Description
A series of first-hand accounts of the famed author's life, Holmes offers a unique perspective on the creator of Detective Sherlock Holmes.
About the Author
Barry Day lives in Manhattan and is the author of the British small format gift books Noel Coward: A Life in Quotes, Oscar Wilde: A Life in Quote as well as the co-author of the American book My Life with Noel Coward.
Reviews
to the stubbornly immortal Sherlock, the detective of his own creation who had even then taken the popluar imagination of England and America by storm. -- Bill Ruehlmann * Virginian Pilot *
Anyone who loves the Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson stories will greatly enjoy this fresh perspective on their lives and times. -- Alan Couture * Foreword Reviews *
For a handy biographical reference on the Baker Street sleuth, Barry Day has organized quotations from the original story. -- Jon L. Breen * Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine *
A thoroughly enjoyable books, filled with fun quotes and beautiful full page illustrations which take up close to a third of the book and are well worth the price on their own. * The Strand Magazine *
A biography of Holmes from a contemporary perspective, based solely on the actual stories, not on other speculative writings. * The Mysterious Bookshop Newsletter *
A clever and refreshing idea. An easy and entertaining read. * Sherlock *
Filled with revealing passages about the great detective. * Forecast *
There can never be enough of the world of Sherlock Holmes, and Barry Day's volume certainly provides an enticing introduction to that world. -- Nicholas Utechin, Editor of The Sherlock Holmes Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9780878332977
Author Barry Day
Format Hardback
Page Count 248
Imprint Taylor Trade Publishing
Publisher Taylor Trade Publishing
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 221mm * 149mm * 19mm
About the Author
Barry Day lives in Manhattan and is the author of the British small format gift books Noel Coward: A Life in Quotes, Oscar Wilde: A Life in Quote as well as the co-author of the American book My Life with Noel Coward.
Reviews
to the stubbornly immortal Sherlock, the detective of his own creation who had even then taken the popluar imagination of England and America by storm. -- Bill Ruehlmann * Virginian Pilot *
Anyone who loves the Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson stories will greatly enjoy this fresh perspective on their lives and times. -- Alan Couture * Foreword Reviews *
For a handy biographical reference on the Baker Street sleuth, Barry Day has organized quotations from the original story. -- Jon L. Breen * Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine *
A thoroughly enjoyable books, filled with fun quotes and beautiful full page illustrations which take up close to a third of the book and are well worth the price on their own. * The Strand Magazine *
A biography of Holmes from a contemporary perspective, based solely on the actual stories, not on other speculative writings. * The Mysterious Bookshop Newsletter *
A clever and refreshing idea. An easy and entertaining read. * Sherlock *
Filled with revealing passages about the great detective. * Forecast *
There can never be enough of the world of Sherlock Holmes, and Barry Day's volume certainly provides an enticing introduction to that world. -- Nicholas Utechin, Editor of The Sherlock Holmes Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9780878332977
Author Barry Day
Format Hardback
Page Count 248
Imprint Taylor Trade Publishing
Publisher Taylor Trade Publishing
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 221mm * 149mm * 19mm
