Clive Barker pre-sale and book signing in West Hollywood

Even folks not into horror know the name Clive Barker and some of his more popular creations (Hellraiser, Candyman). But many folks don't realize that the horror author and filmmaker is a gay man who is also responsible for a number of wildly successful children's and young adult books (The Thief of Always, among others) and served as executive producer on Gods and Monsters, the groundbreaking biopic of gay horror director James Whale that brought both Sir Ian McKellen and director Bill Condon (Dreamgirls) to a broader American mainstream audience.

Next week Barker will release his first grown-up horror novel in seven years, Mister B. Gone, a classic horror novel about a cursed book inhabited by a medieval demon. But as a special treat for his gay horror fans, Barker will be making a pre-release signing appearance this Saturday at the A Different Light LGBT bookstore in West Hollywood.

Folks interested in getting the book before it's available to the general public (including personalized, signed copies) or in meeting the master of horror himself can head on over to the store's website. If it weren't thousands of miles away, I would so be there! If anyone makes it to the signing we'd love to hear about it.