Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects – From the Collection of Glen S. Miranker

Cathy Miranker, Glen Miranker, Leslie S. Klinger

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09 February 2022

The Arts: General & Reference; Sherlock Holmes

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.

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.

By: Cathy Miranker, Glen Miranker, Leslie S. Klinger
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 313mm, Width: 236mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.268kg
ISBN: 9781605830971
ISBN 10: 1605830976
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 09 February 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword A Note from the Collector About the Exhibition and Catalogue The Hound of the Baskervilles in the UK The Hound of the Baskervilles in the US Variant US Hounds A Study in Scarlet The Sign of Four Adventures & Memoirs Artist Sidney Paget The Death of Holmes & Rebirth of Conan Doyle The Play’s the Thing William Gillette: Three Decades as Sherlock Holmes Conan Doyle’s Return to Sherlock Holmes Artist Frederic Dorr Steele The Return Manuscripts Pirated Editions Price-Point Tactics Among the Pirates Flamboyant Covers Department Store Piracies Pirate Publisher Catalogues “Book-A-Day Lovell” Variant Tales of Sherlock Holmes Afterword Bibliography Acknowledgments

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. 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.

Reviews for Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects – From the Collection of Glen S. Miranker

Mighty fine-looking * Times Literary Supplement * Even non-Sherlockians will find Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects irresistible and may succumb to Sherlock's allure, thanks largely to Glen Miranker's splendid job. Autograph collectors/dealers will find this an unbeatable storehouse of Doyle handwriting exemplars that also aids in ferreting out those pesky proxies. Bibliophiles will appreciate the many fine rarities pictured and detailed elaboration on the critical points that identify them. Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects is an absolute must-have reference for the Sherlockians among us - and an entertaining education for those who are not. -- Bill Butts * Manuscripts *