The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Novels (The Annotated Books) - Hardcover

Doyle, Arthur Conan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 039305800X ISBN 13: 9780393058000

Publisher: W. W. Norton, 2005

Synopsis

The four classic novels of Sherlock Holmes, heavily illustrated and annotated with extensive scholarly commentary, in an attractive and elegant slipcase.

The publication of Leslie S. Klinger's brilliant new annotations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's four classic Holmes novels in 2005 created a Holmes sensation. Klinger reassembles Doyle's four seminal novels in their original order, with over 1,000 notes, 350 illustrations and period photographs, and tantalizing new Sherlockian theories. Inside, readers will find:

• A Study in Scarlet (1887)―a tale of murder and revenge that tells of Holmes and Dr. Watson's first meeting;
• The Sign of Four (1889)―a chilling tale of lost treasure...and of how Watson met his wife;
• The Hound of the Baskervilles (1901)―hailed as the greatest mystery novel of all time; and
• The Valley of Fear (1914)―a fresh murder scene that leads Holmes to solve a long-forgotten mystery.

Whether as a stand-alone volume or as a companion to the short stories, this classic work illuminates the timeless genius of Conan Doyle for an entirely new generation.

Two-color text; 300 illustrations

About this title

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 editor of numerous books, including the best-selling The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes, The New Annotated Dracula, and The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft. He lives in Malibu, California.

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, The New York Times

“A feast for any fans of the greatest detective who ever stalked the earth.”
- Maureen Corrigan, Fresh Air

About this edition

• Publisher: W. W. Norton
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 039305800X
• ISBN 13: 9780393058000
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 992
• Editor: Klinger Leslie S.