Mark Aldridge Knihy

From the very first book publication in 1920 to the film release of Death on the Nile in December 2020, this investigation into Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world's favourite fictional detective. This book tells his story decade-by-decade, exploring his appearances not only in the original novels, short stories and plays but also across stage, screen and radio productions. The hardback edition includes more than 400 illustrations. Poirot has had near-permanent presence in the public eye ever since the 1920 publication of The Mysterious Affair at Styles. From character development, publication history and private discussion concerning the original stories themselves, to early forays on to the stage and screen, the story of Poirot is as fascinating as it is enduring. Based on the author's original research, review excerpts and original Agatha Christie correspondence, Poirot: The Greatest Detective in the World is a lively and accessible history of the character, offering new information and helpful pieces of context, that will delight all Agatha Christie fans, from a new generation of readers to those already highly familiar with the canon.

Lidskou povahu zná jako nikdo jiný a dokáže bystře a nekompromisně odhalit její temnou stránku – i díky tomu se slečna Marplová stala jednou z nejoblíbenějších vyšetřovatelek zločinů v klasické krimi. Tato kniha mapuje, kde všude a s jakým úspěchem se objevila jak v díle své tvůrkyně, Agathy Christie, tak i v adaptované podobě na jevišti, na filmovém plátně či na televizních obrazovkách. S pomocí dobového materiálu včetně reprodukcí plakátů či snímků z natáčení zachycuje poutavým způsobem osudy této postavy od jejího zrodu před téměř sto lety až po nedávnou sbírku Dvanáct nových případů z pera současných autorek detektivek.

From the very first book publication in 1920 to the upcoming film release of Death on the Nile, this investigation into Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world's favourite fictional detective.

Delving into the life and adventures of Miss Jane Marple, this investigation by Dr. Mark Aldridge uncovers the intricacies of Agatha Christie's beloved detective. The book examines Marple's character development, her role in the mystery genre, and the cultural impact she has had over the years. Through detailed analysis, Aldridge reveals how Marple's insights and observations reflect societal changes, making her a timeless figure in literature.

This book is a comprehensive exploration of 90 years of film and television adaptations of the world’s best-selling novelist’s work. Drawing on extensive archival material, it offers new information regarding both the well-known and forgotten screen adaptations of Agatha Christie’s stories, including unmade and rare adaptations, some of which have been unseen for more than half a century. This history offers intriguing insights into the discussions and debates that surrounded many of these screen projects – something that is brought to life through previously unpublished correspondence from Christie herself and a new wide-ranging interview with her grandson, Mathew Prichard. Agatha Christie on Screen takes the reader on a journey from little known silent film adaptations, through to famous screen productions including 1974’s Murder on the Orient Express, as well as the television series of the Poirot and Miss Marple stories and, most recently, the BBC’s acclaimed version of And Then There Were None.