hardback version and the Kindle version (I collect). The each offer their pros and cons - I'm not sure I could recommend either or to you. I will praise and suggest you read the novel for a taste of what modern, dark fantasy has to offer if in capable hands. The fiction within serves some of the best horror and modern fantasy I've read, bundled in a complex weave of betrayal, romance and wars between plains of existence - the dark and the light.

4.5 out of 5 stars.

Jia

A friend recommended The Great and Secret Show to me knowing my fondness for horror, fantasy and the surreal. I've known of Clive Barker for a long time, mostly from Hellraiser, but I have read a couple of his other books (Weaveworld, Thief of Always).

The Great and Secret Show felt bloated that, by the end, I was skimming. There is so much unnecessary material that a 100+ pages could easily have been cut. Characters are introduced that we spend time with that really have no payoff in the end.

I really don't understand the love this series gets from people. While I can appreciate what Barker was trying to do it just fell flat for me. And I know Barker has no control over this, but I don't understand why a Kindle book of a book published over 10 years ago costs $12 (and the paperback is listed at $15!). I'm not marking any stars off due to cost, but the publisher may want to re-consider this price.

The Great and Secret Show had an interesting concept, but in the end it just fell flat. If you do want to read it, try and find a used copy or borrow it from the library. There is no need to spend $12+ on this thing.

Magis

Oh boy, I absolutely LOVED this book! Clive Barker does a great job with story-telling, and he pulled off the metaphysical concepts in the book flawlessly. I'm really into dark fantasy/horror, and this is one of the best of its kind that I've read. Whenever I picked up the book to read, I didn't want to put it down, and thus finished it in less than a week. If you're considering reading this, I highly recommend it.

Dorintrius

Absolutely great story telling. Cinematic in scope. Movies for your mind. Intelligent and very entertaining for broad minded souls. One of the best from Clive, including for me Imajica, Everville, Weaveworld and Cold Heart Canyon. If you love his brand of magic and world building, I highly recommend Tim Powers, in particular, "Anubis Gaates" and the Faultline series, "Last Call, "Expiration Date"and "Earthquake Weather". Just amazing stories and charecters.

Androrim

Really enjoyed this mix of horror and dark fantasy. Mr. Barker takes his time to introduce us to the mythology he's building at a nice pace. The story never bogged down for me. It has everything I love about Clive Barker: monsters, sex and violence, all beautifully written. I recall reading an interview where Mr. Barker states that he was trying to capture the style on a great American horror story à la something via Stephen King or Peter Straub, and for the most part he manages to capture that style, but still manages to maintain his unique vision.

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