Sherlock Holmes will be featured at a Museum of London exhibition this autumn and 2015 will see the return of the BBC TV series – what better time to brush up on your Sherlock Holmes knowledge. Matthew Bunson has compiled a small companion to the life of the great man – and his creator. There’s everything here from what disguises our Detective used – including his Clergyman disguise in Scandal in Bohemia, his film and TV appearances to the most famous Mrs Hudsons. Facts and interesting information throughout including the details of the only actor to play both Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes and choice quotes from the novels and stories including what Watson said when he spotted that “Clergyman”. Lovely stuff.
'To a great mind, nothing is little' Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes has become such an iconic figure that he's almost real. He's on our TV screens, he's in our films and, of course, the books are still as popular as ever. This fascinating little miscellany tells you everything you need to know about this enduringly popular figure, and lots of stuff you don't! It contains the plots of all the novels, character descriptions, details of some of the plethora of Sherlock websites, and highlights the best films and TV adaptations. Entertaining and engrossing, The Elementary Sherlock Holmes will satisfy the curious and enlighten even the most dedicated Holmes fan.
Matthew E Bunson is the author of numerous popular and historical encyclopedias, including The Vampire Encyclopedia, The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt and The Encyclopedia of the Roman Empire. He is also consultant for television productions on the Arts and Entertainment network in the USA.
