THE NEW ANNOTATED STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

The definitive edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's immortal tale of depraved murder and unrelenting horror, introduced by Joe Hill (Stephen King's son), annotated by Edgar-winner Leslie S. Klinger, & illustrated with over 100 color images.

There's no question that The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the most influential texts of all time. The now-iconic tale, which has confounded and thrilled readers for more than a century, was described by one scholar as the only detective-crime story in which the solution is more terrifying than the problem. And even as its plot gets continually reinterpreted and reimagined in literature, film, and theater, the main themes persist, as do the titular characters, now so familiar as to have become a part of the English language. This new edition gives the classic tale of depraved murder and unrelenting horror its most complete and illuminating presentation yet. Heavily illustrated with over a hundred and fifty full color images from the history of this cultural touchstone?including reproductions of rare books, film stills, theatrical posters, and the true-life people associated with the adventure?and extensively annotated by Edgar Award winning editor and noted Victorian literature expert Leslie S. Klinger, this thorough and authoritative approach is both an invaluable resource for scholars and a sumptuous treat for fans of the text. Introduced by a compelling and erudite essay from bestselling novelist and short story writer Joe Hill, this complete illustrated and annotated edition of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the ultimate tribute to an enduring classic, combining revelatory and surprising information and in-depth historical context with beautiful illustrations and photographs. It is sure to please anyone interested in the Victorian era, mystery fiction, and horror tales. Robert Lewis Stevenson was born in Scotland in 1850 and died in Samoa in 1894. He is one of the world's best-loved writers in prose and verse. N. C. Wyeth (18821945) was one of the giants of the Golden Age of American illustration. Leslie S. Klinger, noted Victorian literature expert, is a multiple Edgar Award-winner, and author of bestselling as annotated editions of Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, and Frankenstein now presents a visceral and illuminating Robert Louis Stevenson's chilling narrative. With more than a hundred illustrations of rare books, films, theatrical productions, and real-life people associated with the adventure, Klinger has extensively annotated the text to provide fascinating background information on the language and customs of the Victorian era. Joe Hill provides a compelling and erudite introduction. This is an extraordinary production.