Synopsis "Imajica "

"Rich in plot twists, byzantine intrigues and hidden secrets, Imajica is a Chinese puzzle box constructed on a universal scale...Barker has an unparalleled talent for envisioning other worlds." -- Washington Post Book WorldFrom master storyteller Clive Barker comes an epic tale of myth, magic, and forbidden passionImajica is an epic beyond compare: vast in conception, obsessively detailed in execution, and apocalyptic in its resolution. At its heart lies the sensualist and master art forger, Gentle, whose life unravels when he encounters Judith Odell, whose power to influence the destinies of men is vaster than she knows, and Pie 'oh' pah, an alien assassin who comes from a hidden dimension.That dimension is one of five in the great system called Imajica. They are worlds that are utterly unlike our own, but are ruled, peopled, and haunted by species whose lives are intricately connected with ours. As Gentle, Judith, and Pie 'oh' pah travel the Imajica, they uncover a trail of crimes and intimate betrayals, leading them to a revelation so startling that it changes reality forever.

Clive Barker

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Clive Baker was born on October 5, 1952, in Penny Lane, Liverpool. He is a writer, film director, illustrator, and painter. Author in the horror and fantasy genre. He studied English and Philosophy at the University of Liverpool. He is one of the most acclaimed in his field. He is known for the "Books of Blood" series and its film adaptations (Hellraiser and Nightbreed).

In addition to his renowned literary facet, he has stood out as a great illustrator, director, and screenwriter, being the creator of films like Hellraiser and Candyman. He also has numerous adaptations of his work into comics. He collaborated with Marvel Comics in creating his own publishing imprint called Razorline, which was short-lived.

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