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Fun in Challenging the Past — An Abominable Bride Review

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<br />[<i><b>Editor's note:</b> This is the first in a series of reviews we're publishing about ABOM today. Please be forewarned: there may be spoilers in each. And this entry marks the first contribution of Rachel Gosch, who joins <a href="http://ihose.co/ihoseteam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our team</a>.</i>]<i> </i><br /><br />For readers of <i>The Strand Magazine</i> in the Victorian era, the ever-growing wave of unstoppable social, economic, and technological change made the prospect of returning to a world perpetually basking in the familiar trappings of 1895 a comforting release. In the many years since, it is ironic to note that modernization remains at the core of the BBC’s <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="B004132HZS" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="652684aa8f2525a0c9d15ede805b17a6" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Sherlock" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Season-1-Benedict-Cumberbatch/dp/B004132HZS/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=652684aa8f2525a0c9d15ede805b17a6&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_8662974" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherlock</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_8662974" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=652684aa8f2525a0c9d15ede805b17a6&_cb=1451968274736" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /></i>, now arguably the most popular interpretation of Holmes in the twenty-first century so far. <br /><br />One of the most consistently amusing aspects of the show is watching writers and series creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss alter the elements of the stories for modern times. By entering the new period, storytelling is both facilitated and challenged: Moriarty becomes an even more implacable threat with the assistance of anonymous texts and suicide bombs, but his nemesis has the Internet to back up his vast deductive skill. <br /><br />For three seasons, viewers have ensconced themselves in this new reality, which made the possibility of returning to the old world in the lead-up to January’s Victorian-set <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="B018WIDIWI" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="2c48caa418107be39b2ae23f632ad59a" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="The Abominable Bride" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Abominable-Bride-Feature-Only/dp/B018WIDIWI/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=2c48caa418107be39b2ae23f632ad59a&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_8593054" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Abominable Bride</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_8593054" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=2c48caa418107be39b2ae23f632ad59a&_cb=1451971673091" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /></i> seem more daunting than previously imagined. How would the writers react to the removal of today’s crime-solving technology? How would Sherlock and John sound calling each other Holmes and Watson? Could Sherlock adapt to the past as well as it had done to the future?<br /><br />In this critic’s opinion, the answer to that last question is a resounding yes.<br /><br /><br />Watching this special is to witness the cast, crew, and especially the writers making merry with their original source material; you get the sense they’ve been aching to do this for years. With its ghostly titular antagonist and creepy, fog-filled sets, the show indulges its Gothic roots, a display which is welcomed after the somewhat lackluster attempt at horror in “The Hounds of Baskerville.” References both subtle and obvious are sprinkled throughout, and time-bound elements of canon get their chance to shine. Terrifically delivered performances bolster the sense of authenticity, especially in the case of Benedict Cumberbatch; toning down his Sherlock’s acerbic tendencies, he instead captures the twinkling eyes and calculated ego of Conan Doyle’s Holmes.<br /><br />Yet <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="B013JBJ7EG" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="62e2747e6de4ce8bbcd57102bf62e6cb" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="The Abominable Bride" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Abominable-Bride-Benedict-Cumberbatch/dp/B013JBJ7EG/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=62e2747e6de4ce8bbcd57102bf62e6cb&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_3843492" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Abominable Bride</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_3843492" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=62e2747e6de4ce8bbcd57102bf62e6cb&_cb=1451971656164" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /></i> is anything but a straight Victorian adaptation. Moffat and Gatiss’ story starts out as a typical Sherlockian whodunnit, but soon becomes a complex psychological battle, the details of which I won’t spoil here. The plot’s organization is the most difficult part of the experience; I didn’t have trouble understanding it on my first viewing, but I can definitely see how other viewers might become confused by the episode’s structure. But the idea itself is a