The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes - by Arthur Conan Doyle (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The four classic novels of Sherlock Holmes, heavily illustrated and annotated with extensive scholarly commentary, in an attractive and elegant slipcase.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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: <ul> <li> <em>A Study in Scarlet</em> (1887)--a tale of murder and revenge that tells of Holmes and Dr. Watson's first meeting;</li> <li> <em>The Sign of Four</em> (1889)--a chilling tale of lost treasure...and of how Watson met his wife;</li> <li> <em>The Hound of the Baskervilles</em> (1901)--hailed as the greatest mystery novel of all time; and</li> <li> <em>The Valley of Fear</em> (1914)--a fresh murder scene that leads Holmes to solve a long-forgotten mystery.</li> </ul><p>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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable edition...will appeal to first time readers and seasoned veterans.--Daniel Stashower "Washington Post Book World"<br><br>A feast for any fans of the greatest detective who ever stalked the earth.--Maureen Corrigan "Fresh Air"<br><br>A generous work, scholarly yet utterly accessible, a remarkable showcase of the detective's continuing allure.--David L. Ulin "Los Angeles Times"<br><br>A must-have for any serious mystery fan, this edition will stand as the benchmark for generations to come.-- "Publishers Weekly"<br><br>A vast work of entertaining ingenuity and erudition.-- "Boston Globe"<br><br>Hailed as the definitive exegesis of Holmes and his times.--Mark Weingarten "The New York Times"<br><br>Even the sleuth of Baker Street would be awed by the ingenious deductions and dazzling speculations of modern Sherlockian scholarship.--Michael Dirda<br>
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