The Mysterious World Of Sherlock Holmes

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Over a century since his first appearance in print, sherlock holmes remains an iconic figure today. this unique companion is a collector’s dream, allowing fans to delve into the criminal environment of foggy, gas-lit victorian london-the world of the all-time greatest detective. the book brings to life the elements of holmes’s success, the crime scene of his day, his history in film and television, and the present-day holmes legacy. featured throughout are famous figures such as holmes’s faithful sidekick, dr. watson; his nemesis, professor moriarity; and sherlock holmes creator sir arthur conan doyle. filled with more than 150 images-many of the works by the great original illustrators of conan doyle’s stories-this volume presents an excellent mix of information to satisfy legions of holmes collectors, mystery fans, and historians fascinated by a bygone era.