Long before Sherlock Holmes entered the public domain as a character, a few dedicated authors "borrowed" Holmes and Watson without permission for their own work. Here are 5 classic early (and completely unauthorized) tales featuring the world's greatest detective (sometimes under not-so-cunningly disguised pseudonyms): "WATSON!" by Captain A.E. Dingle THE ADVENTURE OF THE DIAMOND NECKLACE, by G. F. Forrest THE STOLEN CIGAR-CASE, by Bret Harte THE ADVENTURES OF SHAMROCK JOLNES, by O. Henry MR. RAFFLES HOLMES, by John Kendrick Bangs
Welcome to 223B Baker StreetThe debut of Sherlock Holmes in the pages of The Strand magazine introduced one of fiction's most memorable heroes. Arthur Conan Doyle's spellbinding tales of mystery and detection, along with Holmes' deep friendship with Doctor Watson, touched the hearts of fans worldwide, and inspired imitations, parodies, songs, art, even erotica, that continues to this very day."Sherlock Holmes Great War Parodies and Pastiches II: 1915-1919" collects 37 pieces -- short stories, poems, and cartoons -- all published during the opening years of Conan Doyle's literary career. Also included are much of the original art and more than 300 footnotes identifying obscure words, historical figures, and events that readers were familiar with at the time.Peschel Press' 223B Casebook series -- named because they're "next door" to the original stories -- is dedicated to publishing the fanfiction created by amateur and professional writers during Conan Doyle's lifetime. Each book covers an era, publication, or writer, and includes lively mini-essays containing insights into the work, Conan Doyle, and those who were inspired by him.
A collection of parodies on the subject of Sherlock Holmes by a variety of writers: Holmes fighting the Nazis, solving the mystery of Little Red Riding Hood, Holmes in Tibet, in Oz, one story even discusses his parentage.
Welcome to 223B Baker StreetThe debut of Sherlock Holmes in the pages of The Strand magazine introduced one of fiction's most memorable heroes. Arthur Conan Doyle's spellbinding tales of mystery and detection, along with Holmes' deep friendship with Doctor Watson, touched the hearts of fans worldwide, and inspired imitations, parodies, songs, art, even erotica, that continues to this very day. "Sherlock Holmes Jazz Age Parodies and Pastiches I: 1920-1924" collects 38 pieces - short stories, poems, and cartoons - all published during this part of Conan Doyle's literary career. Included are stories by Dashiell Hammett, Arthur Conan Doyle, and James Thurber. Also included are much of the original art and more than 340 footnotes identifying obscure words, historical figures, and events that readers were familiar with at the time. Peschel Press' 223B Casebook series - named because they're "next door" to the original stories - is dedicated to publishing fanfiction created by amateur and professional writers during Conan Doyle's lifetime.
Sherlock Holmes Jazz Age Parodies and Pastiches II: 1925-1930 collects 43 pieces published during the last part of Arthur Conan Doyle's life. Some were written by schoolboys, reporters, and other amateurs, but many professional writers turned out stories, such as Edgar Wallace, August Derleth, Stephen Leacock, and Frederic Dorr Steele! We've also included the stories' original art and more than 430 footnotes identifying obscure words, historical figures, and events that readers were familiar with then but are forgotten today. Peschel Press' 223B Casebook Series - named because they're "next door" to the original stories - is dedicated to publishing the fanfiction created by amateur and professional writers during Conan Doyle's lifetime.
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 46. Chapters: Non-canonical Sherlock Holmes works, Sherlock Hound, The List of Seven, Young Sherlock Holmes, Solar Pons, The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century, The Canary Trainer, The Adventures of Shirley Holmes, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, Flashman and the Tiger, Without a Clue, The Arcanum, Aetheric Mechanics, The Six Messiahs, The Other Log of Phileas Fogg, Locked Rooms, A Monstrous Regiment of Women, Young Sherlock: The Mystery of the Manor House, Sherlock: Case of Evil, Slylock Fox & Comics for Kids, All-Consuming Fire, The West End Horror, Baker Street, In Re: Sherlock Holmes, Shadows Over Baker Street, The Casebook of Solar Pons, The Beekeeper's Apprentice, The Return of Solar Pons, The Memoirs of Solar Pons, The Italian Secretary, Justice Hall, The Reminiscences of Solar Pons, The Chronicles of Solar Pons, Sherlock Holmes's War of the Worlds, Erasing Sherlock, The Final Adventures of Solar Pons, Mr. Fairlie's Final Journey, Gaslight Grimoire, The Recollections of Solar Pons, The Adventure of the Unique Dickensians, The Last Sherlock Holmes Story, The Language of Bees, Auguste Lupa, The God of the Hive, Dust and Shadow, The Strange Case of Mrs. Hudson's Cat, Sherlock Holmes: The Unauthorized Biography, The Adventure of the Diogenes Damsel, The Game, A Letter of Mary, Sherlock Holmes and the Railway Maniac, A Slight Trick of the Mind, The Mandala of Sherlock Holmes, O Jerusalem, The Moor, Sherlock Holmes: The Way of All Flesh, Second Holmes. Excerpt: Sherlock Holmes has long been a popular character for authors and creators other than Arthur Conan Doyle. Their works can be grouped into four broad categories: There can be found also many pop culture references to Sherlock Holmes. New Sherlock Holmes stories fall into many categories, including: Arthur Conan Doyle's son Adrian...
