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Publication Date
2017-08-01
Pages
608
ISBN
9780802126603
Book Title
From Holmes to Sherlock : the Story of the Men and Women Who Created an Icon
Publisher
GROVE/Atlantic, Incorporated
Item Length
9 in
Publication Year
2017
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.8 in
Author
Mattias Boström
Genre
Literary Criticism, Fiction, Biography & Autobiography
Topic
Mystery & Detective, Literary, Books & Reading, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators
Item Weight
30 oz
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6 in
Number of Pages
608 Pages
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GROVE/Atlantic, Incorporated
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080212660X
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9780802126603
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Book Title
From Holmes to Sherlock : the Story of the Men and Women Who Created an Icon
Number of Pages
608 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Mystery & Detective, Literary, Books & Reading, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators
Publication Year
2017
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Literary Criticism, Fiction, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Mattias Boström
Format
Hardcover

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Item Height
1.8 in
Item Weight
30 oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

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2016-056250
Reviews
Praise for From Holmes to Sherlock : "Mattias Bostrm has done the impossible--encapsulated the journey of Sherlock Holmes from international literary superstar to modern day television hero. Meticulous, charming and, best of all, adoring of the original." --Lyndsay Faye, author of The Whole Art of Detection "Just when you think you've read every great book about the history of Doyle and Holmes, Mattias Bostrm reveals startling new layers to the famous adventures of the greatest detective of all time. Written with skill, wit, and unmatched expertise, From Holmes to Sherlock is the new standard in the complete history of not only the original Doyle stories, but literally every adaptation, too." --Ryan Britt, author of Luke Skywalker Can't Read "[Bostrm] comes up with some intriguing and fresh details . . . The canon of critical and biographical material on Holmes and Doyle is massive, of course, but even so, this latest entry makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how a bloodhound called Sherlock took over the world." -- Booklist (starred review) "A spirited account of how Sherlock became a household name . . . Bostrm's weaving of the Holmes story into the larger one of popular culture and the mass-entertainment industry is the best part of this very good book. For fans of literature, film history, and Conan Doyle alike, a fine complement to the best works of Sherlock-iana." -- Kirkus Reviews "Bostrm has succeeded masterfully in doing something no one has hitherto dared try: telling the whole Sherlock Holmes 'story.' It is an extraordinary tale." --Nicholas Utechin, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , 1976-2006 "From Holmes to Sherlock is a book based on a simple but brilliant idea. He traces the growth in popularity of Sherlock Holmes from an early idea of a physician who hoped to be a writer to a worldwide phenomenon recognized by most of the planet. Not just for Sherlockians, rather it is intended for anyone who has wondered about Sherlock Holmes." --Steven Rothman, editor of the Baker Street Journal "Superb! I am deeply in awe of Mr Bostrm's comprehensive research, his meticulous selection and his enticing presentation. Mattias Bostrm is one of a select group of really important Holmesian/Doylean scholars." --Roger Johnson, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , coauthor of the Sherlock Holmes Miscellany "From Holmes to Sherlock will be one of the four or five most important books among the scores of nonfiction volumes about Sherlock Holmes, and it's easy and entertaining reading as well." --Christopher Redmond, editor of Sherlockian.net "[From Holmes to Sherlock] explores the world's continuing fascination with fiction's leading detective hero. The informal, accessible style of Gallagher's translation makes for an easy, if lengthy, read." -- Publishers Weekly "[A] unique, incredibly ambitious and wide-ranging volume . . . While it reads like a work of fiction, almost a literary mystery, it is a rich tapestry, filled with real-world heroes and villains . . . I can't recommend this book