Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects From the Collection of Glen S. Miranker (Hardcover)

Glen Miranker

ISBN 10: 1605830976 / ISBN 13: 9781605830971

Published by Grolier Club of New York, 2022

Hardcover. A dazzling collection of rare art and documents illuminate the life of Sherlock Holmes beyond the page. As one of the most beloved characters in the English language, Sherlock Holmes sometimes seems to have a life of his own, one that leaps beyond the pages of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles mystery stories. Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects aims its magnifying glass toward a host of overlooked extra-literary objects that tell the story of the famed detectives publication history outside of Doyles original canon. Drawing on their extensive collection of Holmes-related bibliographic material, Cathy and Glen S. Miranker brings to light exhibits ranging from original manuscripts, handwritten letters, business correspondence, vintage book art, pirated editions, and more, all presented in thematic clusters that highlight their significance to the case at hand. Throughout, the Mirankers invite readers to share in the collectors enthusiasm for the kinds of rarities and oddities that help decipher the appeal of Sherlock Holmes in ways that transcend what can be found on the page. "Companion catalogue to the Grolier Club exhibition 'Sherlock Holmes in 221 objects,' . January 11-April 16, 2022"--Title page vers Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781605830971

Synopsis:

A dazzling collection of rare art and documents illuminate the life of Sherlock Holmes beyond the page.
 
As one of the most beloved characters in the English language, Sherlock Holmes sometimes seems to have a life of his own, one that leaps beyond the pages of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s mystery stories. Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects aims its magnifying glass toward a host of overlooked extra-literary objects that tell the story of the famed detective’s publication history outside of Doyle’s original canon.
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Drawing on their extensive collection of Holmes-related bibliographic material, Cathy and Glen S. Miranker brings to light exhibits ranging from original manuscripts, handwritten letters, business correspondence, vintage book art, pirated editions, and more, all presented in thematic clusters that highlight their significance to the case at hand. Throughout, the Mirankers invite readers to share in the collector’s enthusiasm for the kinds of rarities and oddities that help decipher the appeal of Sherlock Holmes in ways that transcend what can be found on the page.

About the Authors: Cathy Miranker is a former reporter and editor with the Associated Press, a children's book author, and a fiber artist. She current divides her time between Sherlockian scholarship and quiltmaking.
 

Glen Miranker is one of the foremost collectors of Sherlockian books and has served as a bibliophilic consultant and lecturer for numerous institutions, including the Toronto Reference Library, the Harry Ransom Center, and the Newberry Library.
 

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects From the ...
Publisher: Grolier Club of New York
Publication Date: 2022
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new