The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: A Graphic Horror Novel

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Overview

Dr. Jekyll is an upstanding gentleman, a philanthropist, and a well-respected member of society. So why is he linked to the young Mr. Hyde, an unpleasant young man of dubious morals and hideous appearance?

That is precisely what Jekyll’s lawyer, Mr. Utterson, sets out to discover. Utterson’s enquiries lead him deep into the foggy streets of London, and before he knows it he is on the hunt for a murderer. But all is not quite what it seems, and he begins to suspect that much darker forces are at play…

This graphic adaptation also includes a bonus short story, “The Body Snatcher,” a gruesome tale of grave-robbery and deception based on the real-life exploits of the infamous Burke and Hare.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781435161535
Publisher:	Metro Books
Publication date:	04/27/2016
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	433,940
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He studied law at Edinburgh University and in his early twenties, after being diagnosed with a severe respiratory illness, decided to pursue a career as a professional writer. He went on to write the classic novels Treasure Island (1883) and Kidnapped (1886) amongst others, as well as numerous shorter works of fiction. He moved to Samoa to escape the damp Scottish climate and died there in 1894.

Robert Smith is a British illustrator based in Horsham, West Sussex. After ten years as a graphic designer he went on to study Interactive 3D Animation at the SAE Institute, London. Since 2012 he has worked as a freelance illustrator and designer under the moniker of Docktor Bob (not a real doctor). More of his work can be seen on his website: www.docktorbob.com.

Date of Birth:

November 13, 1850

Date of Death:

December 3, 1894

Place of Birth:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of Death:

Vailima, Samoa

Education:

Edinburgh University, 1875