The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Annotated - Review

The New Annotated Strange Case of
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Edited by Leslie S. Klinger
Forward by Joe Hill
Mysterious Press 10/18/22
Show Notes

The definitive edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s immortal tale of depraved murder and
unrelenting horror, introduced by Joe Hill, 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.
TRIVIA
Last week's question was:
Which author knew they would become a professional writer at age 8?
a. Mickey Spillane
b. Anthony Horowitz
c. Tom Clancy
d. Laura Lippman
The answer is b. Anthony Horowitz. Horowitz started writing at the age of 8 or 9 and he
instantly "knew" he would be a professional writer. This was because he was an underachiever
in school and was not physically fit, and found his escape in books and telling stories. In a 2006
interview Horowitz stated "I was quite certain, from my earliest memory, that I would be a
professional writer and nothing but.
This week's question is:
Which author began his journalism career with an assignment to cover the Democratic
Convention in 1984
a. Danial Silva
b. Walter Moseley
c. Donald Westlake
d. Joseph Thorne
Tune in next week for the answer.