r/clivebarker

Nearing the end of this book and my copy is beat to hell because I've been taking it everywhere and reading. Didn't like the cover so I just decided to rip it off and doodle on the title page (it's supposed to be that one scene with Quaisoir). Back is just something ugly I did rq to have something in back.

The book has been so up and down for me. A lot of it's been slow going - I've been reading it off and on for over a year, but this last month I've really been getting more sucked into it and reading it a lot more. A lot of parts have been frustrating to me, and I still think I like Weaveworld more, but also it's one of those weird books that the more I mull it over, the more parts that previously frustrate me turn into things I like or don't mind. A lot of the characters' actions annoy me, but then I change my mind later (at least for the most part - Judith and Gentile are still so annoying sometimes!).

But even with plot, pace, and character frustrations I've had, Barker's prose is still something else. There are some authors I'll read and even their most "meh" books are still great compared to others in the genre, and Barker feels similar: just consistent quality with his words. I thought to myself there's no way I'm going to re-read Imajica, at least not for years, but yeah no, I'm definitely going to be re-reading it in a year or so; there are so many things I'm sure I missed because of the nature of the characters' identities and the later reveals.

Let's go Boone!

Struggling to get through Imajica so came back to this

So many book covers are so ass for no reason lol. I'm reading Imajica for the first time, 500 pages in, and like...a book about magic and different dimensions and different species, and someone decides THIS is a good cover? Just a dude staring at a boat? I check ebay every few days for a cheap mass market paperback because at least that cover fits the books imo.

Hello! I recently began preparing to sell the majority of my horror memorabilia and book collection, and wanted to show off some of my Clive Barker pieces while I still can! I am currently listing on eBay, but if anyone has any recommendations of other markets to check out, I’d gladly take the advice!
I am sad to sell, but these items really deserve to be shown off, and I just don’t have the space, and probably never will. That, and, my family and I could really use the extra income.
I will list what I am asking for each item below. Do my value estimates seem fair? Please be honest, especially if I’ve undervalued anything! I have been up researching sales data for a week lol

Ps: if you notice a weird looking spot (sort of like an oil stain?) in the center of some pictures, it is an issue with the lens on my iPhone, and is most noticeable in lighter images.

Current asks:

-Books of Blood Volumes I-VI, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London, First HC Edition. All six volumes are signed.
$1300

-Imajica, US Limited Edition, Signed and Lettered “z”
$700ish
HarperCollins, New York, USA 1991. Hardback. There were 500 copies signed and numbered and boxed for sale, and 26 copies signed, lettered and boxed for private distribution.

Weaveworld, UK Limited Edition, Signed, Numbered 1 of 500
Collins, London, 1987
$650

-Hellraiser DVD in case, signed
$85

EDIT: wow, thank y’all for the kind responses and dms! I am definitely learning some things about selling! It’s been recommended I have a higher asking price on my Imajica signed/lettered edition, so I may do that! For those inquiring about buying any of these special items, I am leaning towards going through my eBay store, as that provides some insurance and shipping benefits.
Please feel free to dm me! And again, thank you for being kind. I love this community ❤️