I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

"In His Yorkshire Days" [HOUN]

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9SajP8g6hlBgXVXvOt51b4D8oMZ35xq4RcPzOsAI3qnATLF9oJXMvWWi4Td2ukfOW2SgGxOX0D-0o3cflNXbzSw87jyaL6Ljjh_LmNb8g5s74tEdL74FD7Ooj_eqlfFJcEwXAfKxAQDy1/s1600-h/York_Watts.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148500438878279618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9SajP8g6hlBgXVXvOt51b4D8oMZ35xq4RcPzOsAI3qnATLF9oJXMvWWi4Td2ukfOW2SgGxOX0D-0o3cflNXbzSw87jyaL6Ljjh_LmNb8g5s74tEdL74FD7Ooj_eqlfFJcEwXAfKxAQDy1/s200/York_Watts.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" /></a>For the good people in the northern portion of England, there's about to be a special museum feature afoot. The <a href="http://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/Page/Index.aspx">Yorkshire Museum</a> in (where else?) York is going to be opening a new exhibit on January 1, called "<a href="http://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/Page/Events.aspx#The%20Mystery%20Files">Mystery Files</a>," which encourages visitors to put on their own symbolic deerstalkers and search for clues amid the current exhibits. At the end of 2008, the search will culminate in the opening of the museum's vault. There are a number of rarely seen exhibits and artifacts that are being displayed as part of this year-long hunt. The <a href="http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/yorknews/display.var.1925514.0.sherlock_holmes_lends_a_hand_at_the_yorkshire_museum.php">full story is available at the York Express</a>. If you live in or take a visit to the north of England, please do drop us a line and let us know about your experience with this feature at the museum.

"In His Yorkshire Days" [HOUN]

For the good people in the northern portion of England, there's about to be a special museum feature afoot. The Yorkshire Museum in (wh...

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by Scott Monty

"Recent Services to One of the Royal Houses" [SCAN]

I think the 21st century is finally starting to catch up with us. As a reader of this blog, you no doubt have seen some wonderful things, thanks to the advancing technology. It would seem now that the monarchy of Great Britain is joining in the fun. If you haven't heard, on the heels of her 81st birthday, making her the oldest monarch in England's history (long may she reign!), <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7157947.stm">Queen Elizabeth II will be broadcasting her annual Christmas message on YouTube</a>. And in advance of that news, the Royal Family has established its own channel on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/theroyalchannel">http://www.youtube.com/theroyalchannel</a> We American Sherlockians have always bowed to the east, in honor of the queen of Sherlock Holmes's time, as well as our present-day queen. While it's not terribly Sherlockian, allow me to share with you <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBRP-o6Q85s">the first televised Christmas Greeting</a>, from Elizabeth II in 1957. And may you and yours have a very Happy Christmas. <div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" class="b-hbp-video b-uploaded" frameborder="0" height="266" id="BLOGGER-video-7358d5cafaff0740-9639" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" src="https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwEWDB5yiRTEcOZYY_IrJdZQV2ERM2R10_gQoq5XcUbmuGCH3kToa-r9txqhZ9uinBoGF5i5QqaxmuGG-fkvRBJc31j9hLBmkkDgk7i77kDGpHD27cAt-xosN9q507DAmBV-n4&origin=www.ihearofsherlock.com" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" width="320"></iframe></div>

"Recent Services to One of the Royal Houses" [SCAN]

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by Scott Monty

Episode 16: Collectors' Corner - Jerry Margolin

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We're pleased to welcome Jerry Margolin, BSI ("Hilton Cubitt") to this show this week. Jerry has been a collector of something or other nearly his whole life, but his Sherlockian collection was the thing that occupied most of his adult life. Recently, Jerry decided to sell his collection, and we wanted to understand what went into that process, from the making the very difficult decision, picking a buyer, and what's happened along the way. 
 
Those who know Jerry will be pleased to know that he did not sell the core of his collection - his Sherlockian artwork - which contains a wide array of original comic art, many made specifically at Jerry's request. You can see some of Jerry's art collection in the slideshow beneath the flash player for the show below. 
 
