I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

"A Sound of Galloping Across The Moor" [HOUN]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wsmonty/4181734745/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="houn-04 by Scott Monty, on Flickr"><img alt="houn-04" height="240" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4181734745_f570868152_m.jpg" width="165" /></a>One of the strengths of the canon - and Conan Doyle's writing - is its ability to connote a vivid, memorable atmosphere. <b><a href="http://sherlockholmes.stanford.edu/readings3.html"><i>The Hound of the Baskervilles</i></a></b> is the most frequently adapted - and most noted by both scholars and casual fans - of Conan Doyle's novels for its ability to immerse the reader in a moody, darkened setting.<br /><br />Thankfully, the <a href="http://venividitheatre.com/">Veni Vidi Theatre</a> company in London is producing a uniquely styled adaptation. From August 15th to August 20th, the Theater adapted <i>The Hound of the Baskervilles </i>as a radio drama - actors voicing the characters, and the production will be reminiscent of a pre-World War II audio production. (Think <a href="http://www.mercurytheatre.info/">Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater</a> as a comparison). Rather than do a scene-by-scene recreation onstage, the troupe appears to have gone one step further - providing an adaptation that attempts to engage the audience on both an immediate and more imaginative level. <br /><br />Thankfully, Veni Vidi has provided <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RUQpO_3uds&feature=player_embedded">some videos about the production</a>. You can check out the playlist below:<br /><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLE2EBFA5DD6FAFDB0&hl=en_US" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><div><br /></div><div><br />This production of <i>The Hound of the Baskervilles</i><b> </b>was adapted by <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0931702/">Simon Williams</a>, and is directed by <a href="http://www.venividitheatre.com/natalie-anne-downs.html">Natalie Anne-Downs.</a> Veni Vidi's adaptation seems to be a uniquely distinctive approach to the canon, and a must-see for Sherlockians everywhere. <a href="http://www.remotegoat.co.uk/review_view.php?uid=7322">A review from remotegoat.co.uk</a> called it "a perfect homage to both radio theatre and to Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary work."<br /><br />If you were among those who were able to see the production, we'd love to hear from you. Please leave us a comment below.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Editor's note: Gordon regularly covers the intersection of Sherlock Holmes and the entertainment industry. You can also find him at <a href="http://www.blogthispal.com/">Blog THIS, Pal!</a> and <a href="http://comicrelated.com/categories.php?column=TV%20Party">Comic Related</a>.</i></div><div><br />--</div>

"A Sound of Galloping Across The Moor" [HOUN]

One of the strengths of the canon - and Conan Doyle's writing - is its ability to connote a vivid, memorable atmosphere. The Hound of th...

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by Scott Monty

"Solitary Meditations" [DEVI]

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Dr. Bryce L. Crawford, Jr., BSI (“The Solitary Cyclist”) died on September 16, 2011 at the age of 96. He was the last remaining founder of <a href="http://www.norwegianexplorers.org/"><b>The Norwegian Explorers</b></a>, which was founded in 1948 at the University of Minnesota.<br />
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Dr. Crawford was born in New Orleans, received his PhD in 1936 from Stanford University and did post-graduate work at both Harvard and Yale. He was a University of Minnesota Professor of Chemistry from 1940 through 1985. He held the titles of Chairman of the Department of Chemistry and Dean of the Graduate School. Dr. Crawford was a member of the National Academy of Sciences since 1956, and was awarded the Priestly Medal in 1982. It is the highest honor conferred by the American Chemical Society and is awarded for distinguished service in the field of chemistry.<br />
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The commemorative plaque at Reichenbach Falls was the brainchild of the Norwegian Explorers, and Dr. Crawford was largely responsible for the inscription on the plaque…“Across this ‘dreadful cauldron’ occurred the culminating event in the career of Sherlock Holmes, the world’s greatest detective, when on May 4, 1891, he vanquished Prof. Moriarty, the Napoleon of Crime.” It was erected by the Norwegian Explorers and The Sherlock Holmes Society of London on June 25, 1957. Dr. Crawford co-authored “The Final Problem – Where?” an essay relating how the exact spot for the plaque was chosen. After he returned from his reconnaissance mission to Switzerland, he submitted a 48 cent expense report for the funicular ride to the top of the Falls. His reimbursement was denied because of lack of sufficient documentation, which became a continual source of amusement. To his delight, many years later he was given a frame with 48 cents in it.<br />
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Dr. Crawford was invested into the Baker Street Irregulars in 1985 as “The Solitary Cyclist.”<br />
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"Solitary Meditations" [DEVI]

Dr. Bryce L. Crawford, Jr., BSI (“The Solitary Cyclist”) died on September 16, 2011 at the age of 96. He was the last remaining founder o...

