Thief of Always - Brossura

Barker, Clive

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ISBN 10: 0061091464 ISBN 13: 9780061091469

Casa editrice: Harper Torch, 1993

Riassunto

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 rounds 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 it's 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 ambitious for his new guest, for Harvey's soul burns brighter than any soul he has encountered in a thousand years...

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Recensione:

“Charming and pleasantly shuddery.” (Washington Post Book World)

“Barker...sets up his enchanted kingdom with plenty of wit and atmosphere.” (Chicago Tribune)

“A modern fable written with literary flare and storytelling-with-a-twist style that will entertain and enchant.” (San Diego Union-Tribune)

“In a tale that manages to be both cute and horrifying, bestselling novelist and screenwriter Barker puts the dark side back into childhood fantasy.” (Publishers Weekly)

L'autore:

Clive Barker is the bestselling author of twenty-two books, including the New York Times bestsellers Abarat; Abarat: Days of Magic, Nights of War; and The Thief of Always. He is also an acclaimed painter, film producer, and director. For twelve years Mr. Barker has been working on a vast array of paintings to illuminate the text of The Books of Abarat, more than one hundred and twenty-five of which can be found within this volume.

Mr. Barker lives in California. He shares his house with seven dogs, three cockatiels, several undomesticated geckoes, an African gray parrot called Smokey, and a yellow-headed Amazon parrot called Malingo.

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• Editore: Harper Torch
• Data di pubblicazione: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0061091464
• ISBN 13: 9780061091469
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 288