compelling twist on the cliche that could’ve served as the impetus for the narrative’s setting. <br /><br />The creators’ love and respect for the time period is evident, but the challenging of nineteenth-century stereotypes becomes the dominating motif of the episode, particularly in its characterization of our time-traveling cast. Mycroft’s girth is no longer an amusing character tidbit; it’s a genuine threat to his health. When Watson is asked to abandon his domestic breakfast table for Baker Street, he doesn’t just leave—he bolts. In the most welcome change from canon, the women and their personal struggles are a central focus. Amanda Abbington, Una Stubbs, and especially Louise Brealey all deliver series-best performances; as a female viewer, it was a joy to see Mary questioning John’s absences (about time, after 126 years!) and Molly strutting through her mortuary with a steely glint in her eyes. <br /><br />And it is this willingness towards subversion in the midst of glorification which elevates ABOM beyond a fun one-off and transforms it into a unique statement on the benefits of adaptation. The Canon is unquestionably a landmark work, bringing the literary world wonderful characters and exciting stories as well as serving as an inspiration for a whole genre of writing. Yet there wouldn’t be hundreds of books, movies, and TV shows about Holmes if readers hadn’t thought there was more to know about their hero than what they were told by Conan Doyle. Yes, there was The Great Detective—but who was Sherlock Holmes? Why did he choose to devote himself to catching criminals? Why did he choose Watson as a companion? Can anyone answer these questions? Should anyone answer these questions?<br /><br />One of the best scenes in the special has a setup familiar to readers of the stories. As nighttime falls upon an abandoned greenhouse on a country estate, Holmes and Watson lie in hiding, peering through the thick mist towards the quiet house and waiting for a mysterious specter to reveal itself. We expect that Holmes will be brimming with anticipation, ready to spring into action at the slightest disturbance. We expect that Watson is cautious yet determined, his trusty revolver in hand. We expect Holmes to whisper some small warning alongside a witticism. There’s suddenly a shadow, a movement, a scream. And the game is afoot.<br /><br />But as the detective and the doctor anticipate the arrival of the bride, we are treated to another version of this scenario. Watson strikes up an unusual conversation. He interrogates Holmes about his past with women, bringing up the lingering effect of the woman on his friend. Holmes become visibly irritated, even mortified. They devolve into argument; as they question the influence Watson has on Holmes, the necessity of emotion, the existence of ghosts, and so on, they roll their eyes and grit their teeth. The duo is clearly frustrated by each other’s responses.<br /><br />Of course, they’re eventually interrupted by the ghostly lady’s appearance; the spat is quickly left behind as they pursue her. But for one modern moment in the Victorian era, we finally hear one full, intimate conversation between Sherlock Holmes and John Watson.<div>
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Fun in Challenging the Past — An Abominable Bride Review

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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride Lived Up to Its Name

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<span style="text-align: start;">"there could not be a greater mess" [STUD]</span></h4>
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[Caution: spoilers abound]<br />
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Many Sherlockians like me had high expectations for the recent 2016 special <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="B013JBJ7EG" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="9433cbde02c773df5e526d3aba8c9a51" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Sherlock: The Abominable Bride" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Abominable-Bride-Benedict-Cumberbatch/dp/B013JBJ7EG/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=9433cbde02c773df5e526d3aba8c9a51&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_8226365" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherlock: The Abominable Bride</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_8226365" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=9433cbde02c773df5e526d3aba8c9a51&_cb=1451965664205" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /></i>. Wondering how Steven Moffatt and Mark Gatiss would apply modern-day Sherlock's storytelling methods and tropes into a classic Victorian milieu, many Holmes fans like me wondered how the special might fare....and whether it would provide an easier transition for next year's fourth series.<br />
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To put it bluntly, <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="B018WICR0W" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="53405f7924f13a89e62e57cf9e175208" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Sherlock: The Abominable Bride" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Abominable-Bride-Bonus-Features/dp/B018WICR0W/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=53405f7924f13a89e62e57cf9e175208&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_1556086" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherlock: The Abominable Bride</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_1556086" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=53405f7924f13a89e62e57cf9e175208&_cb=1451965675325" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /></i> is one of the more disappointing entries into the modern-day Sherlock canon.<br />