highly enough . . . A must-read for anyone with an interest in the character, the history or the fandom surrounding him." -- Canadian Holmes "Well written and recommended." --Peter E. Blau, Scuttlebutt newsletter, Praise for From Holmes to Sherlock : A Publishers Weekly Top 10 in Essays & Literary Criticism for fall 2017 "Mattias Bostrm has done the impossible--encapsulated the journey of Sherlock Holmes from international literary superstar to modern day television hero. Meticulous, charming and, best of all, adoring of the original." --Lyndsay Faye, author of The Whole Art of Detection "Just when you think you've read every great book about the history of Doyle and Holmes, Mattias Bostrm reveals startling new layers to the famous adventures of the greatest detective of all time. Written with skill, wit, and unmatched expertise, From Holmes to Sherlock is the new standard in the complete history of not only the original Doyle stories, but literally every adaptation, too." --Ryan Britt, author of Luke Skywalker Can't Read "[Bostrm] comes up with some intriguing and fresh details . . . The canon of critical and biographical material on Holmes and Doyle is massive, of course, but even so, this latest entry makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how a bloodhound called Sherlock took over the world. " -- Booklist (starred review) "A spirited account of how Sherlock became a household name . . . Bostrm's weaving of the Holmes story into the larger one of popular culture and the mass-entertainment industry is the best part of this very good book. For fans of literature, film history, and Conan Doyle alike, a fine complement to the best works of Sherlock-iana." -- Kirkus Reviews "Bostrm has succeeded masterfully in doing something no one has hitherto dared try: telling the whole Sherlock Holmes 'story.' It is an extraordinary tale." --Nicholas Utechin, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , 1976-2006 "When next asked why you so love Sherlock Holmes, hand your interrogator a copy of this work." --Steven Rothman, Baker Street Journal "This ambitious work charting the history of Sherlock Holmes and Sherlockiana in all of its guises is the most important book on the Sherlockian bookshelf in the past several years. Mattias's research is impressive as is his breadth of knowledge." --Mark Alberstat, editor of Canadian Holmes "Superb! I am deeply in awe of Mr Bostrm's comprehensive research, his meticulous selection and his enticing presentation. Mattias Bostrm is one of a select group of really important Holmesian/Doylean scholars." --Roger Johnson, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , coauthor of the Sherlock Holmes Miscellany " From Holmes to Sherlock will be one of the four or five most important books among the scores of nonfiction volumes about Sherlock Holmes, and it's easy and entertaining reading as well." --Christopher Redmond, editor of Sherlockian.net " [ From Holmes to Sherlock ] explores the world's continuing fascination with fiction's leading detective hero. The informal, accessible style of Gallagher's translation makes for an easy, if lengthy, read." -- Publishers Weekly " [A] unique, incredibly ambitious and wide-ranging volume . . . While it reads like a work of fiction, almost a literary mystery, it is a rich tapestry, filled with real-world heroes and villains . . . I can't recommend this book highly enough . . . A must-read for anyone with an interest in the character, the history or the fandom surrounding him." -- Canadian Holmes "Well written and recommended." --Peter E. Blau, Scuttlebutt newsletter "[An] excellent book." --Sherlock Holmes Society of London newsletter, Praise for From Holmes to Sherlock : A Publishers Weekly Top 10 in Essays & Literary Criticism for fall 2017 ?Mattias Bostrm has done the impossible'encapsulated the journey of Sherlock Holmes from international literary superstar to modern day television hero. Meticulous, charming and, best of all, adoring of the original.' ?Lyndsay Faye, author of The Whole Art of Detection ?Just when you think you've read every great book about the history of Doyle and Holmes, Mattias Bostrm reveals startling new layers to the famous adventures of the greatest detective of all time. Written with skill, wit, and unmatched expertise, From Holmes to Sherlock is the new standard in the complete history of not only the original Doyle stories, but literally every adaptation, too.' ?Ryan Britt, author of Luke Skywalker Can't Read ?