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by Francine Kitts

Episode 35: Sherlock Holmes in the News

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In this episode, we catch up on some of the interesting tidbits of news that have touched the world of Sherlock Holmes lately. From a new television adaptation to Sherlockians passing, fake literary Twitter handles to banned books and more, we cover some of the more remarkable stories that have been in the public's eye over the last few weeks.<br />
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In addition, we also take a look at events in the weeks ahead. While there are many events at Sherlockian societies in the North America, the United Kingdom and beyond, we focused on those in London, Toronto, Indianapolis and Providence in this case.<br />
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We wrap up the show with a reading of the Editor’s Gas-Lamp from the Summer 2011 issue of <i><a href="http://www.bakerstreetjournal.com/">The Baker Street Journal</a></i>, Vol. 61, No.2.<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.bakerstreetblog.com/2011/09/pushing-another-one-in-my-direction.html">The news of CBS's pending modern "Sherlock Holmes" adaptation</a></li>
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<li>The <a href="http://www.avclub.com/articles/cbs-boldly-reclaims-sherlock-holmes-for-america,61743/">avclub.com reaction</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Lipscomb">William Lipscomb</a>, from the <a href="http://improbable.com/">Annals of Improbable Research</a></li>
<li>Some canonically-connected <a href="http://mashable.com/2011/09/11/literary-twitter-parodies/">fake literary profiles on Twitter</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/BakerStreetBlog/literary-parodies">That entire list</a> for you to follow</li>
<li>Burt's <a href="http://twitter.com/A_Conan_Doyle">@A_Conan_Doyle</a> account</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.bakerstreetblog.com/2011/09/signature-is-typewritten-iden.html">The state of Undershaw</a> and how you can help</li>
<li><i>A Study in Scarlet</i> <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2011/08/sherlock-holmes-book-banned-by-virginia-school-district.html">banned from school reading lists</a> in Ablemarle County, Virginia</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.sherlock-holmes.org.uk/event_info.php?id=258">The Sherlock Holmes Society of London’s Richard Lancelyn Green Lecture - Sir Christopher Frayling</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.acdfriends.org/sins.htm">Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scandal</a> (Toronto, Oct. 13-16) </li>
<li><a href="http://wessexpress.com/html/g2b3.html">From Gillette to Brett III</a> (Indianapolis, Nov. 11-13)</li>
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Episode 35: Sherlock Holmes in the News

In this episode, we catch up on some of the interesting tidbits of news that have touched the world of Sherlock Holmes lately. From a ne...

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by Scott Monty

"The Scholarship Is a Very Valuable One" [3STU]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wsmonty/6154853486/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes by Scott Monty, on Flickr"><img alt="Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes" height="240" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6077/6154853486_052be0b9c3_m.jpg" width="165" /></a>On the anniversary of Jeremy Brett's death, his alma mater, the <a href="http://www.cssd.ac.uk/">Central School of Speech & Drama</a> at the University of London, has started a scholarship in his memory.<br /><br />Funded by an Italian donor, Ms. Pia Trona, the scholarships will apply to five applicants in financial need for the 2011-12 entry year, with an addition two slots for each of the following entry years (2012-13 and 2013-14).<br /><br />Ms. Trona remarked,<br /><blockquote>"Jeremy Brett is an inspiration to me, and I wanted to be able to find a way to help him to be remembered amongst the next generation of Central students so that his legacy might continue. I couldn’t fund a whole school the way he dreamt of doing, but I hope that by making this gift I can help in some way make a difference in the life of a hard-working, talented student."</blockquote><br />The scholarship is meant to commemorate Brett’s contribution to acting and his mental health advocacy work, as well as his dream to found a school for unemployed actors. For more information, please see <a href="http://www.cssd.ac.uk/content/jeremy-brett-scholarships-launched-support-central-students">the related press release</a>.<br /><br /><br /><i>When you make purchases from the links we share, it provides us with a stream of revenue to help keep this site running. Thank you for your generosity.</i> <br />--