| The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Novels Slipcased Edition Contributor(s): Doyle, Arthur Conan (Author), Klinger, Leslie S. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 039305800X ISBN-13: 9780393058000 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company OUR PRICE: $53.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2005 Annotation: The four classic novels of Sherlock Holmes available in a new slipcased edition. The publication of Leslie S. Klinger's brilliant new annotations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 56 short stories in 2004 created a Holmes sensation. Here, in this eagerly awaited third volume, Klinger reassembles Doyle's four seminal novels in their original order, with over 1,000 new notes, 350 illustrations and period photographs, and tantalizing new Sherlockian theories. Inside, readers will find: - "A Study in Scarlet" (1887)--a tale of murder and revenge that tells of Holmes and Dr. Watson's first meeting; - "The Sign of Four" (1889)--a cinematic tale of lost treasure; - "The Hound of the Baskervilles" (1901)--hailed as the greatest mystery novel of all time; and - "The Valley of Fear" (1914)--a fresh murder scene that leads Holmes to solve a long-forgotten mystery. Whether as a stand-alone volume or as a companion to the boxed short stories, this classic work illuminates the timeless genius of Conan Doyle for an entirely new generation. Slipcased hardcover; two-color text; 300 illustrations. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Mystery & Detective - Traditional |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 2.25" H x 9.38" W x 10.64" (5.31 lbs) 992 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
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| Publisher Description: The publication of Leslie S. Klinger's brilliant new annotations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's four classic Holmes novels in 2005 created a Holmes sensation. Klinger reassembles Doyle's four seminal novels in their original order, with over 1,000 notes, 350 illustrations and period photographs, and tantalizing new Sherlockian theories. Inside, readers will find:
Whether as a stand-alone volume or as a companion to the short stories, this classic work illuminates the timeless genius of Conan Doyle for an entirely new generation. |
Contributor Bio(s): Doyle, Arthur Conan: - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) is most noted for his Sherlock Holmes detective stories. He was a prolific writer whose other works include a wide range of science fiction stories, historical novels, romances, poetry, and nonfiction.Klinger, Leslie S.: - Leslie S. Klinger is the editor of numerous books, including the best-selling The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes, The New Annotated Dracula, and The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft. He lives in Malibu, California. |