[Bostrm] comes up with some intriguing and fresh details . . . The canon of critical and biographical material on Holmes and Doyle is massive, of course, but even so, this latest entry makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how a bloodhound called Sherlock took over the world.' ? Booklist (starred review) ?A spirited account of how Sherlock became a household name . . . Bostrm's weaving of the Holmes story into the larger one of popular culture and the mass-entertainment industry is the best part of this very good book. For fans of literature, film history, and Conan Doyle alike, a fine complement to the best works of Sherlock-iana.' ? Kirkus Reviews ?Bostrm has succeeded masterfully in doing something no one has hitherto dared try: telling the whole Sherlock Holmes 'story.' It is an extraordinary tale.' ?Nicholas Utechin, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , 1976-2006 When next asked why you so love Sherlock Holmes, hand your interrogator a copy of this work.Steven Rothman, Baker Street Journal "This ambitious work charting the history of Sherlock Holmes and Sherlockiana in all of its guises is the most important book on the Sherlockian bookshelf in the past several years. Mattias's research is impressive as is his breadth of knowledge.' ?Mark Alberstat, editor of Canadian Holmes ?Superb! I am deeply in awe of Mr Bostrm's comprehensive research, his meticulous selection and his enticing presentation. Mattias Bostrm is one of a select group of really important Holmesian/Doylean scholars.' ?Roger Johnson, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , coauthor of the Sherlock Holmes Miscellany ? From Holmes to Sherlock will be one of the four or five most important books among the scores of nonfiction volumes about Sherlock Holmes, and it's easy and entertaining reading as well.' ?Christopher Redmond, editor of Sherlockian.net ?[ From Holmes to Sherlock ] explores the world's continuing fascination with fiction's leading detective hero. The informal, accessible style of Gallagher's translation makes for an easy, if lengthy, read.' ? Publishers Weekly ?[A] unique, incredibly ambitious and wide-ranging volume . . . While it reads like a work of fiction, almost a literary mystery, it is a rich tapestry, filled with real-world heroes and villains . . . I can't recommend this book highly enough . . . A must-read for anyone with an interest in the character, the history or the fandom surrounding him.' ? Canadian Holmes ?Well written and recommended.' ?Peter E. Blau, Scuttlebutt newsletter ?[An] excellent book.' ?Sherlock Holmes Society of London newsletter, Praise for From Holmes to Sherlock : "Mattias Bostrm has done the impossible--encapsulated the journey of Sherlock Holmes from international literary superstar to modern day television hero. Meticulous, charming and, best of all, adoring of the original." --Lyndsay Faye, author of The Whole Art of Detection "Just when you think you've read every great book about the history of Doyle and Holmes, Mattias Bostrm reveals startling new layers to the famous adventures of the greatest detective of all time. Written with skill, wit, and unmatched expertise, From Holmes to Sherlock is the new standard in the complete history of not only the original Doyle stories, but literally every adaptation, too." --Ryan Britt, author of Luke Skywalker Can't Read "A spirited account of how Sherlock became a household name . . . Bostrm's weaving of the Holmes story into the larger one of popular culture and the mass-entertainment industry is the best part of this very good book. For fans of literature, film history, and Conan Doyle alike, a fine complement to the best works of Sherlock-iana." -- Kirkus Reviews "Bostrm has succeeded masterfully in doing something no one has hitherto dared try: telling the whole Sherlock Holmes 'story.' It is an extraordinary tale." --Nicholas Utechin, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , 1976-2006 "From Holmes to Sherlock is a book based on a simple but brilliant idea. He traces the growth in popularity of Sherlock Holmes from an early idea of a physician who hoped to be a writer to a worldwide phenomenon recognized by most of the planet. Not just for Sherlockians, rather it is intended for anyone who has wondered about Sherlock Holmes." --Steven Rothman, editor of the Baker Street Journal "Superb! I am deeply in awe of Mr Bostrm's comprehensive research, his meticulous selection and his enticing presentation. Mattias Bostrm is one of a select group of really important Holmesian/Doylean scholars." --Roger Johnson, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , coauthor of the Sherlock Holmes Miscellany "From Holmes to Sherlock will be one of the four or five most important books among the scores of nonfiction