I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

"One Large Pad" [GREE]

<div style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wsmonty/4474614311/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/4474614311_367d09fb87_m.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wsmonty/4474614311/">Sherlock Holmes on the iPad</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/wsmonty/">Scott Monty</a></span></div>Unless you've been living under a rock - or perhaps in a home with absolutely no connection to the outside world - you've probably heard that Apple Computers plans to release the iPad next week.<br /><br />While some herald <a href="http://www.scottmonty.com/2010/01/whats-in-name.html"><b>the iPad as nothing more than a supersized iPhone</b></a>, there are elements of the larger version that lend themselves to a different array of applications. Certainly, one is akin to an e-reader, so Sherlockians will undoubtedly be able to get their fair share of Holmes stories on this very portable device.<br /><br />In addition, there will be distribution deals for digital outlets. Think the <i>Wall Street Journal</i> and the <i>New York Times</i>. And lots ot games to keep the readers occupied otherwise. As part of this, we understand (via <a href="http://www.touchgen.net/sherlock-holmes-coming-to-ipad">TouchGen</a>) that Warner Bros. Digital Distribution will introduce their first iPad game - <b>Sherlock Holmes Mysteries: The Case of the Innocent Man</b>. The game is built exclusively for the iPad. While there aren't yet any details on the game itself, we're expecting to learn more as this burgeoning new media type expands.<br /><br />For those of you inclined to try these devices - not to <i>replace</i> the good old fashioned paper, but rather to complement it - say, when traveling or when laying in bed and not wanting your <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0393059146?ie=UTF8&tag=thebakerstree-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0393059146">New Annotated Sherlock Holmes</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0393059146" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> to crush you to death - one of these devices below might be worth a try.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><script charset="utf-8" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822/US/thebakerstree-20/8001/78f2a3df-be0c-46ec-976f-1af5f6661b3d" type="text/javascript">  </script> <noscript><a href="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fthebakerstree-20%2F8001%2F78f2a3df-be0c-46ec-976f-1af5f6661b3d&Operation=NoScript">Amazon.com Widgets</a></noscript></center><br clear="all" />

"One Large Pad" [GREE]

Sherlock Holmes on the iPad Originally uploaded by Scott Monty Unless you've been living under a rock - or perhaps in a home with absolu...

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"Have You Seen the Dummy?" [MAZA]

