Book review - The Sherlock Holmes Miscellany

This wonderful book by Roger Johnson and Jean Upton is many things at once. To the Sherlockian beginner this book is an excellent introduction to all aspects of the Sherlockian/Holmesian world; to the more seasoned Sherlockian it is an indispensable all-in-one guide.

The book looks at the origin of Holmes, the illustrations (all artists, not just Paget), the stage plays, the radio plays, TV and film, music, locations and much much more. You may well encounter things that you already know but you will also find plenty that you don't.

I won't deny that I was gratified to see my book Close to Holmes listed as one of the best topographical guides to Holmes' London. In fact the authors are not shy in recommending the works of other authors. For this, as much as anything else, the book is simply superb. In the event that this was your first Sherlockian book it would help steer you towards many worthwhile volumes.


Sorry but I simply cannot fault it. 5 pips.

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