Barker’s literary works include such best-selling fantasies as Weaveworld, Imajica,  and Everville, the children’s novel The Thief of Always, Sacrament, Galilee and Coldheart Canyon.  The first of his quartet of children’s books, Abarat, was published in October 2002 to resounding critical acclaim, followed by Abarat II: Days of Magic, Nights of War and Arabat III: Absolute Midnight; Barker is currently completing the fourth in the series.  As an artist, Barker frequently turns to the canvas to fuel his imagination with hugely successful exhibitions across America.  His neo-expressionist paintings have been showcased in two large format books, Clive Barker, Illustrator, volumes I & II.