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One of the story's main weaknesses is its script, which throws a wide variety of approaches and elements that frustrate the viewer. Its initial take — that somehow, the 1895 Sherlock cast reflects the attitudes and insights into their modern-day counterparts — feels like a half-measured wink to Sherlock fandom. (It also doesn't help that many of the canonical references — such as Mycroft's girth and seeming death wish — feel played more for comedy than insight). The actual case itself — a bride coming back as a seeming "ghost" — is the only aspect of the episode worth viewing.<br />
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However, even the straightforward nature of <i>The Abominable Bride</i> feels compromised by the episode's tricky back-and-forth between 1895 and modern times. As a result, we learn that 1895 is in Sherlock's "mind palace," and that he's reviewing a century-old case in order to gain insight into Moriarty's death and subsequent reappearance. (We also learn that modern-day Sherlock Holmes — much like the traditional Canonical Holmes — has his own issues with addiction to both substances and "brain work.") Soon, both worlds collide, and we receive a very interesting coda to Series Three's "The Sign of Three," as well as another 1895-themed coda.<br />
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In short, <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="B018WIDKJO" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="630d9ed67d6a2d2ecf9a9f746ceb5c87" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Sherlock: The Abominable Bride" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Abominable-Bride-Feature-Only/dp/B018WIDKJO/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=630d9ed67d6a2d2ecf9a9f746ceb5c87&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_5838419" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherlock: The Abominable Bride</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_5838419" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=630d9ed67d6a2d2ecf9a9f746ceb5c87&_cb=1451965934500" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /></i> feels like fan-fiction geared towards both the younger Sherlock fandom who have never read the Canon, as well as toward those hard-liners who believe that Sherlock is "not their Holmes," and prefer a more traditional take on Holmes and Watson. The end result is something that disappoints on both ends — it never coalesces in the way that Series One and Two entries did, nor does it feel like its own separate entity. <i>Sherlock: The Abominable Bride</i> feels more like random Holmes references strung together in search of a story than a story with several random Holmes references.<br />
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Even Andrew Scott's appearances as Moriarty in the 1895 sequences feel a bit forced — yes, he does a lot with some very weak material, but it only reflects the disjointed nature of the script. Most Holmesian tales are rather straightforward, even if the solutions take multiple levels of logic to understand — <i>Sherlock: The Abominable Bride</i> suffers from having one mystery complicated by another mystery with multiple references. Towards the end, when 1895 Holmes reveals the end of that mystery, there are several callbacks to past Sherlock episodes that feel incredibly obligatory, as if Gatiss and Moffatt were demonstrating the "cleverness" of their script.<br />
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There is one really good thing about <i>Sherlock: The Abominable Bride</i>: it encouraged me to take positive action and download a copy of <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="1937994309" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="5b1fefe510c3805479911033849dbff7" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="The Complete Sherlock Holmes" href="http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Sherlock-Holmes-Knickerbocker-Classics/dp/1937994309/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=5b1fefe510c3805479911033849dbff7&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_5299337" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Complete Sherlock Holmes</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_5299337" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=5b1fefe510c3805479911033849dbff7&_cb=1451966335818" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /> </i>— for the sole reason of revisiting the Canon. Even mishandled, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson provide excellent opportunities for Sherlockians to revisit their original adventures.<br />
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In short, <i>Sherlock: The Abominable Bride</i> had an over complicated, fragmented script driving a relatively weak narrative, and is worth a casual view at best.<br />
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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride Lived Up to Its Name

"there could not be a greater mess" [STUD] [Caution: spoilers abound] Many Sherlockians like me had high expectations for t...

