The use of the word canon originated in reference to a set of texts derives from biblical canon, the set of books regarded as scripture, as contrasted with noncanonical apocrypha. The story is inspired by the buscombe valley mystery, one of the original stories in the canon of sherlock holmes. Find out whats going on in the world of sherlock holmes, including books, pop culture, sherlock holmes societies around the world, and a reflection on how this great character has inspired generations of. Sir arthur conan doyle 18591930 was a scottish author best known for his sherlock holmes stories a landmark of detective fiction. The complete sherlock holmes book by arthur conan doyle. See more ideas about sherlock, sherlock holmes, holmes. The doctors case, in which watson solves a case before holmes. Much like the assistant and biographer of sherlock holmes, dr. Below is a list of novels and short stories in the official sherlock holmes canon by sir arthur conan doyle himself. Tobin this unusual little book is worth picking up for your sherlock collection.
Theres an excellent pbs television programme showing how the original canon has inspired many recent forensic approaches to crime scenes. See holmes for other articles with titles that contain, either by relationship or by coincidence, this characters surname. Books from the holmes canon are used by the producers to create modernday versions of conan doyles novels, and six 90minute episodes have aired so far. Sherlockian faq the arthur conan doyle encyclopedia. Holmes in the past, holmes in the present, holmes in the future, and holmes after death. However, he is also wrote the lost world, nonfiction historical books, romance, science fiction, plays and more. Wells in the mammoth book of new sherlock holmes adventures 1997. From these pages you can download all the original sherlock holmes stories for free. The canon includes all the stories and novels listed on this page in a single document. Ive read the entire holmes canon and a few of the noncanon tales as well. The following is an alphabetical list and selected bibliography of authors, other than sherlock. Sherlocks noncanon adventures, penned by just about anybody and everybody, are too many to count. Sherlock holmes sat for some time in silence with his head sunk forward, and his eyes bent upon the red glow of the fire.
Sherlock holmes is a fictional consulting detective in london 18801914 created by scottish author and physician sir arthur conan doyle. From the beginning, one knows that its dedicated to the spirit of the true sherlock holmes from the traditional looking representation of holmes on the cover. Sherlock holmes, sir arthur conan doyles legendary consulting detective, is 2 years old this year the sherlock canon, as penned by doyle, consists of four novels and 56 short stories. Best sherlock holmes fiction pastiches 414 books goodreads. I have myself been searching a lot for books that feature sherlock holmes. The sherlock holmes stories are illustrated with artwork by sidney paget, richard gutschmidt, frank wiles, frederic dorr steele and other artists.
When last i looked, the paperback edition of the complete sherlock holmes ranked no. There is enough material there to give people hundreds of hours of enjoyment indeed they have been doing so for more than a century, and will most certainly continue to do so well into the future. The term was first used by analogy in the context of fiction to refer to the sherlock holmes stories and novels, written by sir arthur conan doyle, as contrasted with numerous holmes adventures added later. Phillip, youre confusing vincent starretts book the private life of sherlock holmes which is mostly nonfiction, with michaels hardwicks novelization of billy wilders film of the same name. The many canon and noncanon opponents of sherlock holmes. Its hard to describe without spoilers, but let it be said that its one. The series are immensely popular in the united kingdom, and have been sold to over 180. The sherlock holmes canon those stories that were written by arthur conan doyle himself is composed of 56 short stories and four novels. Sherlock holmes charlton comic book plus sherlock holmes book. Stories inspired by the holmes canon klinger, leslie s, king, laurie r. Top ten sherlock holmes pastiches the strand magazine. From there, we can point to a substantial amount of noncanon stories that actually did take holmes to america.
