#first edition

Clive Barker "In the Flesh" Vintage Hardcover 1986

In the Flesh A landmark collection from the master of modern horror, Clive Barker's *In the Flesh* presents four visceral, dark fantasy tales that redefined the genre in the late 1980s. Featuring the terrifying origins of "The Forbidden" (which inspired the iconic film *Candyman*), this collection is essential for any serious horror collector. Barker's unique blend of the erotic, the grotesque, and the poetic shines brilliantly in these pages.

#### **Book Details** * **Author:** Clive Barker * **Illustrator:** Fred Marcellino (Jacket design and illustration) * **Publisher:** Poseidon Press * **Binding:** Hardcover * **Edition Points:** First US Edition, copyright 1986. Hardcover with grey paper-covered boards, black cloth spine with silver lettering. Dust jacket with original $12.95 price intact on front flap. Full number line on copyright page: "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2".

#### **Condition Report** * **Overall Grade:** Book: Near Fine / Jacket: Near Fine * **Cover & Spine:** Black cloth spine with vibrant, crisp silver gilt lettering. Grey paper-covered boards are exceptionally clean, with sharp corners and virtually no shelf-wear. * **Dust Jacket:** Present and unclipped, showing original price of $12.95. Outstanding color vibrancy, with only minor rubbing to extremities. * **Text Block & Pages:** Pages are clean and crisp with off-white/cream edges, exhibiting standard vintage paper quality without significant toning. * **Binding:** Square, tight, and retains an unread feel.

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