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Brace Yourself — Abominable Bride Reviews Ahead

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"I braced myself to meet his spring" [ENGR] </h4>
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Normally we post a maximum of one article a day here on I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. But when we alerted <a href="http://ihose.co/ihoseteam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our vigilant team</a> that we'd like a review of <i>Sherlock: The Abominable Bride</i>, the outpouring was impressive.<br />
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Rather than stifle the creativity and insights that our entertainment beat reporters manage to display with regularity, we thought we'd expand upon it. What had initially been intended as a single round-up article with multiple mini-reviews has turned into five separate posts from our contributors, plus a round-up post with other material from your humble editor.<br />
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We hope this won't overburden you too much, but rather add to your enjoyment of the Game. The airing of ABOM was something of a global event, and the fever pitch of the fans was palpable these last few months.<br />
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Enjoy what's ahead. We'd be delighted to hear what you think.<br />
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Sherlockian New Year's Resolutions

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[<i><b>Editor's note:</b> This is one Sherlockian's list of resolutions for the new year. You can add yours below.</i>]<br />
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It is the beginning of a new year, and with it comes the time-honored tradition of making New Year’s resolutions, but instead of talking about our weight loss plans or the gym we probably won’t go to, what can we resolve to do as Sherlockians in 2016?<br />
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The Canon</h4>
No matter what avenue our interest in the great detective takes us, it all stems from the original 60 stories of the canon.  Revisit the original stories, read them in a different order, read an annotated version, or try to take a look at the ones you don’t care so much for with an open mind.<br />
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Scholarly Writings</h4>
The Christopher Morley quote, “Never before has so much been written by so many for so few,” still holds true today.  <a href="http://www.bakerstreetjournal.com/">The Baker Street Journal</a> and <a href="http://www.wessexpress.com/">The Wessex Press</a> alone can keep any Sherlockian stocked up on their analyses and think pieces.  Blogs and Twitter discussions are another great way to look at these stories in a new light.<br />
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Pastiches</h4>
There are pastiches and fan fiction out there for any type of Sherlock Holmes fan.  From authors who nail the Watsonian voice perfectly, to others who throw caution to the wind and put Holmes in some of the most outlandish situations possible, there is something to suit your style.  This can truly be an overwhelming undertaking, so check out <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose82" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 82 of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere</a> to get some insight into the world of Sherlock Holmes pastiches.<br />
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Movies and DVDs</h4>
Is there a movie or television version of Holmes you haven’t seen yet? Maybe this is the year to give it a try.  Much like pastiches, this area offers many varieties.  Whether you’re a <a amzn-ps-bm-asin="B00XOAPFH6" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="689d303912f3a1873bc5635e6b7c244c" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="William Gillette" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Holmes-Blu-ray-Dual-Format-Edition/dp/B00XOAPFH6/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=689d303912f3a1873bc5635e6b7c244c&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_4630446" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">William Gillette</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_4630446" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=689d303912f3a1873bc5635e6b7c244c&_cb=1451718174652" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /> fan or <a amzn-ps-bm-asin="B0038P59A0" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="3f1f3304565965d22e342532a4b5518a" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Robert Downey Jr." href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Holmes-Robert-Downey-Jr/dp/B0038P59A0/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=3f1f3304565965d22e342532a4b5518a&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_6721098" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robert Downey Jr.</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_6721098" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=3f1f3304565965d22e342532a4b5518a&_cb=1451718192535" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /> fan (or both!), there are bound to be films or DVDs that you haven’t had time to sit down and watch.<br />
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YouTube Series</h4>
