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Who is Sherlock? : essays on identity in modern Holmes adaptations /

Nearly 130 years after the introduction of Sherlock Holmes to readers, the Great Detective's identity is being questioned, deconstructed and reconstructed more than ever. Who is Sherlock Holmes? is still a viable question. The answers provided by illustrators, scriptwriters, directors, costume...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Porter, Lynnette R., 1957- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016]
Subjects:
Sherlock Holmes films > History and criticism.
Sherlock Holmes television programs > History and criticism.
Doyle, Arthur Conan, > 1859-1930 > Characters > Sherlock Holmes.
Doyle, Arthur Conan, > 1859-1930 > Film adaptations.
Doyle, Arthur Conan, > 1859-1930 > Television adaptations.
Holmes, Sherlock.
Holmes, Sherlock > In mass media.
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Summary:Nearly 130 years after the introduction of Sherlock Holmes to readers, the Great Detective's identity is being questioned, deconstructed and reconstructed more than ever. Who is Sherlock Holmes? is still a viable question. The answers provided by illustrators, scriptwriters, directors, costume designers, set designers, actors, scholars and fans provide insights into Victorian or modern-day Sherlock.
Physical Description:vi, 218 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786499076 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786499079 (softcover : alk. paper)