The Thief of Always - Deluxe Anniversary Edition

***PRE-ORDER - SHIPPING END OF FEBRUARY 2017***

25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Mr. Hood’s Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles, a blissful round of treats and seasons, where every childhood whim may be satisfied.

There is a price to be paid, of course, but young Harvey Swick, bored with his life and beguiled by Mr. Hood’s wonders, does not stop to consider the consequences. It is only when the House shows its darker face—when Harvey discovers the pitiful creatures that dwell in its shadows—that he comes to doubt Mr. Hood’s philanthropy.

The House and its mysterious architect are not about to release their captive without a battle, however. Mr. Hood has ambitions for his new guest, for Harvey’s soul burns brighter than any soul he has encountered in a thousand years…

This edition is presented in a beautifully illustrated deluxe tray case, and contains a wealth of extra material, including:

Unused Art Archive - An extensive gallery of unused and alternate artwork

Thieves From Around the World - An extensive gallery of cover images from editions worldwide.

Excerpts from Clive's handwritten manuscript pages of:

- First Draft Handwritten Manuscript (As Mr Hood's Holiday House) - Chapter One
- Early Draft Handwritten Manuscript - Chapter One
- First & Early Handwritten Draft Manuscript - Extras
- Final Draft Handwritten Manuscript - Chapter One
- Final Draft Handwritten Manuscript - Alternate Beginning
- Screenplay Handwritten Manuscript - First Scenes
- Screenplay Handwritten Manuscript - Last Scenes

This edition also comes with 4 x A5 art prints (as pictured)

Limited and numbered to just 100 copies

Signed by Clive Barker

The deluxe 25th anniversary edition of The Thief of Always is offset printed on is 120gsm Uncoated Woodfree paper with a Machine Varnish finish. It is 384 pages and measures 9 x 6 inches in size, and weighs 2lb 2.8oz. The pages are smythe-sewn to a foil stamped wibalin cover. And comes with a jacket which is printed on 157gsm Gloss Art paper. The wibalin clamshell is finished with 2 foil stamps (metallic and pigment, 1 debased)  on all sides. The clamshell measures 10.2 x 7.2 x 2, and with the book weighs 3lb 3.1oz