Recommended for both readers and collectors. With these goodies between the gorgeously demented covers (which Barker newly designed), one might feel as if he or she found something as valuable as the Lemarchand Configuration itself, but the pleasures enjoyed will not result in eternal damnation (I think). While Hellraiser follows much of the same story as its source material, some key differences between the two changed the trajectory of the series as a whole. Who else could skin a man, rip another apart, sit a cenobite on top of a pile of steaming organs and make a reader marvel at the manner in which he twists the language into beautiful sentences? Earthling’s 20th Anniversary Edition includes three extras that make the book worthy of purchasing, even if the reader cut his way through the story several times. The Hellbound Heart is a masterful novella that delves into ideas of pain and pleasure as one entity while drawing on sexuality, sadomasochism and a need for blood. 'A mind-blowing story more literary than 99% of the genre. full-cast adaptation of award-winning author Clive Barkers novella (adapted for.

The book and traycase interior, with original art by Barker. The Hellbound Heart by Bafflegab Productions, released 27 April 2018 1. THE HELLBOUND HEART will be released in the following editions: Trade hardcoverĢ50 numbered hardcovers, bound in leather and housed in a clothcovered slipcase, and signed by Clive BarkerĢ6 lettered hardcovers, hand sewn, housed in a handmade traycase, book and traycase made with the finest materials, signed by Clive Barker, Peter Atkins, and Ashley Laurence, and includes a original sketch by Barker For horror fans who are new to this book or have read it before, this is the edition you must have. SYNOPSIS: Clive Barker's classic novella that inspired the movie Hellraiser gets the deluxe treatment! For the first time since its publication 20 years ago in the collection NIGHT VISIONS 3, THE HELLBOUND HEART is released as a standalone hardcover edition.Įarthling's special edition features an introduction by Peter Atkins (writer of several Hellraiser movies), an introduction by Ashley Laurence (Kirsty of the Hellraiser movies), Barker’s early cenobite illustrations, and a new full-color cover by Barker.

The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker