Sherlock Holmes For The 21st Century
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Sherlock Holmes For The 21st Century
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Author : Lynnette Porter
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2012-08-08
Sherlock Holmes For The 21st Century written by Lynnette Porter and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-08 with Literary Criticism categories.
The 21st century is a good time to be Sherlock Holmes. He stars in the Guy Ritchie films, with Robert Downey, Jr.; an internationally popular BBC television series featuring Benedict Cumberbatch; a novel sanctioned by the Arthur Conan Doyle Estate; and dozens of additional novels and short stories, including two by Neil Gaiman. Add to this the videogames, comic books, and fan-created works, plus a potent Internet and social media presence. Holmes’ London has become a prime destination for cinematic tourists. The evidence is clearly laid out in this collection of 14 new essays: Holmes and Watson are more popular than ever. The detective has been portrayed as hero, and antihero. He’s tech savvy, and scientifically detached—even psychologically aberrant. He has been romantically linked to The Woman and bromantically to Watson. Whether Victorian or modern, he continues to fascinate. These essays explain why he is destined to be with us for years to come. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Sherlock Holmes In The 21st Century
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Author : Magda Jozsa
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-11-01
Sherlock Holmes In The 21st Century written by Magda Jozsa and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-01 with categories.
Sherlock Holmes in the 21st Century is a unique Holmes and Watson story comprised of 3 parts. In Book One: Holmes steps into a strange fog shimmering in an alley just off Baker Street, little realizing the consequences of his curiosity. Watson naturally follows. It doesn't take them long to realize they're not in their own century anymore. Holmes is fascinated, Watson worried, but things start looking up when they come across lodgings for rent by none other than Wiona Hudson. They take that as a sign. When they are visited by Inspector Georgina Lestrade from Scotland Yard, a descendent of the Lestrade they know so well, Holmes starts to suspect that their arrival in the year 2000 was not a trick of nature. Before long they meet the head of British Intelligence who is none other than a clone of Mycroft called Morelock. The royal family is being terrorized by Moriarty's clone and only Holmes can stop him. Morelock is killed but is replaced by the next Mycroft clone in line, Myron. Book Two: The Moriarty Gene. Unbeknownst to Holmes and Watson, they left behind a little something when they returned home. Those little somethings turn out to be Holmes' son, Sherlock Holmes Lestrade and Watson's daughter, Joan Watson Hudson, who use their cunning to trick Myron into showing them the time machine and explaining how it works. They break into the top secret facility and go back to 1892 to meet their fathers. Meantime back in 2022, a secret laboratory is discovered by the secret service and imperfect clones of Moriarty are found. The clones had been programed to clone themselves with unfortunate results. However, one clone less disabled than the rest invents a device that can piggyback off the time machine and transport him to the past to get new DNA from the original James Moriarty himself. Once again, Holmes is called upon to prevent a cloned Moriarty from wreaking havoc and to retrieve the piggyback device. This time he has the able assistance of his son and Watson's daughter as well as Watson. Book Three: Mycrofts Galore. The remaining three Mycroft clones in stasis are struck by lightning, they are activated and emerge from their chambers. When these clones learn they are to be terminated they steal the piggyback device and flee the century. Sherlock Junior discovers that their cells are in a state of flux, which affects their characters. It is up to them to track them down and either return them or terminate them, especially as one of the clones is kill crazy and has already killed Myron. Once again they return to the past and enlist Holmes and Watson's help in tracking them down, and this time even the original Mycroft gets involved with disastrous consequences.
Iq
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Author : Joe Ide
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2017-04-06
Iq written by Joe Ide and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-06 with Fiction categories.
'Joe Ide is the best new discovery I've come across in a long time. And Isaiah Quintabe is the kind of sleuth not seen on the mystery landscape before.' Michael Connelly SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA JOHN CREASEY (new blood) DAGGER THE TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH: 'Full of humour, originality and high-quality writing' East Long Beach. The LAPD is barely keeping up with the high crime rate. Murders go unsolved, the elderly are being mugged, children go missing. But word has spread: if you've got a case the police can't - or won't - touch, Isaiah Quintabe will help you out. They call him IQ. He's a loner and a high school dropout, his unassuming nature disguising a relentless determination and a fierce intelligence. His clients pay him whatever they can afford, a new set of tyres or some homemade muffins. But now he needs a client who can pay. And the only way to that client is through a jive-talking, low-life drug dealer he thought he'd left behind. Then there's the case itself. A drug-addled rap star surrounded by a crew of flunkies who believes his life is in danger; and a hit man who even other hit men say is a lunatic. If he solves this case, IQ can put right a mistake he made long ago. If not it won't just be the hit man coming after him ... WINNER of the ANTHONY AWARD for Best Debut, the SHAMUS AWARD for BEST FIRST P.I. NOVEL. the MACAVITY AWARD for Best First Novel; SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 EDGAR AWARD and STRAND CRITICS AWARD.
Who Is Sherlock
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Author : Lynnette Porter
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2016-06-16
Who Is Sherlock written by Lynnette Porter and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-16 with Literary Criticism categories.
Nearly 130 years after the introduction of Sherlock Holmes to readers, the Great Detective's identity is being questioned, deconstructed, and reconstructed more than ever. Readers and audiences, not to mention scholars and critics, continue to analyze who Sherlock Holmes is or has become and why and how his identity has been formed in a specific way. The films Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, and Mr. Holmes and television series Sherlock and Elementary have introduced wildly divergent, yet fascinating portrayals that reveal as much about current social mores and popular culture as about the detective. More than ever, fans also are taking an active role in creating their own identities for Holmes through fan fiction and art, for example. "Who is Sherlock Holmes?" is still a viable question. The answers provided by illustrators, scriptwriters, directors, costume designers, set designers, actors, scholars, and fans provide insights into both Victorian and the modern-day Sherlock. Like the many disguises the Great Detective has donned throughout canon and adaptations, his perceived identities may be surprising or shocking, but they continue to make us look ever more closely to discover the real Sherlock Holmes.
I Believe In Sherlock Holmes
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Author : Douglas G. Greene
language : en
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Release Date : 2016-03-22
I Believe In Sherlock Holmes written by Douglas G. Greene and has been published by Courier Dover Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-22 with Fiction categories.
When Arthur Conan Doyle killed off his fictional sleuth in the 1893 story "The Final Problem," distraught readers resorted to producing their own versions of Sherlock Holmes's adventures―thus inventing the now-common genre of fan fiction. These tales by famous and lesser-known devotees offer the best of early Sherlockian tributes and parodies. Editor Douglas G. Greene's informative Introduction provides background on each of the stories and their authors. The collection begins with Robert Barr's "The Great Pegram Mystery," a satire that appeared less than a year after the very first Holmes short story. Thirteen additional tales include Bret Harte's "The Stolen Cigar Case," praised by Ellery Queen as "one of the most devastating parodies" ever written about the Baker Street investigator; Mark Twain's "A Double-Barrelled Detective Story," featuring Holmes's nephew, Fetlock Jones; and "The Sleuths," by O. Henry, in which a bumbling New York private eye struggles to outshine a rival.
Amazing Extraordinary Facts Sherlock Holmes
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Author : Nicholas Utechin
language : en
Publisher: David & Charles
Release Date : 2012-11-21
Amazing Extraordinary Facts Sherlock Holmes written by Nicholas Utechin and has been published by David & Charles this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-21 with Reference categories.
Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Sherlock Holmes brings to life the most celebrated fictional character in history, through all of Arthur Conan Doyle's 60 stories, to his transition onto stage, radio, television and the brig screen that continues today, along with the actors who have played him. Every aspect of the pipe-smoking, deer stalkered character is explored, including his relationships with Dr Watson, his long-suffering landlady Mrs Hudson, Scotland Yard detectives, and his nemesis Professor Moriarty, as well as Holmes' literary and musical tastes, bad habits, and his preferred disguises. There is a full short story breakdown of all the tales from A Study in Scarlet and the early plots to The Case-book of Sherlock Holmes. Nick Utechin, Honorary member of the The Sherlock Holmes Society of London, and distant relation to the great film portrayer of Holmes, Basil Rathbone, presents the most interesting facts that all Holmes fans should know. The numbers and complications in relation to Baker Street, the first great Holmes illustrator, Sidney Paget, the killing of Sherlock Holmes at Reichenbach Falls and the repercussions of his early demise are all explored. Discover who influenced Conan Doyle, inspiring the creation of Holmes, how much money Conan Doyle earned from each Sherlock story, why William Gillette was pivotal in bringing Holmes to the stage, and learn about Holmes in the 21st century with the more recent portrayals on TV by Benedict Cumberbatch and on the big screen by Robert Downie Jr. Whether you enjoy the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle or the television shows and films that they have inspired, this latest title in the Amazing & Extraordinary Facts series celebrates the timeless detective who will continue to be a firm part of popular culture for generations to come.
Watson Is Not An Idiot
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Author : Eddy Webb
language : en
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Release Date : 2014-01-28
Watson Is Not An Idiot written by Eddy Webb and has been published by Andrews UK Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-28 with Fiction categories.
