Hororový příběh o dvou protikladných tvářích lidského charakteru. V titulní dvojroli Ilja Racek,dále hrají Eduard Cupák, Otakar Brousek st.,Petr Nárožný, Vladimír Brabec a další . Režie Ivan Chrz. Rozhlasová nahrávka z roku 1994

R. L. Stevenson klasszikus rémhistóriája a Dr. Jekyll és Mr. Hyde különös története, melyben a főhős -tudomány határait feszegető- kísérletei az emberi természet kettősségét, a jó és a gonosz harcát tárják elénk.
A történetből több mint sáz filmfeldolgozás készült -köztük a harmincas évek elején az első Oscar-díjat nyert horrorfilm-, többek között Spencer Tracy, Kirk Douglas, Antohony Perkins, Michael Caine és John Malkovics főszereplésével.
Az Alinea Kiadó Klasszik sorozatának nyolcadik kötetében a címet adó kisregény új fordítása mellett a szerző három további műve is szerepel, melyek most jelennek meg először magyarul: Éjjeli szállás - Francois Villon története, A titokzatos ajtó, valamint A gondviselés és a gitár, három novella Stevenson Az Ezeregyéjszaka új meséi cínű kötetéből.

From the adventures of Jim Hawkins in Treasure Island to The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Stevenson's legacy of novels and adventure stories is considerable and filled with colourful characters and rich settings, making for exciting and compelling reads for adults and young readers alike. Robert Louis Stevenson began writing articles whilst studying law at Edinburgh University and his earliest works were inspired by his travels around France. Treasure Island was written in 1883 and was followed by his other great novels, including Kidnapped and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Treasure Island tells the tale of Jim Hawkins and his dramatic adventure involving bloodthirsty pirates and their sinister leader, Long John Silver, and has captured the imaginations of generations of young readers. Kidnapped, too, has all the ingredients of a classic adventure story. Set in the highlands of Scotland during the Jacobite rebellion its hero, Alan Breck Steward, fearless and romantic, is one of Stevenson's most engaging characters. Weir of Hermiston, written in 1896, was left unfinished by Stevenson at the time of his death but contains some of this best writing. A vibrant story about the austere Scottish judge and his son, the novel displays the fruition of Stevenson's narrative abilities. The Master of Ballantrae tells of the lifelong feud between Master Ballantrae and his young brother Henry. This novel in particular underlines Stevenson's preoccupation with destiny and fate. The Black Arrow originally appeared in serial form and is a tremendously exciting adventure story in which the hero, Richard Shelton, fight for the Yorkists during the War of the Roses, encounters Richard III and an infamous band of archers who use the dreaded black arrows. The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, tells of how a doctor creates a separate personality, evil in instinct and repulsive in appearance, through the use of a special drug he has discovered. Robert Louis Stevenson's legacy of novels and adventure stories is considerable and filled with colourful characters and rich settings, exciting and compelling for adults and young readers alike.

This famous novel about a respectable doctor with a double life marks a milestone in modern horror fiction. The book includes a history of horror stories, and looks at the medical profession in the 19th century.

'I ran to the side of the ship. Help, help! Murder!" I screamed, and my uncle slowly turned to look at me. I did not see any more. Already strong hands were pulling me away. Then something hit my head; I saw a great flash of fire, and fell to the ground ...' And so begin David Balfour's adventures. He is kidnapped, taken to sea, and meets many dangers. He also meets a friend, Alan Breck. But Alan is in danger himself, on the run from the English army across the wild Highlands of Scotland ..."

Read about the thrilling adventures of young Jim Hawkins and his friends who set sail for Treasure Island in search of treasure. But will Long John Silver get there first…?

A kalandregény az ifjúsági irodalom klasszikusa lett. Vadromantikus cselekménye a 18. században játszódik és a hírhedt, véreskezű kalóz, Flint kapitány elásott kincseinek megszerzése körül forog. A történetet egy kamaszfiú, Jim Hawkins beszéli el. Rejtélyekben, hajótörésekben és mindenfajta izgalmakban bővelkedő, de kitűnő lélektani elemzésekben gazdag könyv, ponyvaszerű cselekménye ellenére rangos irodalmi alkotás; az izgalmas történetet a fő- és mellékalakok pompás ábrázolása, a cselekmény kiindulópontját alkotó kis angol kikötő, az óceán, a hajósélet, a déltengeri sziget színes leírása élvezetes és színvonalas olvasmánnyá teszi, ezért kezdő felnőtt olvasóknak és fiataloknak tartalmas kikapcsolódást kínál.

Adventure and piracy in the 18th century! When young Jim Hawkins finds a map of an island where Captain Flint has hidden his treasure, the boy, Squire Trelawney and his friend Dr Livesey sail to the island to look for it. But during the voyage Jim discovers more about the ship’s company, which includes Long John Silver, a man with only one leg. And then the battle for the treasure begins!

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'Fifteen men on the dead man's chest --Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!' Upon finding a map in his parents' inn, young Jim Hawkins joins a crew on route to the Caribbean
to find buried treasure. One of his crew, the charming, yet devious Long John Silver is determined to snag the booty for himself and Jim's swashbuckling voyage becomes a mutinous and murderous adventure -- where his own bravery is put to the test an
d he discovers much about friendship, loyalty and betrayal.

Velice citlivá adaptace od autorky trilogie Opera nás baví, Divadlo nás baví, Balet nás baví ponechává plnou šíři a bohatost děje. Soustředila se jen na zpřístupnění jazyka současným čtenářům. Tohle není žádné zkrácené a nevkusně zjednodušené vydání.

When young Jim Hawkins finds a mysterious map in a dead sailor's sea trunk, it marks the start of a thrilling treasure hunt - and a very dangerous adventure. Accompanied by the local doctor and squire, he sets off on the high seas as a cabin-boy, determined to find the buried hoard. But they are not alone in their quest, a band of pirates - led by the enigmatic, one-legged Long John Silver - will stop at nothing to take back what they believe is theirs.

One of the best-loved children's stories of all time, Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island is a thrilling tale of swashbuckling heroes and dastardly villains that continues to enchant readers young and old.

This beautiful edition of Treasure Island is illustrated by H. M. Brock, with an afterword by Sam Gilpin.

Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound gift editions of much loved classic titles.

You are walking through the streets of London. It is getting dark and you want to get home quickly. You enter a narrow side-street. Everything is quiet, but as you pass the door of a large, windowless building, you hear a key turning in the lock. A man comes out and looks at you. You have never seen him before, but you realize immediately that he hates you. You are shocked to discover, also, that you hate him. Who is this man that everybody hates? And why is he coming out of the laboratory of the very respectable Dr Jekyll?

Mapa ukrytého pokladu, opuštěný a záhadný ostrov, ale především piráti! V tomto jedinečném díle skvělé adaptace mistrovského románu Roberta Louise Stevensona nic nechybí. Naloďme se na Hispaniolu společně s Jimem, hlavním hrdinou tohoto dobrodružného příběhu; stačí vzít mapu Ostrova pokladů a připravit se k vyplutí napříč nekonečnými a vzdálenými moři. Možná, že se budete muset zúčastnit bitev, ale zcela jistě budete muset sebrat veškerou odvahu, když se ocitnete tváří v tvář strašlivému zločinci jménem
Dlouhán John Silver!

Through the narratives of Mr Enfield, Mr Utterson, Dr Lanyon and Poole, Jekyll’s butler, the mystery of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is revealed: Dr Jekyll, an eminent scientist, has discovered a drug which changes him into the embodiment of his evil impulses. Which side of Jekyll, the good or the evil, will triumph?