volumes about Sherlock Holmes, and it's easy and entertaining reading as well." --Christopher Redmond, editor of Sherlockian.net "[From Holmes to Sherlock] explores the world's continuing fascination with fiction's leading detective hero. The informal, accessible style of Gallagher's translation makes for an easy, if lengthy, read." -- Publishers Weekly "Well written and recommended." --Peter E. Blau, Scuttlebutt newsletter, Praise for From Holmes to Sherlock : A Publishers Weekly Top 10 in Essays & Literary Criticism for fall 2017 "Mattias Bostrm has done the impossible--encapsulated the journey of Sherlock Holmes from international literary superstar to modern day television hero. Meticulous, charming and, best of all, adoring of the original." --Lyndsay Faye, author of The Whole Art of Detection "Just when you think you''ve read every great book about the history of Doyle and Holmes, Mattias Bostrm reveals startling new layers to the famous adventures of the greatest detective of all time. Written with skill, wit, and unmatched expertise, From Holmes to Sherlock is the new standard in the complete history of not only the original Doyle stories, but literally every adaptation, too." --Ryan Britt, author of Luke Skywalker Can''t Read "A breathtakingly comprehensive study of a literary phenomenon . . . Mattias Bostrm has given us an epic narrative that despite its length and sheer poundage in paperback is unputdownable. Bravo." -- New York Journal of Books "[Bostrm] comes up with some intriguing and fresh details . . . The canon of critical and biographical material on Holmes and Doyle is massive, of course, but even so, this latest entry makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how a bloodhound called Sherlock took over the world. " -- Booklist (starred review) "A spirited account of how Sherlock became a household name . . . Bostrm''s weaving of the Holmes story into the larger one of popular culture and the mass-entertainment industry is the best part of this very good book. For fans of literature, film history, and Conan Doyle alike, a fine complement to the best works of Sherlock-iana." -- Kirkus Reviews "Bostrm has succeeded masterfully in doing something no one has hitherto dared try: telling the whole Sherlock Holmes ''story.'' It is an extraordinary tale." --Nicholas Utechin, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , 1976-2006 "When next asked why you so love Sherlock Holmes, hand your interrogator a copy of this work." --Steven Rothman, Baker Street Journal "This ambitious work charting the history of Sherlock Holmes and Sherlockiana in all of its guises is the most important book on the Sherlockian bookshelf in the past several years. Mattias''s research is impressive as is his breadth of knowledge." --Mark Alberstat, editor of Canadian Holmes "Superb! I am deeply in awe of Mr Bostrm''s comprehensive research, his meticulous selection and his enticing presentation. Mattias Bostrm is one of a select group of really important Holmesian/Doylean scholars." --Roger Johnson, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , coauthor of the Sherlock Holmes Miscellany " From Holmes to Sherlock will be one of the four or five most important books among the scores of nonfiction volumes about Sherlock Holmes, and it''s easy and entertaining reading as well." --Christopher Redmond, editor of Sherlockian.net " [ From Holmes to Sherlock ] explores the world''s continuing fascination with fiction''s leading detective hero. The informal, accessible style of Gallagher''s translation makes for an easy, if lengthy, read." -- Publishers Weekly " [A] unique, incredibly ambitious and wide-ranging volume . . . While it reads like a work of fiction, almost a literary mystery, it is a rich tapestry, filled with real-world heroes and villains . . . I can''t recommend this book highly enough . . . A must-read for anyone with an interest in the character, the history or the fandom surrounding him." -- Canadian Holmes "Well written and recommended." --Peter E. Blau, Scuttlebutt newsletter "[An] excellent book." --Sherlock Holmes Society of London newsletter, Praise for From Holmes to Sherlock : A Publishers Weekly Top 10 in Essays & Literary Criticism for fall 2017 "Mattias Bostrm has done the impossible--encapsulated the journey of Sherlock Holmes from international literary superstar to modern day television hero. Meticulous, charming and, best of all, adoring of the original." --Lyndsay Faye, author of The Whole Art of Detection "Just when you think you''ve read every great book about the history of Doyle and Holmes, Mattias Bostrm reveals startling new layers to