The New Annotated Strange Case ofDr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeEdited by Leslie S. KlingerForward by Joe HillMysterious Press 10/18/22Show NotesThe definitive edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s immortal tale of depraved murder andunrelenting horror, introduced by Joe Hill, annotated by Edgar-winner Leslie S. Klinger, &illustrated with over 100 color imagesThere’s no question that The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the mostinfluential texts of all time. The now-iconic tale, which has confounded and thrilled readers formore than a century, was described by one scholar as the only detective-crime story in whichthe solution is more terrifying than the problem. And even as its plot gets continuallyreinterpreted and reimagined in literature, film, and theater, the main themes persist, as do thetitular 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 mostcomplete and illuminating presentation yet. Heavily illustrated with over a hundred and fifty fullcolor 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―andextensively annotated by Edgar Award winning editor and noted Victorian literature expert LeslieS. Klinger, this thorough and authoritative approach is both an invaluable resource for scholarsand a sumptuous treat for fans of the text.Introduced by a compelling and erudite essay from bestselling novelist and short story writerJoe Hill, this complete illustrated and annotated edition of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll andMr. Hyde is the ultimate tribute to an enduring classic, combining revelatory and surprisinginformation and in-depth historical context with beautiful illustrations and photographs. It is sureto please anyone interested in the Victorian era, mystery fiction, and horror tales.TRIVIALast week's question was:Which author knew they would become a professional writer at age 8?a. Mickey Spillaneb. Anthony Horowitzc. Tom Clancyd. Laura LippmanThe answer is b. Anthony Horowitz. Horowitz started writing at the age of 8 or 9 and heinstantly "knew" he would be a professional writer. This was because he was an underachieverin school and was not physically fit, and found his escape in books and telling stories. In a 2006interview Horowitz stated "I was quite certain, from my earliest memory, that I would be aprofessional writer and nothing but.This week's question is:Which author began his journalism career with an assignment to cover the DemocraticConvention in 1984a. Danial Silvab. Walter Moseleyc. Donald Westlaked. Joseph ThorneTune in next week for the answer.