<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Holmes-Dummies-Steven-Doyle/dp/0470484446?ie=UTF8&tag=thebakerstree-20&link_code=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Sherlock Holmes For Dummies" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=0470484446&tag=thebakerstree-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=0470484446" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />One of the most rewarding elements of a resurgence in interest in Sherlock Holmes - particularly driven by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Holmes-Robert-Downey-Jr/dp/B001OQCV6A?ie=UTF8&tag=thebakerstree-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank"><b>Guy Ritchie's movie</b></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B001OQCV6A" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> this time around -  is the inevitable complementary products that round out the field. For better or worse, everyone sees an opportunity to merchandise the subject.<br /><br />In this case, though, there's definitely something from the "better" column: a new book afoot that will be essential as new Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts find their way to the great detective: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Holmes-Dummies-Steven-Doyle/dp/0470484446?ie=UTF8&tag=thebakerstree-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank"><b><i>Sherlock Holmes For Dummies</i></b></a><b><i><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=0470484446" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /></i></b> by Steven Doyle, BSI ("The Western Morning News"), co-founder of the <a href="http://www.wessexpress.com/">Wessex Press</a>, and David A. Crowder. In what will surely become a cornerstone book for anyone who's interested in learning about world of Sherlock Holmes and his enthusiasts around the world, you'll find a treasure trove of material, including:<br /><ul><li>A list of all Sherlock Holmes short stories and novels</li><li>A detailed picture of Britain during Holmes's time</li><li>In-depth analysis of Holmes and Watson as characters</li><li>Detailed coverage of the four novels in the Sherlockian canon</li><li>Holmes portrayals in television, movies, onstage, and in fan fiction</li><li>The most memorable quotes of Holmes</li><li>Active Sherlockian societies in the United States</li></ul>In addition, readers will be able to: identify key themes, settings, and characters; see the influence of Holmes stories and their impact on literature, mystery writing, and detective work; discover Holmes through his contemporary fan following, and stage and screen adaptations; and appreciate the literary genius of the Sherlock Holmes canon.<br /><br />In short, if you're looking to get started with Sherlock Holmes, his world, the stories and fans, <b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Holmes-Dummies-Steven-Doyle/dp/0470484446?ie=UTF8&tag=thebakerstree-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Sherlock Holmes For Dummies</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> should be your first stop. You can purchase it here. And perhaps think about buying a few copies, to gift to the young or new Sherlockians you may know.</span></span></i></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=thebakerstree-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0470484446&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: left; width: 131px;"></iframe></span></span></i></b><br /><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /></span></span></i></b><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><b>UPDATE</b>: Here's a handy rebate form if you purchase the book.</span></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /></span></span></i></b></div></div><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/28621066/Dummies-Rebate" style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto; text-decoration: underline;" title="View Dummies Rebate on Scribd">Dummies Rebate</a> <object data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" height="600" id="doc_795724484262114" name="doc_795724484262114" style="outline: none;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%">  <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf">  <param name="wmode" value="opaque">  <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff">  <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true">  <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always">  <param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=28621066&access_key=key-2adeiu33vx2gieq245dc&page=1&viewMode=list">  <embed id="doc_795724484262114" name="doc_795724484262114" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=28621066&access_key=key-2adeiu33vx2gieq245dc&page=1&viewMode=list" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="600" width="100%" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff"></embed>  </object>

"Have You Seen the Dummy?" [MAZA]

One of the most rewarding elements of a resurgence in interest in Sherlock Holmes - particularly driven by Guy Ritchie's movie this tim...

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by Scott Monty

"A Fitting Recognition" [STUD]

<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Holmes-Original-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B002ZMZBD2?ie=UTF8&tag=thebakerstree-20&link_code=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Sherlock Holmes: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B002ZMZBD2&tag=thebakerstree-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002ZMZBD2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />If you've been following the Academy Award Oscar nominations and you're a fan of Robert Downey Jr.'s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Holmes-Robert-Downey-Jr/dp/B001OQCV6A?ie=UTF8&tag=thebakerstree-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank"><i><b>Sherlock Holmes</b></i></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B001OQCV6A" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />, you'll no doubt be aware that Hans Zimmer's music was nominated as for Best Original Score.<br /><br />While the score for <i>Sherlock Holmes</i> didn't win this evening ("Up" won instead), you can still purchase it from Amazon <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Holmes-Original-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B002ZMZBD2?ie=UTF8&tag=thebakerstree-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank"><b>as a CD</b></a><b><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002ZMZBD2" style="border-bottom-style: none !important; border-color: initial !important; border-left-style: none !important; border-right-style: none !important; border-top-style: none !important; border-width: initial !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" /></b> or as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Holmes-Original-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B0030CIAQQ?ie=UTF8&tag=thebakerstree-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank"><b>a downloadable digital file</b></a><b><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0030CIAQQ" style="border-bottom-style: none !important; border-color: initial !important; border-left-style: none !important; border-right-style: none !important; border-top-style: none !important; border-width: initial !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" /></b> right here.<br /><br />And for those who are interested, the other nominees for Best Original Score were: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Avatar-James-Horner/dp/B002P5XXR0?ie=UTF8&tag=thebakerstree-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Avatar (James Horner)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002P5XXR0" style="border: none !important; 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"A Fitting Recognition" [STUD]

If you've been following the Academy Award Oscar nominations and you're a fan of Robert Downey Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes , you'l...

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by Scott Monty