The New Annotated Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde

STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS [EDITED WITH FOREWORD AND NOTES BY LESLIE S. KLINGER]

Publication: The Mysterious Press, 2022, New York

First Mysterious Press edition. Limited to 250 numbered copies signed by Leslie S. Klinger, who did the annotations, and Joe Hill, who wrote the Introduction. This is copy 167.. Black quarter cloth and light purple marbled paper over boards, titles stamped in gilt on the spine, light gray front and rear endpapers, lix [blank], 161 pp., introduction, foreword, illustrated in color and black and white, portraits, appendices, bibliography. Illustrated with over 100 color images. Introduction by Joe Hill. Foreword by Leslie S. Klinger. 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. As new, unread copy in a transparent and unprinted, protective dust jacket. In addition to the remarkable presentation of this Victorian classic the "Introduction" by Joe Hill and the "Foreword" by Leslie S. Klinger are informative and noteworthy.

Inventory Number: 49711