Over the past few years, Sherlock Holmes has exploded in popularity. The character has made a huge impact on the 21st century, with multiple interpretations gaining a growing audience of new Sherlockians. But many fans of Sherlock and Elementary know very little about the original stories themselves. Watson is Not an Idiot is an opinionated exploration of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original canon, written to illustrate interesting features and historical elements of the stories from the perspective of a lifelong fan of the material. It's not academic, but a companion - the passionate, excited, and sometimes ranty friend who sits alongside you and points out interesting bits while you read. Watson is Not an Idiot is perfect for the first-time reader of the stories and fans curious about starting a more critical reading of the material.
The Philosophy Of Sherlock Holmes
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Author : Philip Tallon
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2012-09-28
The Philosophy Of Sherlock Holmes written by Philip Tallon and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-28 with Literary Criticism categories.
Essays about the famed fictional detective and the mysteries of life: “Both elegantly erudite and consistently entertaining” (E. J. Wagner, Edgar Award–winning author of The Science of Sherlock Holmes). Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective has stood as a unique figure for more than a century with his reliance on logical rigor, his analytic precision, and his disregard of social mores. A true classic, the Sherlock Holmes character continues to entertain twenty-first-century audiences on the page, stage, and screen. In The Philosophy of Sherlock Holmes, a team of leading scholars uses the beloved character as a window into the quandaries of existence, from questions of reality to the search for knowledge. The essays explore the sleuth’s role in revealing some of the world's most fundamental philosophical issues, discussing subjects such as the nature of deception, the lessons enemies can teach us, Holmes’s own potential for criminality, and the detective’s unique but effective style of inductive reasoning. Emphasizing the philosophical debates raised by generations of devoted fans, this intriguing volume will be of interest to philosophers and Holmes enthusiasts alike.
Sherlock Holmes A Comparison Between The Stories And The Movie
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Author : Cindy Härcher
language : de
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2013-11-11
Sherlock Holmes A Comparison Between The Stories And The Movie written by Cindy Härcher and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-11 with Literary Criticism categories.
Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2013 im Fachbereich Anglistik - Literatur, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: With Sherlock Holmes, “the character whose adventures revolutionized crime writing, setting the template for generations of fictional sleuths, [...] The character whose ‘death’ caused grief-stricken readers on the streets of London to wear black armbands” (Billingham xiii), Doyle created a detective who became one of the most famous characters in crime fiction. The world loved the stories about the genius detective and although Arthur Conan Doyle died, had a continuing demand for them. Many authors tried to fulfill this needs and a lot of pastiches, parodies and adaptations were produced until today, reaching from book form, movies, TV-series, over video games, up to graphic novels (Poore 1). The different adaptations vary in a great degree in how faithful they are to the source text and how far they differ from it. This paper will concentrate on a twenty-first-century adaptation, namely Guy Ritchie’s movie Sherlock Holmes from 2009, and its fidelity to the source will be examined. How did Ritchie put the character of Sherlock Holmes and all his trappings into a modern context? Which details out of Conan Doyle’s version were borrowed and in which way do they appear in the movie? And does he succeed in appealing a modern, twenty-first-century audience, although staying true with the source text? Some general information about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories, as well an analysis of the main characters Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, will serve as a basis for the comparison. The next important foundation will be laid by the explanation of adaptation theory, examining the notion of fidelity, and answering the questions if a strict fidelity is possible and even appropriate and how it can be put into practice. Then the comparison between the stories and the movie will be drawn, focusing on the plans the filmmakers had, and how they were applied, on details borrowed from the source and changes made, especially watching the characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Finally a conclusion will be drawn and the most important points will be summarized.
Sherlock Holmes
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Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
language : en
Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
Release Date : 2021-09-01
Sherlock Holmes written by Arthur Conan Doyle and has been published by Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-01 with Fiction categories.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, (22nd May 1859-7th July 1930) was a British writer and physician. Credit goes to him, as he created the character 'Sherlock Holmes'. All the fictions pertaining to the character (Sherlock Holmes) are all Crime fictions. His appreciable works are 'Stories of Sherlock Holmes', and 'The Lost World'. His wroks include plays, poetry, non-fiction, and historic novels. His first work (A Study in Scarlet) couldn't fetch any publisher. Once the situation had come, that whatever the prices Doyle asked for his works, every publisher was ready to pay him. The result was, Arthur Conan became one of the best paid authors of the world. Every story pertaining to the character Sherlock Holmes, seems very interesting, thrilling. Being a private detective, Sherlock Holmes solves the mystery in such a manner that becomes very original and real. The book consists of 4 novels by Arthur Conan Doyle viz 'A Study in Scarlet', 'A Study in Scarlet Uno Studio in Rosso' 'The Sign of the Four', 'The Return of Sherlock Holmes', and 'The Vally of Fear'. The unique quality of Sherlock Holmes is that he has keen powers of observation. He always notices such things which one can't even think. Thus Arthur Conan Doyle a highly successful author of crime fictions especially.