The Mysterious World of Sherlock Holmes: The Illustrated Guide to the Famous Cases, Infamous Adversaries, and Ingenious Methods of the Great Detective

The Mysterious World of Sherlock Holmes: The Illustrated Guide to the Famous Cases, Infamous Adversaries, and Ingenious Methods of the Great Detective
by Bruce Wexler

The Mysterious World of Sherlock Holmes: The Illustrated Guide to the Famous Cases, Infamous Adversaries, and Ingenious Methods of the Great Detective
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Author: Bruce Wexler
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-04-22
ISBN: 0762432527
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Running Press

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Book Review: Colorful, Entertaining Guide to Sherlock Holmes!
Summary: 5 Stars

Bruce Wexler and Courage books combine talents to produce this colorful, wide-ranging guide to the life and times of history's most famous fictional detective. Published in 2008, it should delight Sherlock Holmes fans around the world.

Wexler's 192-page examination of all things Holmesian begins with a biography of Conan Doyle followed by chapters on Holmes in print; the London of Holmes' time; Medical and forensic medicine in the Holmes' tales; Holmes' paraphernalia; Holmes on stage, screen and radio; and so on. Having been to London several times I especially enjoyed the chapter dealing with the Sherlock Holmes Pub.

The text is complimented by hundreds of vintage and contemporary b&w and color photographs, maps, magazine covers, book covers, newspapers articles, etc. The color photos of 1800s artifacts really brings Holmes' world to life.

As a popular guide, THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD OF SHERLOCK HOLMES is hard to beat. The wide-ranging coverage, myriad illustrations and low price ($l4.95) made it a must-have selection. Recommended.

Summary of The Mysterious World of Sherlock Holmes: The Illustrated Guide to the Famous Cases, Infamous Adversaries, and Ingenious Methods of the Great Detective

Over a century since his first appearance in print, Sherlock Holmes remains an iconic figure today. This unique companion is a collector?s dream, allowing fans to delve into the criminal environment of foggy, gas-lit Victorian London-the world of the all-time greatest detective. The book brings to life the elements of Holmes?s success, the crime scene of his day, his history in film and television, and the present-day Holmes legacy. Featured throughout are famous figures such as Holmes?s faithful sidekick, Dr. Watson; his nemesis, Professor Moriarity; and Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Filled with more than 150 images-many of the works by the great original illustrators of Conan Doyle?s stories-this volume presents an excellent mix of information to satisfy legions of Holmes collectors, mystery fans, and historians fascinated by a bygone era.

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