Not every Sherlockian film project can have a budget to get it to a network or the big screen.  We are in the age of user created content on the internet, and people can put out a product that shows their true passion for a source material.  Many YouTubers have <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/02/new-web-series-baker-street-finds-its.html#.Vod29BUrLb0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">created their own Sherlock Holmes series</a> to high acclaim.  For those of us who are used to only watching things on TV or in a movie theater, 2016 might be the year we branch out and see what other Sherlock Holmes fans can create.<br />
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Writing</h4>
But the world of Sherlock Holmes isn’t just about consuming what others have made.  Get out there and create something of your own!  Contributing to a scion society newsletter or journal, or larger publications is one way to share your thoughts on Holmes and Watson with others.  Want to be more digital? Create a blog or offer to write for one of the many great Sherlockian blogs already out there (I hear the guys at I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/p/aboutcontribute.html#.Vod3LxUrLb0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">will let just about anybody write for them</a>…).<br />
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Or maybe you’re a more creative type.  We’ve all had the germ of our own Sherlock Holmes story rattle around in our head from time to time.  Make this the year that you put it down on paper.  Create a new story and share it with the world.  You don’t have to be a published author to come up with a case.  Let your creative juices flow!<br />
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Join the Community</h4>
The Sherlockian community is built on relationships.  Get out there and find others who are just as interested in Holmes and his world as you are.  If you are looking for people to sit down and talk about stories with, <a href="http://www.sherlockian.net/societies/" target="_blank">find a scion society near you</a>.  If you are more comfortable behind a keyboard, look to the digital world.  Facebook groups, message boards and Twitter conversations are out there waiting for you.<br />
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It might not be 1895, but you can still revel in the Sherlockian world this year.  Tell us in the comments below what are your Sherlockian resolutions for this year and let us know if we missed any.  Happy New Year!<br />
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Sherlockian New Year's Resolutions

"fearless in carrying out her resolutions" [NOBL] [ Editor's note: This is one Sherlockian's list of resolutions for...

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by Rob Nunn

The Unpublished Cases of Sherlock Holmes

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"As I turn over the pages I see my notes" [GOLD] </h4>
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The pages of the original 60 Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are filled with brief references to cases that Watson never managed to bring before the public eye. </div>
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They represent a tantalizing glimpse of more aspects of an already legendary career, providing additional details that not only give us a better sense of Sherlock Holmes the detective, but of Sherlock Holmes the character as well. It's part of what led many to think of Sherlock Holmes as a real person, alive and practicing his career in late Victorian / early Edwardian London.</div>
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Dr. Watson himself wrote:<br />
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"Somewhere in the vaults of the bank of Cox and Co., at Charing Cross, there is a travel-worn and battered tin despatch-box with my name, John H. Watson, M.D., Late Indian Army, painted upon the lid. It is crammed with papers, nearly all of which are records of cases to illustrate the curious problems which Mr. Sherlock Holmes had at various times to examine." [SUSS]</blockquote>
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The January 1st special on BBC One and MASTERPIECE, <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="B013JBJ7EG" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="f72a69b19d563ed8e9c2859cf024104c" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Sherlock: The Abominable Bride" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Abominable-Bride-Benedict-Cumberbatch/dp/B013JBJ7EG/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=f72a69b19d563ed8e9c2859cf024104c&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_3158878" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherlock: The Abominable Bride</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_3158878" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=f72a69b19d563ed8e9c2859cf024104c&_cb=1451680870515" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /></i> (which we're referring to as ABOM, in the style of Sherlockian scholar <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/02/canonical-abbreviations-no-short.html#.VobkIxUrLb0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Finley Christ</a>), was inspired by one of the untold tales, as mentioned in MUSG, when Holmes had pulled his own tin box into the sitting-room and rifled through old notes to find "a full account of Ricoletti of the club foot and his abominable wife."</div>
