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The Game Is Afoot
Parodies, Pastiches and Ponderings of Sherlock Holmes
ISBN: 0312117973
ISBN-13: 9780312117979
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: St Martins Pr
Published date: 1995
Size: 5.5 x 8.25 inches
Weight: 1.3 pounds
Publisher's Notes
This long awaited volume finally brings to light several cases of the world's most renowned detective originally suppressed to avoid causing scandal and embarrassment to the Crown, to public figures, or to Sherlock Holmes himself. Now, finally, the truth is revealed about Holmes' exploits involving such figures as Ida Tarbell, Consuelo Vanderbilt, P.G. Wodehouse, and James McNeil Whistler. Related by diverse hands, including Watson, Inspector Lestrade, and Holmes himself, detailing untold incidents involving the Titanic, Holmes' rematch with Irene Adler, the childhoods of both Holmes and Watson, and one unfortunate result of Holmes' facility with disguise, this cornucopia of Sherlockiana will delight fans young and not-so-young.
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The Game Is Afoot: Parodies, Pastiches And Ponderings Of Sherlock Holmes
Kaye, Marvin (Editor)
Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: St Martins Press. As New 1994. Paperback. Paperback, Like New, clean, tight, unmarked, no spine or cover creases 5 1/2 x 8 1/4, one mino crease on spine, binding tight, 512 pages. Fiction; This long awaited volume finally brings to light several cases of the world's most renowned detective originally suppressed to avoid causing scandal and embarrassment to the Crown, to public figures, or to Sherlock Holmes himself. Now, finally, the truth is revealed about Holmes' exploits involving such figures as Ida Tarbell, Consuelo Vanderbilt, P. G. Wodehouse, and James McNeil Whistler. Related by diverse hands, including Watson, Inspector Lestrade, and Holmes himself, detailing untold incidents involving the Titanic, Holmes' rematch with Irene Adler, the childhoods of both Holmes and Watson, and one unfortunate result of Holmes' facility with disguise, this cornucopia of Sherlockiana will delight fans young and not-so-young. . ( more information)
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The Game Is Afoot
Kaye, Marvin
St. Martin's Press, 1995-04-01. Paperback. New. GREAT Bargain Book Deal - some may have small remainder mark - Ships out by NEXT Business Day - 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! ( more information)
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The Game is Afoot : Parodies, Pastiches and Ponderings of Sherlock Holmes
Kaye, Marvin (editor)
New York: St. Martin's Press, 1995 512pp. A very nice copy -- clean and tight. Original price remains on cover. From the back cover: "The newcomes to Holmes, as well as the established Sherlockian, will relish having the best efforts of the best writers who have taken a turn at immortalizing the detective collected in one book." -- Publishers Weekly. And, "For the thousands of readers who can never get enough of Holmes, Watson, Mrs. Hudson, and the Baker Street Irregulars, this book promises new insights and hours of enjoyment. Spend an evening curled up by the fire, and prepare to be entertained." *** Click on Icon (if available) to see Image. ***. Paperback. Very Good. ( more information)
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The Game Is Afoot : Parodies, Pastiches and Ponderings of Sherlock Holmes
Kaye, Marvin
New York, NY, U.S.A.: St. Martin's Press, 1995. A fun book for anybody who's a sherlock Holmes fan (and there are probably millions in that category). Trade-size softcover book is in excellent condition, essentially like-new. 512 pages.. Later Printing . Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
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Marvin Kaye(Editor)
St Martins Press, 1995. Softcover. Brand New. 8.30 x 5.50 x 1.50. Brand new. Never read or owned. May have a remainder mark. 20.8 oz. This long awaited volume finally brings to light several cases of the world's most renowned detective originally suppressed to avoid causing scandal and embarrassment to the Crown, to public figures, or to Sherlock Holmes himself. Now, finally, the truth is revealed about Holmes' exploits involving such figures as Ida Tarbell, Consuelo Vanderbilt, P.G. Wodehouse, and James McNeil Whistler. Related by diverse hands, including Watson, Inspector Lestrade, and Holmes himself, detailing untold incidents involving the Titanic, Holmes' rematch with Irene Adler, the childhoods of both Holmes and Watson, and one unfortunate result of Holmes' facility with disguise, this cornucopia of Sherlockiana will delight fans young and not-so-young. Reference & Research Book News. . ( more information)
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