the famous adventures of the greatest detective of all time. Written with skill, wit, and unmatched expertise, From Holmes to Sherlock is the new standard in the complete history of not only the original Doyle stories, but literally every adaptation, too." --Ryan Britt, author of Luke Skywalker Can''t Read "[Bostrm] comes up with some intriguing and fresh details . . . The canon of critical and biographical material on Holmes and Doyle is massive, of course, but even so, this latest entry makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how a bloodhound called Sherlock took over the world." -- Booklist (starred review) "A spirited account of how Sherlock became a household name . . . Bostrm''s weaving of the Holmes story into the larger one of popular culture and the mass-entertainment industry is the best part of this very good book. For fans of literature, film history, and Conan Doyle alike, a fine complement to the best works of Sherlock-iana." -- Kirkus Reviews "Bostrm has succeeded masterfully in doing something no one has hitherto dared try: telling the whole Sherlock Holmes ''story.'' It is an extraordinary tale." --Nicholas Utechin, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , 1976-2006 "From Holmes to Sherlock is a book based on a simple but brilliant idea. He traces the growth in popularity of Sherlock Holmes from an early idea of a physician who hoped to be a writer to a worldwide phenomenon recognized by most of the planet. Not just for Sherlockians, rather it is intended for anyone who has wondered about Sherlock Holmes." --Steven Rothman, editor of the Baker Street Journal "This ambitious work charting the history of Sherlock Holmes and Sherlockiana in all of its guises is the most important book on the Sherlockian bookshelf in the past several years. Mattias''s research is impressive as is his breadth of knowledge." --Mark Alberstat, editor of Canadian Holmes "Superb! I am deeply in awe of Mr Bostrm''s comprehensive research, his meticulous selection and his enticing presentation. Mattias Bostrm is one of a select group of really important Holmesian/Doylean scholars." --Roger Johnson, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , coauthor of the Sherlock Holmes Miscellany " From Holmes to Sherlock will be one of the four or five most important books among the scores of nonfiction volumes about Sherlock Holmes, and it''s easy and entertaining reading as well." --Christopher Redmond, editor of Sherlockian.net "[ From Holmes to Sherlock ] explores the world''s continuing fascination with fiction''s leading detective hero. The informal, accessible style of Gallagher''s translation makes for an easy, if lengthy, read." -- Publishers Weekly "[A] unique, incredibly ambitious and wide-ranging volume . . . While it reads like a work of fiction, almost a literary mystery, it is a rich tapestry, filled with real-world heroes and villains . . . I can''t recommend this book highly enough . . . A must-read for anyone with an interest in the character, the history or the fandom surrounding him." -- Canadian Holmes "Well written and recommended." --Peter E. Blau, Scuttlebutt newsletter "[An] excellent book." --Sherlock Holmes Society of London newsletter, Praise for From Holmes to Sherlock : "Mattias Bostrm has done the impossible--encapsulated the journey of Sherlock Holmes from international literary superstar to modern day television hero. Meticulous, charming and, best of all, adoring of the original." --Lyndsay Faye, author of The Whole Art of Detection "Just when you think you've read every great book about the history of Doyle and Holmes, Mattias Bostrm reveals startling new layers to the famous adventures of the greatest detective of all time. Written with skill, wit, and unmatched expertise, From Holmes to Sherlock is the new standard in the complete history of not only the original Doyle stories, but literally every adaptation, too." --Ryan Britt, author of Luke Skywalker Can't Read "Bostrm has succeeded masterfully in doing something no one has hitherto dared try: telling the whole Sherlock Holmes 'story.' It is an extraordinary tale." --Nicholas Utechin, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , 1976-2006 "From Holmes to Sherlock is a book based on a simple but brilliant idea. He traces the growth in popularity of Sherlock Holmes from an early idea of a physician who hoped to be a writer to a worldwide phenomenon recognized by most of the planet. Not just for Sherlockians, rather it is intended for anyone who has wondered about Sherlock Holmes." --Steven Rothman, editor of the Baker Street Journal "Superb! I am deeply in awe of Mr