Most important books: Clive Barker

Clive Barker is an author, film director and visual artist. His latest book is Mister B. Gone.

He recently talked to Newsweek about his five most important books. One book on the list:

"Tales of Mystery and Imagination" by Edgar Allan Poe.

Terse, Gothic fiction that goes to the heart of American culture.

Read about all five titles on Barker's list.

Visit Clive Barker's website.

--Marshal Zeringue