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It gives you two of the top three Rathbone films, plus extras including audioĬommentary for both movies, a photo gallery, and a trailer for The ScarletĬlaw. The best value for a new fan is a double-featureĮdition of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / The Scarlet Claw. ForĮxtensive details, see my list of the Tenīest Basil Rathbone Sherlock Holmes Movies on DVD. All are on DVD, but there are many different versions. His acting skill, his striking appearance, and the quality of at least some of In part that's because he made 14 Holmes films, but it's also a reflection of Rathbone is arguably the best-known Holmes of the movies. New fans should see at least one of the top Rathboneįilms and one of the more recent depictions of Holmes noted below. That makes Holmes "the most portrayed literary human character" on screen according to Guinness World Records. joined more than 70 actors who have played the greatĭetective in over 200 films.
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With his 2009 movie Sherlock Holmes, Robert Downey, Jr. Highly recommended, with better stories, plots and puzzles than most Holmes pastiches. Parker, a brother named Bancroft, and Mrs. Set in London from 1919–1939, this spinoff version of Holmes features the detective Solar Pons, his partner Dr.
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Sherlock Holmes The Solar Pons series by August Derleth Is also nicely done and well worth watching. A clever concept and brilliantly executed, Meyerīlends historical figures with Sherlockian insights and a bit of adventure. Learn the truth about Professor Moriarty, Holmes's cocaine addiction, and his On the New York Times bestseller list for more thanĮight months, this classic sparked the Sherlock Holmes revival of the 1970s. The Seven-Per-Cent Solution by Nicholas Meyer The book does not appear to be in print, but you will find some copies listed at The stories are written by his son and by noted mystery author Johnĭickson Carr.
This book includes twelve short stories based on some of the untold tales in SirĪrthur's originals. The Exploits of Sherlock Holmes by Adrian Conan Doyle and John Dickson Carr So I've just listed two (plus a bonus) that have been around for 30+ years and Some of these "pastiches" are very good,īut unfortunately many of them are marginal. There are more than a thousand Holmes or Holmes-related More Stories of Sherlock Holmes by Other Authors Get the version with a title page crediting Richard Lancelyn Green as the editor. Clicking other formats on that page can display different (non-Oxford) versions that I don't recommend. The Amazon link above takes you to the Oxford paperback. It has no illustrations, but the overall quality of information and accurate text makes it the best paperback choice for a new fan. Conan Doyle expert Richard Lancelyn Green provides an excellent introduction and fine annotations that don't interfere with reading the story.
It has 12 stories, including 4 of the top 10 Holmes tales. If you want a paperback volume that's less expensive and easier to carry and hold, get this Oxford edition of The Adventures. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Oxford edition) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, However, you'll probably only find used copies. These hardcovers (as shown above) come with a handsome slipcase to display and protect the book when you're not reading it. Slipcased Version of The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes The printed version includes many illustrations and extensive annotations adjacent to the text, and so I think most users will find it more enjoyable than the e-book. Start with Volume 1 of the Short Stories, which has 24 stories including 7 of the top 10 Holmes tales. Large (10.4 x 9 inches) and heavy hardcover books. Victorian world and delve into the nuances of the tales. Hundreds of illustrations and a wealth of notes by Klinger that explain the The complete set includes all 60 original stories, accompanied by Klinger (ed.)Ī classy and classic gift for anyone interested in Sherlock The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Leslie S. Including 4 of the top 10 stories overall) I've listed the ones that are the best for a new Holmes fan.
However, there are a number of good-quality editions. There are numerous cheap, shoddy, or indifferent versions of the stories. Because most of the Holmes stories are out of copyright, These areĪvailable in at least 10 different complete collections, plus many other copies Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote 60 Holmes tales. These collections include the seven best Holmes short Place to start is by reading The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes followedīy The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. The Best Sherlock Holmes Book for New Fansįor someone new to the Sherlock Holmes stories, the best Classic Sherlock Holmes Gifts for New Fans – The Essentials