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Clive Barkers Hellraiser Masterpieces Vol. 1 PDF Book CLIVE BARKERS HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES VOL. 1 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Clive Barker,Neil Gaiman,Alex Ross | 160 pages | 10 Jan 2012 | Boom! Studios | 9781608860685 | English | Los Angeles, United States Clive Barkers Hellraiser Masterpieces Vol. 1 PDF Book It's not much help that both the protagonist and antagonist seem equally morally justified, with Pinhead acting as less of a villain and more of a tragic figure. The Scarlet Gospels became a separate project and different short story collection was said to be on the way. The key to what makes this work so well is the tone. Jean-Marc Lofficier. So if you have a weak stomach, I suggest skipping over this. The publisher claimed Barker couldn't stop revising it, or that he got distracted by other books Mister B. Retrieved 13 July Please I wanna go home! This is not for the weak of heart and I have to admit that after I was done I sort of wanted to go hug kittens for a few hours. In general, these pieces haven't aged well. Hellraiser Masterpieces 2 books. Jun 19, Kris43 rated it it was amazing Shelves: horror , comics , sweet-evil , supernatural-horror , horror- comics. Personal favorite Alex Ross and Mike Minola, plus others. Book Category. Which isn't a terrible approach, but I was never shocked or scared by the Cenobites' appearances - in some of the latter Hellraiser material as awful as they could be , Pinhead's rediscovery of his humanity usually meant another, worse Cenobite would take his place as their leader - there was always, I felt, a monstrous presence lurking over the proceedings. One of the sadists even wants pain inflicted on his crotch. Christopher Monfette ,. Return to Book Page. Mar 01, Donovan rated it it was amazing Shelves: horror. There's still more of the series to read to see what's really up, which I'll do soon. Others who have come after him seem to just use Cenobites as overly creepy closet monsters with a leather fetish who are way too into solving puzzle boxes. Glad I did. In , a ninth film was released to a single theater in California for a crew showing that was ostensibly open to the public. May 26, Woowott rated it liked it. Epic Comics , an imprint of Marvel Comics , began publishing series of comic book spin-offs for the Hellraiser franchise. Glad I did too. He said he did not have cancer and has given up cigars. Aug 08, Cale rated it liked it. In October , Barker announced through his official website that he would be writing the script to a forthcoming remake of the original Hellraiser film, to be produced by Dimension Films. Barker seems to be building up the character for a rebellion against hell. Anna Miller ,. Barker is a prolific visual artist working in a variety of media, often illustrating his own books. There are sights within this collection that you need to see, that will have you at the brink of terror, and that you won't forget. The storylines themselves throughout the book were interesting and captivating. Pinhead on the other hand is bored. The comics contained a set of short stories, with Clive Barker acting as a consultant on all of the comics. Mike McMahon Illustrator ,. All the subsequent movies throw away the original premise, that the cenobites are horrific but morally neutral hedonists, and treat them as evil antagonists. Preview — Hellraiser Masterpieces Vol. Anything else wont be Barker and is just another story set in the universe. Nevertheless, the opening act shows promise, and the art is beautiful and sinfully gory, making it an interesting new chapter for the Hellraiser franchise. The art is perfect and disturbing. The book provides an in-depth look at the film characters, and interpretations of the choices those characters make in the film. Clive Barkers Hellraiser Masterpieces Vol. 1 Writer Yet the story is missing a certain freshness, probably because I'm used to the dynamics of Hellraiser world. Reader beware, however. If you aren't really into the whole Cenobite mythology or Barker's creation, then you may find some stuff in here you like, but you might not be all that interested in the other aspects that they bring about in it. Sherlock Holmes and the Servants of Hell "Hellraiser" song. No recent wiki edits to this page. Definitely not for the squeamish or for children. Jan Strnad Goodreads Author ,. This was so good! A longtime comics fan, Barker achieved his dream of publishing his own superhero books when Marvel Comics launched the Razorline imprint in Details if other :. Lots of projects and books have been promised and only half of those mostly films have seen the light of day. YM Liverpool. Be it Godzilla, or Freddy Krueger, or Jason, these