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But there have been over 100 cases that Watson or Holmes mentioned in passing, some of which have been dramatized for radio in <a href="http://amzn.to/1R2kF2F" rel="nofollow">the 1940s with Basil Rathbone</a> as "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," and more recently <a href="http://amzn.to/1R2kAME" rel="nofollow">by BBC Radio</a> as "The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes." [<b><i>Related:</i></b> our interview with BBC Radio head writer Bert Coules, <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose68" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Part 1</a> and <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose69" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Part 2</a>.]<br />
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Even Arthur Conan Doyle's son Adrian got into the action together with John Dickson Carr when the two collaborated to write <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="0671806041" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="03bcd55ec8798cc0ecdbdf9ae7a043dc" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="The Exploits of Sherlock Holmes" href="http://www.amazon.com/Exploits-Sherlock-Holmes-Adrian-Conan/dp/0671806041/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=03bcd55ec8798cc0ecdbdf9ae7a043dc&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_7091953" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Exploits of Sherlock Holmes</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_7091953" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=03bcd55ec8798cc0ecdbdf9ae7a043dc&_cb=1451681977506" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /></i> as an extension to the Canon.<br />
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As an homage to Watson's Tin Box, more than one Sherlockian has attempted to capture the wonders in verse, which we previously chronicled in <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2009/08/in-vaults-thor_21.html#.Vobd8RUrLb0" target="_blank">The Great Unrecorded Cases in Watson's Tin Box</a>.<br />
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We once tried to make a list of the cases as we read the Canon the second time, but it seemed like an arduous task. Thankfully, there are other <strike>crazy</strike> dedicated Sherlockians who have done the same. Most notably, Stephen Clarkson, BSI ("Morse Hudson") in <a amzn-ps-bm-asin="1899562753" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="3cd0be1d8bb0eed481ee32133e50e9de" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="The Canonical Compendium" href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Canonical-Compendium-Stephen-Clarkson/dp/1899562753/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=3cd0be1d8bb0eed481ee32133e50e9de&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_1229318" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>The Canonical Compendium</i></a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_1229318" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=3cd0be1d8bb0eed481ee32133e50e9de&_cb=1451685643945" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /> and William Goodrich, BSI ("Alexander Holder") in <a amzn-ps-bm-asin="0938501208" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="4941c8d01b604d535ea004272766de60" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="new Good Old Index" href="http://www.amazon.com/The-New-Good-Old-Index/dp/0938501208/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=4941c8d01b604d535ea004272766de60&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_6516914" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>The New Good Old Index</i></a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_6516914" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=4941c8d01b604d535ea004272766de60&_cb=1451685627649" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" />. Online, Randall Stock, BSI ("South African Securities") created an entry on his site for the <a href="http://www.bestofsherlock.com/ref/untold.htm" target="_blank">Best Untold Tales of the Canon</a>, which show survey results from among Sherlockians.<br />
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Now we'll attempt to list all of the unrecorded tales mentioned in the Sherlock Holmes stories, which includes some that don't involve Holmes or that were mentioned in passing that may lack a proper name. All tales include <a href="http://ihose.co/ABREV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the four-letter abbreviation</a> (click the link to see the key to the code) of the stories in which they were mentioned. If you think we've missed any, please let us know.<br />
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Sherlock Holmes: The Unpublished Cases</h3>
The Abbey School [BLAN]<br />
The Abergavenny Murder [PRIO]<br />
The Abernetty family (depth which the parsley had sunk into the butter) [SIXN]<br />
The mortal terror of old Abrahams [LADY]<br />
The dramatic introduction of Dr. Moore Agar [DEVI]</div>
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The singular affair of the aluminum crutch [MUSG]<br />
The Amateur Mendicant Society [FIVE]<br />
The ancient British barrow (the Addleton tragedy) [GOLD]</div>
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The Arsworth Castle business [SCAN]<br />
The tragedy of the Atkinson brothers at Trincomalee [SCAN]</div>
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Lord Backwater [NOBL]<br />
The Bishopgate jewel case [SIGN]<br />
Blackmailing one of the most revered names in England [HOUN]<br />
