{"title":"Phil and Sarah Stokes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhil and Sarah Stokes\u003c\/strong\u003e explore the rich intersections between popular culture and the visual arts, offering insightful perspectives on iconic creators and movements. Their work delves into the world of imaginative storytelling, often highlighting the striking visuals that define contemporary fantasy and horror genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analysis and vivid detail that bring to life the artistic influences behind cult figures and their creations. Their books are a compelling journey through the cultural landscapes shaped by visionary artists and storytellers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clive-barkers-dark-worlds-by-phil-and-sarah-stokes-9781419758461","title":"Clive Barker’s Dark Worlds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep dive into the creative world and personal archive of the master of horror Clive Barker, from \u003cem\u003eHellraiser\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCandyman\u003c\/em\u003e to today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"I've seen the future of horror... and his name is Clive Barker.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-1980s, Stephen King inducted a young English novelist into the world of great genre writers, and since then, this genius creator has only continued to expand his field of activity. Created by his two most loyal collaborators, Phil and Sarah Stokes, \u003cem\u003eClive Barker’s Dark Worlds\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book to shed light on the massive scope of Barker’s creative work. With the help of Barker himself, this book contains exclusive comments from people who have worked with him creatively and professionally, as well as close friends such as Neil Gaiman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also features an exceptional collection of images and documents from the author's private archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book spans Barker’s world, highlighting classics such as the character Pinhead, an icon in the pantheon of horror cinema; the \u003cem\u003eHellraiser\u003c\/em\u003e series of ten films and a forthcoming HBO miniseries; and the cult films \u003cem\u003eNightbreed\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCandyman\u003c\/em\u003e, the latter of which was rebooted as a Jordan Peele production in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn literature, Barker has written the horror anthology series \u003cem\u003eBooks of Blood\u003c\/em\u003e, which was recently adapted by Hulu, as well as numerous fantasy sagas. \u003cem\u003eWeaveworld\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Great and Secret Show\u003c\/em\u003e have become instant genre classics, and \u003cem\u003eAbarat\u003c\/em\u003e is a beloved bestselling series for young adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the world of comics, Barker has partnered with major publishers such as Marvel and BOOM! Studios. This tireless creator has also dipped his toes into the worlds of toys, video games, and art, and his incredible collection of paintings, drawings, and photographs have been exhibited in galleries over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423966085356,"sku":"9781419758461","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781419758461.jpg?v=1774769563"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/phil-and-sarah-stokes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}