characters endear themselves to us because they are akin to mascots. Fortunately Pinhead is accompanied by the cenobites from the original two movies the rest kind of sucked anyway , and there are a few dialogue exchanges with the female cenobite, who expresses confusion at the leader's pause. But considering how weak some of these stories are, it left me wondering if there really was enough wheat in the chaff to collect. You know what I realized as I read this? Barker somewhat naively signed away the rights to the world he had created not realising just how popular it would become. The team eventually abandoned the Hellraiser license and converted it into a simplistic Bible-based game. I can't wait to see how it all turns out. Frustratingly enough, the Wachowksi and Barker stories are both continued in future volumes, and the Wachowski one isn't even in volume 2. Of course I realize that might not read as high praise considering some of the more recent films or anthologies regarding the Cenobites and their leader, but Barker's lack of involvement goes a long to explain why most of them are so absolutely horrendous. Want to Read saving…. The shorter stories are often better than the longer ones, and this includes my favorite Hellraiser story of all time, Neil Gaiman's Wordsworth I turned this into a one-act in college, but it's really Dave McKean's art that makes it work , as well as Dwayne McDuffie's 'Writer's Lament' that uses Hellraiser to comment on the film industry. Nightbreed : Jihad and Pinhead vs. Retrieved 19 February I was so excited, I clicked on this one straight away and read it last night. All the subsequent movies throw away the original premise, that the cenobites are horrific but morally neutral hedonists, and treat them as evil antagonists. Personally I have found even Hellraiser 2 which Barker was somewhat involved with doesn't hold up well. Read the comics, you'll see why. The host discovers a real puzzle box inside, and upon opening it is killed by Pinhead and a pair of Cenobites. I read the book two times back-to-back, the first time it was meh, and it was better second time around as I caught some threads of Barker's webs. I can't wait to see where the story goes next. Read more Barker, apparently, only ever contributed to the first film, writing and directing it. His paintings have been seen first on the covers of his official fan club magazine, Dread, published by Fantaco in the early Nineties, as well on the covers of the collections of his plays, Incarnations and Forms of Heaven , as well as on the second printing of the original UK publications of his Books of Blood series. Written by Peter Atkins and Stephen Jones , with a foreword by Clive Barker, The Hellraiser Chronicles is a collection of production photographs, design sketches, excerpts from the scripts, and interviews with the cast and crew. To prevent Pinhead from taking her soul, Amy kills herself. May 26, Woowott rated it liked it. Short Stories. Oct 28, Ann D-Vine rated it it was ok Shelves: owned-comic-tpbs. Horror franchise. A feature-length documentary, Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II , was originally due for release in , and comprises interviews with the cast and crew. The story of each of these characters known to the cenobites as Harrowers is revealed with one being a former priest and another being a former agent of the Cenobites now seeking redemption. With the help of a teenage girl, Tiffany Imogen Boorman , who unknowingly assisted Channard in opening the box, Kirsty and Tiffany escape the Cenobite world and close the gateway behind them. Clive Barkers Hellraiser Masterpieces Vol. 1 Reviews Enlarge cover. Delay, after delay followed. Aug 08, Cale rated it liked it. Does Hellraiser not have its roots, somewhat, in creature features, in monster movies? Dec 09, Charles Tilley rated it really liked it. Pinhead has sinister plans for Kristy, but what those plans are remains a mystery. It's not bad, if you like Hellblazer, but it ain't the original Hellraiser either. The films, as well as the comic book series, continually feature the Cenobite Pinhead. They are collections of stories taking place within the Hellraiser universe hailing from various creators, including Barker himself. Sherlock Holmes and the Servants of Hell "Hellraiser" song. This collection has been rumored for almost a decade, and was said to feature Bar During most of my life Clive Barker has been my favorite author, as far as professional heroes go he is one of them for sure. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Straight from the far reaches of Hell, comes a collection of classic Hellraiser tales that will light your soul on fire! Honestly, many of these stories I didn't care for at all.
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