Goodreads Librarians Group discussion
[Closed] Added Books/Editions
>
Sherlock Holmes Box Set
date
newest »
newest »
I did the first one which you can find here:The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
But then I realized that the site doesn't show the individual ISBNs. Please take photos of the publication pages. You did an amazing job providing all of the info that we need. But the verification of the ISBNs is tantamount. You can load the pages to you profile.
I am going to add the covers to mine so that others can use them to create the rest of the books.
Also, normally we want only one book per request. In this case I understand why you did all of them at once. Other librarians may not.
Well actually, the individual books should not be added as individual book records at all (unless the OP can prove that they were published individually as well, not just as a part of a box set.) Otherwise it is against the policy and only the box set should remain as a book record in the database. *All the links you provided lead to a Sherlock Holmes Collection (6 Book Set). Individual volumes may be displayed, but you can't really buy them as separate books, only as a collection.
Sorry to disappoint but those books are not valid for inclusion (at least not separately). I am marking the one Tawnya added as "invalid" and closing the thread. (If you can prove each volume has been published as a standalone, we can add it).
I never understood that. If someone buys books that are used they have no way of knowing they were part of a set. I do not leave my house anymore, but when I did I would go to the used book seller Edward McKays monthly. I can guarantee some that I bought were part of sets because of the way the covers could be put together an form a tableau. As for new items I was curious and just looked up a book I own.
Storm Front
That book is part of a 3-boxset. I got rid of the cardboard container years ago.
GoodReads needs to get a clue about some of their rules.
I am still ticked off about the comic rule. The fact that the powers that be don't understand the difference between a comic and a graphic novel is rather frightening for a site that is supposed to be about books.
Yeah I find this rule to be a bit ridiculous as well - I mean what does it matter if it was bought as a box set or as an individual volume, it still needs to be read as a separate book/story (anthologies or "3in1 books" are a different story), but you know, rules are rules.But I totally agree with you that the policy should go through some major upgrades... Coloring books are valid for inclusion (what?) but comic books without the ISBN are not? You can't even read a coloring book, but it's allowed to be added?
Unfortunately I don't think that they're planning to do any kind of changes within the policy anytime soon - there was a conversation about this issue a while ago (I am pretty sure comic books and fanfiction were involved in that conversation... among other things) but nothing changed (or at least nothing major).
Goodreads Librarians Group
Books mentioned in this topic
Storm Front (other topics)The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (other topics)
Here is the Page Publications link for the Box Set: https://www.pagepublications.co/produ...
Title: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
ISBN: 9781648333279
Publisher: Page Publications
Publication Year: 2022
Page Count: 300
Format: Paperback
Description: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve stories, recounted from the perspective of Holmes’ faithful friend and partner, Dr. Watson.
In these intriguing tales, we see Sherlock Holmes contend with thievery, murder, deception, and immortality while utilizing his superior powers of deduction to solve the crimes that have been laid before him.
The compilation includes several of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s best loved works, including “The Speckled Band,” and “A Case of Identity.”
We also get a rare glimpse of the great detective experiencing disappointment in “A Scandal in Bohemia,” in which he comes up short at the hands of Irene Adler, whom he subsequently dubs, “the woman.”
Image located on third photo: https://www.pagepublications.co/produ...
Title: A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of Four
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
ISBN: 9781648333286
Publisher: Page Publications
Publication Year: 2022
Page Count: 267
Format: Paperback
Description: The book contains the first two of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved novels.
A Study in Scarlet is the tale that happily introduced the world to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. This murder mystery unfolds to reveal a tragic tale of intimidation, lost love, and revenge, dating back to when the Mormons were first settling in Utah.
In, The Sign of Four, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are approached by a woman wishing to find her father, a missing army officer.
The detectives take on this case which proves to be filled with more danger and intrigue than was originally expected.
Image located on third photo: https://www.pagepublications.co/produ...
Title: The Hound of The Baskervilles
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
ISBN: 9781648333293
Publisher: Page Publications
Publication Year: 2022
Page Count: 185
Format: Paperback
Description: For over a century, the Baskerville descendants have been haunted by the legend of a demonic, hound-like beast, rumored to be living in the gloomy moors surrounding their family estate.
After his patient, Sir Charles Baskerville, dies under mysterious circumstances, Dr. James Mortimer decides to seek the advice of Sherlock Holmes.
The physician expresses his concerns about the safety of the main who will be the new resident of the estate as well as the evidence that there may be some truth to this supernatural tale.
In up to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to solve the mystery and put the curse of The Hounds of The Baskervilles to rest.
Image located on third photo: https://www.pagepublications.co/produ...
Title: The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
ISBN: 9781648333309
Publisher: Page Publications
Publication Year: 2022
Page Count: 290
Format: Paperback
Description: In The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson presents us with several of Sherlock Holmes’ most intriguing cases.
Notable in this collection of stories is the introduction of Holmes’ brother Mycroft, (in ‘The Greek Interpreter”) who similarly possesses astounding skills of deduction.
This volume also includes, “The Final Problem,” which tells the story of how our favorite detective finally encounters his nemesis, Professor Moriarty, in the flesh.
Image located on third photo: https://www.pagepublications.co/produ...
Title: The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
ISBN: 9781648333316
Publisher: Page Publications
Publication Year: 2022
Page Count: 327
Format: Paperback
Description: The Return of Sherlock Holmes begins with the story of “The Empty House,” which explains how our hero survived what was presumed to be his fatal encounter either the dastardly Professor Moriarty.
At the end of The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle presented us the intended fins, act of the detective’s career as well as his life.
However, at the insistence of his grieving fans, the author found a way to creatively explain Sherlock Holmes’ escape from the jaws of death and we are presented with thirteen more tales of subsequent adventures.
Image located on third photo: https://www.pagepublications.co/produ...
Title: They Valley of Fear and His Last Bow
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
ISBN: 9781648333323
Publisher: Page Publications
Publication Year: 2022
Page Count: 360
Format: Paperback
Description: In this book we have the last two Sherlock Holmes works that Conan Doyle gave to us.
The Valley of Fear is a dark tale of an organized crime lodge, terrorizing the iron and coal valleys of America, which ultimately results in a gory murder across the ocean.
His Last Bow is a delightful collection of short stories that take place during various periods of Sherlock Holmes’ career. The book finishes with the title story, “His Last Bow,” which gives us a glimpse into the famous detective’s post-retirement life.
Narrated as per usually by Holmes’ faithful companion, Dr.Watson, these stories are a wonderful representation of their ace tutors together over the years.
Image located on third photo: https://www.pagepublications.co/produ...