The Art Trilogy Books in Order

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The Art Trilogy, authored by Clive Barker and published between 1989 and 1994, is a dark fantasy series that explores themes of power, conflict, and the supernatural. The narrative centers on a struggle for the Art, a source of immense power, involving man-spirits and their mortal offspring. The series delves into the complexities of human passion and its consequences within a fantastical and often violent framework.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The great and secret show

    The great and secret show

    1989 · Clive Barker

    The Great and Secret Show is a 1989 novel by Clive Barker, book one in a three-volume series. To possess the greatest power of all, the Art, two…

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    Everville

    1994 · Clive Barker

    Everville is a 1994 fantasy novel by British author Clive Barker. It is the second book in the Books of the Art series, following The Great and…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Art Trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The great and secret show”. Start with “The great and secret show.”

How many books are in the The Art Trilogy series?

We list 2 books by Clive Barker , published between 1989–1994.

Where can I buy the The Art Trilogy books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.