The Man Who Became Sherlock Holmes: The Tortured Mind of Jeremy Brett

Manners, Terry

ISBN 10: 0753505363 / ISBN 13: 9780753505366

Published by Virgin Publishing, London, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Man Who Became Sherlock Holmes: The Tortured Mind of Jeremy Brett
• Publisher: Virgin Publishing, London
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0753505363
• ISBN 13: 9780753505366
• Binding: Wrappers
• Illustrator: Illustrated
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Jeremy Brett
  • SHERLOCK HOLMES
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Synopsis

Jeremy Brett was, for millions of television viewers worldwide the quintessential Sherlock Holmes. However he became obsessed by the role and his body and soul were taken over in his quest to become the ultimate Sherlock Holmes, until his untimely death in 1995. Brett's earlier acting career spanned the greats of the English stage - Laurence Olivier was his mentor - as well as the trappings of Hollywood. Terry Manner's insightful biography considers Brett's contribution to the theatre, but concentrates on the turmoil of his life as Baker Street's world-famous sleuth, and his battle with manic depression.