The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Short Stories: The Return of Sherlock Holmes, His Last Bow and The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (Non-slipcased edition) (Vol. 2) (The Annotated Books) [Hardcover]

Arthur Conan Doyle (Author), Leslie S. Klinger (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 5, 2007 | Series: The Annotated Books

Classic short stories of Sherlock Holmes now available in a separate, attractively priced individual volume.

The publication of Leslie S. Klinger's brilliant new annotations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Holmes short stories in 2004 created a Holmes sensation. Available again in an attractively-priced edition identical to the first, except this edition has no outer slipcase (Volume One is available separately).

Inside, readers will find all the short stories from The Return of Sherlock Holmes, His Last Bow and The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, with a cornucopia of insights: beginners will benefit from Klinger's insightful biographies of Holmes, Watson, and Conan Doyle; history lovers will revel in the wealth of Victorian literary and cultural details; Sherlockian fanatics will puzzle over tantalizing new theories; art lovers will thrill to the 450-plus illustrations, which make this the most lavishly illustrated edition of the Holmes tales ever produced. The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes illuminates the timeless genius of Arthur Conan Doyle for an entirely new generation of readers. Two-color text; 450+ illustrations

Editorial Reviews

Review

A beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable edition...will appeal to first time readers and seasoned veterans. -- Daniel Stashower, Washington Post Book World

A generous work, scholarly yet utterly accessible, a remarkable showcase of the detective's continuing allure. -- David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times

A must-have for any serious mystery fan, this edition will stand as the benchmark for generations to come. -- Publishers Weekly

A vast work of entertaining ingenuity and erudition. -- Boston Globe

Even the sleuth of Baker Street would be awed by the ingenious deductions and dazzling speculations of modern Sherlockian scholarship. -- Michael Dirda

Hailed as the definitive exegesis of Holmes and his times. -- Mark Weingarten, New York Times

About the Author

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) is most noted for his Sherlock Holmes detective stories. He was a prolific writer whose other works include a wide range of science fiction stories, historical novels, romances, poetry, and nonfiction.

Leslie S. Klinger is the author of numerous books, including The Sherlock Holmes Reference Library and the best-selling The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes and The New Annotated Dracula. He lives in Malibu, California.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 650 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; Non-slipcased edition edition (November 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393059154
• ISBN-13: 978-0393059151
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.8 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #257,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Leslie S. Klinger is considered to be one of the world's foremost authorities on those twin icons of the Victorian era, Sherlock Holmes and Dracula. He is the editor of the three-volume collection of the short stories and novels, THE NEW ANNOTATED SHERLOCK HOLMES, published by W. W. Norton in 2004 and 2005, winner of the Edgar Award for Best Critical/Biographical Work and nominated for every other major award in the mystery genre. THE NEW ANNOTATED DRACULA, published by W. W. Norton in 2008, offers a similar in-depth examination of Bram Stoker's haunting classic and its historical context. It received a starred review in Publishers' Weekly.

Since the 1960s, the study of the rich fantastic literature of the Victorian writers has been Klinger's consuming passion. He has written dozens of articles on Sherlockiana, published 13 books on Sherlock Holmes in addition to the Norton work, and regularly teaches UCLA Extension courses on "Sherlock Holmes and His World" and "Dracula and His World." Klinger's Sherlock Holmes Reference Library has been called by the Baker Street Journal "the standard text of reference for all serious Sherlockians." He contributed essays to Playboy Magazine and the Times of London on vampires and served as the technical adviser for Warner Bros. on the "Sherlock Holmes" films starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law. He is currently editing several anthologies of stories relating to Holmes, vampires, and Victorian fiction, the first of which is titled "In the Shadow of Dracula," for IDW Books, as well as the four-volume "The Annotated Sandman" in collaboration with Neil Gaiman for DC Comics.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Klinger received an AB in English from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by a JD from Boalt Hall (School of Law, U.C. Berkeley). Since then, he has lived in Los Angeles, pursuing a legal career in tax, estate, and business planning. Klinger is a member of the Baker Street Irregulars, the Horror Writers Association, and the Mystery Writers of America. He served for three years as the chapter president of the SoCal Chapter of MWA and on its National Board of Directors, and he is the Treasurer-elect of the Horror Writers Association.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You don't need to be a Master Detective to know a great deal!, April 8, 2008

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Steve (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Short Stories: The Return of Sherlock Holmes, His Last Bow and The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (Non-slipcased edition) (Vol. 2) (The Annotated Books) (Hardcover)

This collection of short stories of the Great Detective, Sherlock Holmes is one that will be appreciated by discerning fans. Based on the original works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and though originally sold with a slipcase (albeit at a much higher price), this complete set loses nothing in the new version.

If you enjoy this series, then I also recommend the following for mystery and detective fans:

The Crime Doctor

Sherlock Holmes: A Baker Street Dozen

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive, February 3, 2010

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Osvaldo V. Cristo "O.Cristo" (Itapevi, SP - Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Short Stories: The Return of Sherlock Holmes, His Last Bow and The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (Non-slipcased edition) (Vol. 2) (The Annotated Books) (Hardcover)

When we like a story, we got transported to it. It is the case for the Mr. Doyle writings. This volume brings more light and amusement on the experience as it brings the cultural context of the story. It is like a map for a world where we never knew.

Great reading.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Edition, July 13, 2009

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Luís Felipe Bueno Sobral - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Short Stories: The Return of Sherlock Holmes, His Last Bow and The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (Non-slipcased edition) (Vol. 2) (The Annotated Books) (Hardcover)

Fantastic: it is not only the new annotated edition but the definitive edition of holmes' cases.