There's a never-ending stream of subreddits asking "I've just finished [insert name of Clive Barker book]: what should I read next?" To help those new to Barker I thought it might be useful to suggest a number of ways through his work. There are two obvious starting points for your journey. The Books of Blood, … Continue reading A Clive Barker Itinerary
My copy was supplied for review; spoilers follow I reviewed Julian Payne's previous work Harvest, co-written with partner Zoe Elkins, a few years ago for Horrified magazine. I said then that I looked forward to seeing what they'd do next. I have my answer here, in this gorgeous - and sizeable - graphic novel by … Continue reading Review: “What The Tide Reveals” by Julian Payne (2025)
In the mid 90s - the exact date is relevant, as we'll soon see - one of my friends gave me a mixtape. He, my cousin and I swapped records all the time: we were into the blossoming forms of electronica that the early 90s gave birth to, and every other week it seemed a … Continue reading Ambient search – help needed
Into the Gyre 