Which format would you like to read the stories in. Doyles biographer, it is very close to the sherlock holmes canon. Silver blaze is my absolute favorite, and every one of the. Pinacotheca holmesiana the largest collection of holmesian graphics online. What are the best noncanon sherlock holmes stories. Other characters from the holmes stories are explored, and even nonholmesian tales by conan doyle are echoed. Jan 8, 2019 explore bakerstbabbles board noncanon sherlock holmes on. The canon is a term used by sherlockian devotees for 60 sherlock holmes stories 4 novels and 56 short stories written by arthur conan doyle between 1887 and 1927. A fourissue comic book series from 2010, muppet sherlock holmes. Explanatory notes will be added eventually, but as this will be a longterm project, your patience is requested. Sherlock holmes memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki.
Then he lit his pipe, and leaning back in his chair he watched the blue smoke rings as they chased each other up to the ceiling. Nicholas meyer is also the author of the famous the sevenpercent solution, one of the bestselling nonconan doyle sherlock holmes books ever written which was also turned into a major motion picture in the west end horror meyer has brought to light another previously unpublished episode in the career of sherlock holmes. It does not include two stories the field bazaar an how watson learned the trick written by arthur conan doyle. Its like fresh air meets car talk for sherlock holmes fans. Phonotheca holmesiana sounds from various adaptations of the canon. The subsequent works by other authors who took up sherlock holmes are considered noncanonical. Traditionally, the canon of sherlock holmes consists of the 56 short stories and four novels.
The story was published in book form in arthur conan doyles tales of terror and mystery in 1923 and has for years. The most recent series inspired by sherlock holmes is the british crime drama titled sherlock. The adventures of sherlock holmes 1892 edit the memoirs of sherlock holmes 189394 edit the return of sherlock holmes 1905 edit his last bow 1917 edit the casebook of sherlock holmes 1927 edit. Ive read the entire holmes canon and a few of the non canon tales as well. The world of sherlock holmes, consulting detective. Being one of the most popular literary characters of all time, the master detective has come across many opponents in his illustrius. Referring to himself as a consulting detective in the stories, holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, deduction, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when. Along with being the working definition of the master detective, one of the things you soon learn on reading the original stories about sherlock holmes written by sir arthur conan doyle about sherlock holmes, hereafter known as the canon, is that he was also a master of disguise. The stories in sherlock holmes in orbit are divided into the following categories. Holmes and takes place concurrently with a scandal in bohemia. Ive read scores of them, and my favorites include in no specific order. Carole nelson douglas has written a spinoff series centring upon holmes nemesis irene adler. For example, the canon of sherlock holmes consists of the 56 short stories and four novels written by sir arthur conan doyle and featuring the detective sherlock holmes.
A study in emerald by neil gaiman which appears in the sherlockianlovecraft crossover anthology shadows over baker street. This volume, authorized by sir arthur conan doyles estate, contains all 4 fulllength novels and all 56 short stories featuring sherlock holmes. List of authors of new sherlock holmes stories wikipedia. The world of alternative sherlockian fiction amex essentials. What are some good nonconan doyle, sherlock holmes books. Popular books in banned books, fiction and literature, mysterydetective, short story collection. From his inception in the late 19th century, holmes would become one of the most famous characters.
There are literally thousands of noncanon holmesrelated stories, novels and series. The exploits of sherlock holmes, by adrian conan doyle and john dickson carr. Buy a cheap copy of the complete sherlock holmes book by arthur conan doyle. The many canon and non canon opponents of sherlock holmes. Best sherlock holmes stories, books, classics, english literature, recommendations, sherlock holmes, sir arthur conan doyle. See more ideas about sherlock holmes, sherlock and sherlock holmes book. Heres a list of all 9 sherlock holmes books along with the years in which they were first published whoops, thats interesting. The book was published in 1944, when conan doyles works were still. The latter is indeed a pastiche, but starretts is a collection of essays. So if youve read some and are thinking of reading the others youd better get started. List of sherlock holmes short stories and novels baker. That was no lady, that was sherlock holmes crossdream life. The complete sherlock holmes illustrated with the original artwork. As there exists no definitive body to argue what is, and what is not canon beyond the already established novels.
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