Sherlock Holmes: In His Own Words and in the Words of Those Who Knew Him [Hardcover]

Barry Day (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 4, 2003

A series of first-hand accounts of the famed author's life, Holmes offers a unique perspective on the creator of Detective Sherlock Holmes.

Editorial Reviews

Review

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 Fore Word )

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 )

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 248 pages
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing; 1 edition (June 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878332979
• ISBN-13: 978-0878332977
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #678,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars A fun little reference book for Holmes fans but not of vital import, August 21, 2009

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This review is from: Sherlock Holmes: In His Own Words and in the Words of Those Who Knew Him (Hardcover)

Piecing together quotes from Doyle's stories, Barry day basically creates a kind of mini-autobiography of Holmes; a fun read but it doesn't really add too much for the hardcore fan. By arranging quotes from the stories under chapter headings like "My Brother Mycroft" and "221b: Some Nice Rooms" Day creates the feeling of an in depth interview, but due to the scattered nature of the quotes there is only so much about the character that can be examined without further speculation on the part of the writer; Holmes just doesn't have that much to "say" about himself. It's fun, but basically dispensable.