Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
In February 2007, the City of Edinburgh went Kidnapped crazy with the launch of the Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature "One Book - One Edinburgh" reading campaign. The huge success of the Kidnapped campaign has inspired the City of Literature to turn to another of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novels, The Strange Case of Dr Jeykll and Mr Hyde, for the 2008 campaign.
Four Editions of the Graphic Novel
There are four graphic novels of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde being published on February 21st. They are written and illustrated by the winning Scottish team of Alan Grant and Cam Kennedy, who first worked together on Kidnapped. A free paperback novel will be given away to high schools and libraries across Edinburgh.
- The Graphic Novel - The classic Stevenson story re-imagined by Alan Grant and Cam Kennedy
- Unco Case O' Dr Jekyll An' Mr Hyde - the Graphic Novel translated into modern Scots by James Spence
- Gnothach Annasach An Dr Jekyll is Mhgr Hyde - the Graphic Novel translated into Gaelic by Iain MacDhòmhnaill
- A Modern Text edition of the Graphic Novel in simplified text, from publishers Barrington Stoke
The Classic Novel
The City of Literature are giving away free copies of the classic Stevenson novel, but you can also buy the book from BooksfromScotland.com. The novel comes with a new introduction written by Ian Rankin.
Events Programme
An extensive events programme starts with the launch of all four graphic novel editions on Thursday 21st February 2008. The complete programme is available from the City of Literature website, and includes poetry, discussion, film screenings, readings and city tours of Edinburgh. Many of the events are free, but booking is required.
Internet Links
- Gnothach Annasach An Dr Jekyll Is Mhgr Hyde
Following their acclaimed graphic novel version of 'Kidnapped', Alan Grant and Cam Kennedy turn their attention to another Stevenson story. John Utterson notices that his friend, Dr Henry Jekyll, has been acting very strangely. As he investigates, Utterson uncovers a terrifying and horrific story. - Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless tale of the respectable Jekyll and his infernal alter ego, Mr Hyde, continues to thrill readers to this day. This exploration of the evil that's inherent in all people is brought to life for reluctant readers with dazzling illustrations and a simplified text. - The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde
This dark psychological fantasy is more than a moral tale. It is also a product of its time, drawing on contemporary theories of class, evolution and criminality and the secret lives behind Victorian propriety, to create a unique form of urban Gothic. - Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde: The Graphic Novel
Following their acclaimed graphic novel version of 'Kidnapped', Alan Grant and Cam Kennedy turn their attention to another Stevenson story. John Utterson notices that his friend, Dr Henry Jekyll, has been acting very strangely. As he investigates, Utterson uncovers a terrifying and horrific story. - Unco Case O' Dr Jekyll An' Mr Hyde: A Graphic Novel In Scots
Following their acclaimed graphic novel version of 'Kidnapped', Alan Grant and Cam Kennedy turn their attention to another Stevenson story. John Utterson notices that his friend, Dr Henry Jekyll, has been acting very strangely. As he investigates, Utterson uncovers a terrifying and horrific story.