Bostrm's comprehensive research, his meticulous selection and his enticing presentation. Mattias Bostrm is one of a select group of really important Holmesian/Doylean scholars." --Roger Johnson, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , coauthor of the Sherlock Holmes Miscellany "From Holmes to Sherlock will be one of the four or five most important books among the scores of nonfiction volumes about Sherlock Holmes, and it's easy and entertaining reading as well." --Christopher Redmond, editor of Sherlockian.net "[From Holmes to Sherlock] explores the world's continuing fascination with fiction's leading detective hero. The informal, accessible style of Gallagher's translation makes for an easy, if lengthy, read." -- Publishers Weekly "Well written and recommended." --Peter E. Blau, Scuttlebutt newsletter, Praise for From Holmes to Sherlock : A Publishers Weekly Top 10 in Essays & Literary Criticism for fall 2017 "Mattias Bostrm has done the impossible--encapsulated the journey of Sherlock Holmes from international literary superstar to modern day television hero. Meticulous, charming and, best of all, adoring of the original." --Lyndsay Faye, author of The Whole Art of Detection "Just when you think you've read every great book about the history of Doyle and Holmes, Mattias Bostrm reveals startling new layers to the famous adventures of the greatest detective of all time. Written with skill, wit, and unmatched expertise, From Holmes to Sherlock is the new standard in the complete history of not only the original Doyle stories, but literally every adaptation, too." --Ryan Britt, author of Luke Skywalker Can't Read "[Bostrm] comes up with some intriguing and fresh details . . . The canon of critical and biographical material on Holmes and Doyle is massive, of course, but even so, this latest entry makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how a bloodhound called Sherlock took over the world." -- Booklist (starred review) "A spirited account of how Sherlock became a household name . . . Bostrm's weaving of the Holmes story into the larger one of popular culture and the mass-entertainment industry is the best part of this very good book. For fans of literature, film history, and Conan Doyle alike, a fine complement to the best works of Sherlock-iana." -- Kirkus Reviews "Bostrm has succeeded masterfully in doing something no one has hitherto dared try: telling the whole Sherlock Holmes 'story.' It is an extraordinary tale." --Nicholas Utechin, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , 1976-2006 "From Holmes to Sherlock is a book based on a simple but brilliant idea. He traces the growth in popularity of Sherlock Holmes from an early idea of a physician who hoped to be a writer to a worldwide phenomenon recognized by most of the planet. Not just for Sherlockians, rather it is intended for anyone who has wondered about Sherlock Holmes." --Steven Rothman, editor of the Baker Street Journal "Superb! I am deeply in awe of Mr Bostrm's comprehensive research, his meticulous selection and his enticing presentation. Mattias Bostrm is one of a select group of really important Holmesian/Doylean scholars." --Roger Johnson, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , coauthor of the Sherlock Holmes Miscellany "From Holmes to Sherlock will be one of the four or five most important books among the scores of nonfiction volumes about Sherlock Holmes, and it's easy and entertaining reading as well." --Christopher Redmond, editor of Sherlockian.net "[From Holmes to Sherlock] explores the world's continuing fascination with fiction's leading detective hero. The informal, accessible style of Gallagher's translation makes for an easy, if lengthy, read." -- Publishers Weekly "[A] unique, incredibly ambitious and wide-ranging volume . . . While it reads like a work of fiction, almost a literary mystery, it is a rich tapestry, filled with real-world heroes and villains . . . I can't recommend this book highly enough . . . A must-read for anyone with an interest in the character, the history or the fandom surrounding him." -- Canadian Holmes "Well written and recommended." --Peter E. Blau, Scuttlebutt newsletter, Praise for From Holmes to Sherlock : "Bostrm has succeeded masterfully in doing something no one has hitherto dared try: telling the whole Sherlock Holmes 'story.' It is an extraordinary tale." -Nicholas Utechin, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , 1976-2006 " From Holmes to Sherlock is a book based on a simple but brilliant idea. He traces the growth in popularity of Sherlock Holmes from an early idea of a physician who hoped to be a