Title: Robert Louis Stevenson's The strange case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde & the body snatcher
Description: The dark tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson was first published in 1886. The novella went on to become one of the most well-known horror stories of all time and has been adapted for numerous film, TV and stage productions. Here it is retold in graphic format through Robert Smith's visually arresting illustrations. Also included is the short story The Body Snatcher, a fictionalised account of theexploits of Mr Burke and Mr Hare, two real-life grave-robbers who operated in Edinburgh in 1828.
Subjects: Adaptations, Comic books, strips
People: Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)