IDW ADAPTS CLIVE BARKER'S THIEF OF ALWAYS IN JANUARY

[MattBrady]

Press Release

IDW Publishing and Clive Barker To Release The Thief Of Always Comic Adaptation

All-Ages Tale Shows The Whimsical Side Of Clive Barker

Master of horror Clive Barker’s The Thief Of Always is a fable appealing to horror and fantasy fans young and old. Now, IDW brings you its own lavishly illustrated adaptation of the thrilling tale.

In The Thief of Always, adapted by Kris Oprisko and Gabriel Hernandez, Mr. Hood’s Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It’s a place of miracles, a blissful round of treats and seasons, where every childhood whim may be satisfied… for a price, as young Harvey Swick comes to learn.

“I'm delighted that this story, which was my first venture in writing for children, will now find a new audience through this beautiful new edition,” said The Thief of Always author Clive Barker.

“Clive is an amazing author, and all his skills are brought to bear in this amazing tale,” says writer Kris Oprisko. “The Thief of Always packs all the thrills and scares you’d expect from Clive, while at the same time perfectly capturing a child’s sense of wonder.”

Clive Barker’s The Thief of Always will be published as three bi-monthly, full-color, 48-page issues starting in January 2005.

[Mal Jones]

This is one of my favorite books and it'll be great to see it in comic form.

-Mal

[COREMARK]

Thief of Always is a great all ages book, and I would love to see Clive do some more comics. Clive is a great artist as well, I would love to see him write a Vertigo mini, and painting his own covers.

[matchesmalone]

This is too expensive to even think about buying.

[Fresco]

Originally posted by COREMARK
...and I would love to see Clive do some more comics. Clive is a great artist as well...

Clive Barker is a very kool doode aside from being an incredibly talented guy.
I too would love to see more comics using elements from his fertile imagination.

I loved his Razorline over at Marvel back in the day.
Congrats to IDW for landing a plum gig to add to their stable.

[dave roman]

I really enjoyed the novel of this when it first comes out. And Barker's spot illos where really cool. Hopefully translates to a fun comic.

[Cartoon Jay]

Great little book, and the Art for this looks perfect! I love it!

[IamSatan]

As I am a HUGE Clive Barker fan, I will def. be picking this up. Too bad it doesn't contain any of Clive's fantastic artwork.

[Hannibal King]

Clive Barker writes good stuff, and I most especially enjoyed his Nightbreed stuff in all of its various forms. I would have tried this book out but for $7.49 (American) an issue, I think I shall simply buy the book.