writer to a worldwide phenomenon recognized by most of the planet. Not just for Sherlockians, rather it is intended for anyone who has wondered about Sherlock Holmes." -Steven Rothman, editor of the Baker Street Journal "Superb! I am deeply in awe of Mr Bostrm's comprehensive research, his meticulous selection and his enticing presentation. Mattias Bostrm is one of a select group of really important Holmesian/Doylean scholars." -Roger Johnson, editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal , coauthor of the Sherlock Holmes Miscellany " From Holmes to Sherlock will be one of the four or five most important books among the scores of nonfiction volumes about Sherlock Holmes, and it's easy and entertaining reading as well." -Christopher Redmond, editor of Sherlockian.net "[ From Holmes to Sherlock ] explores the world's continuing fascination with fiction's leading detective hero. The informal, accessible style of Gallagher's translation makes for an easy, if lengthy, read." - Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Winner of the Agatha Award for best nonfiction work A finalist for the Edgar Award for best critical/biographical work A finalist for the Anthony Award for best critical/nonfiction work Everyone knows Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created a unique literary character who has remained popular for over a century and is appreciated more than ever today. But what made this fictional character, dreamed up by a small-town British doctor in the 1880s, into such a lasting success, despite the author's own attempt to escape his invention? In From Holmes to Sherlock , Swedish author and Sherlock Holmes expert Mattias Boström recreates the full story behind the legend for the first time. From a young Arthur Conan Doyle sitting in a Scottish lecture hall taking notes on his medical professor's powers of observation to the pair of modern-day fans who brainstormed the idea behind the TV sensation Sherlock , from the publishing world's first literary agent to the Georgian princess who showed up at the Conan Doyle estate and altered a legacy, the narrative follows the men and women who have created and perpetuated the myth. It includes tales of unexpected fortune, accidental romance, and inheritances gone awry, and tells of the actors, writers, readers, and other players who have transformed Sherlock Holmes from the gentleman amateur of the Victorian era to the odd genius of today. Told in fast-paced, novelistic prose, From Holmes to Sherlock is a singular celebration of the most famous detective in the world--a must-read for newcomers and experts alike., Winner of the Agatha Award for best nonfiction work A finalist for the Edgar Award for best critical/biographical work A finalist for the Anthony Award for best critical/nonfiction work Everyone knows Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created a unique literary character who has remained popular for over a century and is appreciated more than ever today. But what made this fictional character, dreamed up by a small-town British doctor in the 1880s, into such a lasting success, despite the author's own attempt to escape his invention? In From Holmes to Sherlock , Swedish author and Sherlock Holmes expert Mattias Bostr m recreates the full story behind the legend for the first time. From a young Arthur Conan Doyle sitting in a Scottish lecture hall taking notes on his medical professor's powers of observation to the pair of modern-day fans who brainstormed the idea behind the TV sensation Sherlock , from the publishing world's first literary agent to the Georgian princess who showed up at the Conan Doyle estate and altered a legacy, the narrative follows the men and women who have created and perpetuated the myth. It includes tales of unexpected fortune, accidental romance, and inheritances gone awry, and tells of the actors, writers, readers, and other players who have transformed Sherlock Holmes from the gentleman amateur of the Victorian era to the odd genius of today. Told in fast-paced, novelistic prose, From Holmes to Sherlock is a singular celebration of the most famous detective in the world--a must-read for newcomers and experts alike.
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  • by eyestones
    Nov 20, 2021

    fascinating facts

    good book

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by ricfas-4
    Jun 25, 2018

    From Holes to Sherlock

    One of the best books about Sherlock you will ever read. Very well researched.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: innersleeve-1

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