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

Miranker, Cathy; Miranker, Glen; Klinger, Leslie S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1605830976 ISBN 13: 9781605830971

Publisher: Grolier Club of New York, 2022

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 this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Grolier Club of New York
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1605830976
• ISBN 13: 9781605830971
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 168