New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (v. 15) [Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Anthony Boucher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2001

Two classic Sherlock Holmes mysteries told on audio cassette: "The Guileless Gypsy" and "The Camberwell Poisoners".

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Tampa Tribune Great fun. -- Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

SX to supply film & matchprint.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (July 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743501012
• ISBN-13: 978-0743501019
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,179,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sherlock Holmes Audio CD Radio Plays, September 21, 2004

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Hound Dog (Boise, ID, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Unfortunate Tobacconist & Other Mysteries: The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Volumes 1-6 (Audio CD)

If you are a fan of the classic Sherlock Holmes film series starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, we heartily recommend this wonderful collection of vintage radio plays from the same World War II era as the films.

Lovingly restored, this series of relatively obscure adventures of Sherlock Holmes are brought to vibrant life by Rathbone and Bruce who give sterling performances that seem second nature to them. Listening to this CD is like stepping back in time -- you can practically imagine that you are living in the 1940's sitting by a cozy fireplace one cold evening with the radio on enjoying the great detective's latest adventure for the first time.

An added bonus is included: vintage radio commercials evidently included on the original tapes.

Also, if you like this product, keep an eye out for the excellent hardcover book called "The Lost Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," by Ken Greenwald, which adapts Anthony Boucher's same radio scripts from this CD into a short story format complete with illustrations based on Rathbone and Bruce.

A welcome treat for fans of Sherlock Holmes and for all those who enjoy classic radio programs or may wish to experience one for the first time (as we did).

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best in live radio, May 28, 1999

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[e-mail] (howell, michigan, usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES GIFT SET VOLUME 6 (Audio Cassette)

having been born 30 years after the recording of these great radio classics, i feel like I was there during the original broadcasts. Basil rathbone and nigel bruce are surpurb in there roles as holmes and watson. a must have for any sherlock holmes fan.

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Pleasant Pastiche, June 23, 2000

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George R Dekle "Bob Dekle" (Lake City, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES GIFT SET VOLUME 6 (Audio Cassette)

Nigel Bruce's Watson is a loveable bumbler--quite a contrast to Conan Doyle's capable but unimaginative Watson. The stories tend to be somewhat contrived and suffer in comparison to the BBC productions of original Doyle stories in which Clive Morrison starred as Holmes. The organ music gets monotonous, and if I weren't already a teetotaler, the wine commercials would make me take the temperance pledge. Despite all that, the productions are wonderfully entertaining. Basil Rathbone's Holmes exceeds Clive Morrison's overacted Holmes as the day exceeds the night. The chemistry between Bruce and Rathbone is perfect, and the simple stories move swiftly to their satisfying (if somewhat obvious) conclusions. Although Holmes purists tend to hate Nigel Bruce's Watson, I found him to be irresistably likeable. I'd want Doyle's Watson guarding my back in a tight spot, but I'd rather sit by the fireplace and swap stories with Bruce's Watson. I particularly liked the host's introductory visits with Watson in which Watson sets the stage for the mysteries.