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Show Notes: 
1:13 Show intro 
4:47 The origins of Jerry's collecting mania 
6:30 Jerry's first piece of Sherlockian artwork: "Murder at the English Pub" by V.I.P. 
7:15 Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Plus, Jerry's Sherlockian mentor 
9:01 It's in your DNA - the collector gene 
9:39 Meet St. Judy 
10:32 Where does one put a Sherlockian art collection of over 900 pieces? 
11:39 Jerry's art collecting theme - personal favorite artists, commissioned pieces 
13:50 Will call for Peanuts - <a href="http://www.snoopy.com/">Charles Schultz</a> 
17: 32 Jerry's personal favorites: <a href="http://www.snoopy.com/"></a><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000071/">Jimmy Stewart</a>, <a href="http://www.willeisner.com/">Will Eisner</a>, <a href="http://www.gahanwilson.com/">Gahan Wilson</a> 
25:42 The oldest artwork in Jerry's collection 
30:01 Shifting gears from art to books 
32:40 Discovering rare & scarce books pre-eBay 
34:40 The hallmarks of a good collector 
36:13 Beginning to think about selling the collection 
40:10 Starting the selling process 
40:45 The emotional aspect of selling a collection 
42:29 Starting to hear from collectors of the collection 
44:06 Seller's remorse - and making up for it 
45:23 It's not just about the sale - some philanthropy as well 
51:02 What "what ifs" of collecting 
56:57 The Editor's Gas Lamp: "Something Can Be Added," <a href="http://www.bakerstreetjournal.com/">The Baker Street Journal</a> Vol. 1, No. 4 (New Series) October 1951 
 
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Update: <a href="http://blog.marsdencartoons.com/tag/baker-street-irregulars/">an interview with Jerry via the Marsden Cartoons blog</a>.</div>
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Links: 
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<li><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ihearofsherlock/sets/72157603451412010/">Samples of Jerry's art collection on Flickr</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.snoopy.com/">Charles Schultz</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000071/">Jimmy Stewart</a> on the IMDb</li>
<li><a href="http://www.willeisner.com/">Will Eisner</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.gahanwilson.com/">Gahan Wilson</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bsitrust.org/">The BSI Trust</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bakerstreetjournal.com/">The Baker Street Journal</a> </li>
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Episode 16: Collectors' Corner - Jerry Margolin

We're pleased to welcome Jerry Margolin, BSI ("Hilton Cubitt") to this show this week. Jerry has been a collector of so...

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by Scott Monty

"I Shall Get the Tickets" [BOSC]

<a href="http://www.resonanceensemble.org/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145960098866681714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2AUroyxDbBkGXeEjJJn-hOIs9PMYjBk0_j1gSn7kGxolzXk4S09YhQsinYLbdzTe0UQJaAyOvkgJGdOh0N8I7uwzNczugMsZgvlrgpqGxsNswLbz31Vtrcis6IupSSzM6VueACFDH-6bw/s200/SherlockSolo.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" /></a>[Notice: this is one of a number of contests that I'll be running on the blog here over the next few weeks. I've been lucky enough to have been contacted by some individuals who were interested in getting some publicity for their efforts. I hope you'll have fun with these, participate, and encourage others to do the same.] You may have heard that in conjunction with the <a href="http://www.bsiweekend.com/">BSI Weekend</a>, the one-man play <a href="http://www.resonanceensemble.org/">Sherlock Solo</a> will be performed by Victor L. Cahn at the Kirk Theatre. The play runs from January 10 through February 3 in New York, so there are other times to see it if you don't make it to during the Weekend festivities (there are so many other things to do!). You can buy tickets at (212) 279-4200. Or - here's a thought - you can participate in a contest right here on the blog. The producer has given me 5 pairs of tickets that I'll be giving away to my readers. Here's how the giveaway will work: In the comments section of this post (if you're reading this as an email or through a feedreader, please go to the web site), or on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5262672284">Baker Street Blog Facebook Group</a>, leave a comment that explains how you've personally been affected by Sherlock Holmes this year. It could be a book, a movie, another Sherlockian, an online discussion - whatever. But tell me some way that the character has enriched your life for 2007. Entries are due on or before 11:59 PM on December 31, 2007. After that, I'll be choosing winners at random. I'm also promoting this through the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5262672284">Baker Street Blog Facebook Group</a>. I may post additional information to the group only; please join the group now so you don't miss out on any details. Good luck! I look forward to reading about your experiences!