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Clive Barker is an English author, filmmaker, and painter. He is best known for his work in horror, fantasy, and dark fiction. His most famous works include the Books of Blood, the Hellraiser films, and the Candyman films.

Barker was born in Liverpool, England in 1952. He studied English and Philosophy at the University of Liverpool. After graduating, he worked as a teacher and a social worker.

In the early 1980s, Barker began writing short stories. His first collection, The Books of Blood, was published in 1984. The Books of Blood was a critical and commercial success, and it established Barker as a leading horror writer.

Barker has also written novels, comics, and screenplays. He has directed several films, including Hellraiser (1987), Candyman (1992), and Nightbreed (1990).

Barker is a prolific and versatile artist. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Bram Stoker Award, the World Horror Convention Grand Master Award, and the Lambda Literary Award.