The bogus laundry affair [CARD]<br />
The Camberwell poisoning case (Holmes winding a dead man's watch) [FIVE]</div>
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Colonel Carruthers [WIST]</div>
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Run-ins with John Clay [REDH]</div>
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Coiner [SHOS]<br />
The Conk-Singleton forgery case [SIXN]<br />
The two Coptic Patriarchs [RETI]</div>
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Saving of Count Von und Zu Grafenstein [LAST]</div>
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The death of Crosby the banker [GOLD]</div>
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The cutter Alicia (never emerged from a small patch of mist) [THOR]<br />
The Darlington substitution scandal [SCAN]<br />
The Dundas separation case (hurling false teeth at wife) [IDEN]<br />
The Dutch steamship <i>Friesland</i> [NORW]</div>
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Etherege [IDEN]</div>
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Mrs. Farintosh's opal tiara [SPEC]</div>
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The Ferrers documents [PRIO]</div>
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Fishmonger (letter from) [NOBL]</div>
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Mrs. Cecil Forrester [SIGN]<br />
The French Government matter of supreme importance [FINA]<br />
The giant rat of Sumatra (<i>Matilda Briggs</i>) [SUSS]<br />
The Grice Patersons in the island of Uffa [FIVE]<br />
The Grosvenor Square furniture van [NOBL]</div>
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Mr. Fairdale Hobbs [REDC]<br />
Huret, the Boulevard assassin [GOLD]<br />
The peculiar persecution of John Vincent Harden</div>
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Jew peddlar [STUD]<br />
The King of Scandinavia ("My last client of the sort was a king.") [NOBL, SCAN]<br />
The loss of the British bark <i>Sophy Anderson</i> [FIVE]<br />
The Manor House case (Adams) [GREE]<br />
The woman at Margate with no powder on her nose [SECO]</div>
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The matter of Marseilles [IDEN]<br />
The colossal schemes of Baron Maupertuis (Netherland-Sumatra Company) [REIG]</div>
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Merridew of abominable memory [EMPT]</div>
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The Molesley mystery [EMPT]<br />
The unfortunate Mme. Montpensier [HOUN]<br />
Morgan the poisoner [EMPT]<br />
The most repellent man of my acquaintance is a philanthropist [SIGN]<br />
The most winning woman (poisoned three little children)<br />
The papers of Ex-President Murillo [NORW]</div>
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The Nonpareil Club card scandal (Colonel Upwood) [HOUN]</div>
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Old man [STUD]<br />
The Paradol Chamber [FIVE]</div>
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The killing of Perkins [3GAB]</div>
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The madness of Isadora Persano (remarkable worm unknown to science) [THOR]</div>
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The disappearance of Mr. James Phillimore (umbrella) [THOR]<br />
The politician, the lighthouse, and the trained cormorant [VEIL]</div>
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Railway porter [STUD]</div>
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The red litmus paper [NAVA]<br />
The repulsive story of the red leech [GOLD]<br />
The reigning family of Holland [IDEN, SCAN]</div>
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Reigning houses of Europe [NAVA]<br />
Ricoletti of the club foot and his abominable wife [MUSG]</div>
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The Riviera robbery [MAZA]</div>
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Royal Family of Scandinavia [FINA]<br />
The old Russian woman [MUSG]</div>
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The St. Pancras case (cap found beside dead policeman) [SHOS]<br />
The Second Stain and Monsieur Dubuque, of the Paris Police [NOBL]<br />
Services to the Crown for which Holmes refused a knighthood [3GAR]<br />
The Smith-Mortimer succession case [GOLD]</div>
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The Spencer John gang [3GAR]</div>
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Archie Stamford [SOLI]</div>
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Henry Staunton [MISS]</div>
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Bert Stevens, the mild-mannered murderer [NORW]<br />
The Sultan of Turkey [BLAN]</div>
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The Tarleton murders [MUSG]<br />
The Tankerville Club scandal [FIVE]</div>
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Tidewaiter (letter from) [NOBL]<br />
The Tired Captain [NAVA]</div>
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The sudden death of Cardinal Tosca [BLAC]</div>
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The Trepoff murder in Odessa [SCAN]</div>
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Two cases [VALL]<br />
Vamberry, the wine merchant [MUSG]<br />
Vanderbilt and the Yeggman [SUSS]<br />
The Vatican cameos [HOUN]<br />
Venomous lizard or gila (Remarkable case, that!) [SUSS]<br />
Vigor, the Hammersmith wonder [SUSS]<br />
Vittoria, the circus belle [SUSS]</div>
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Colonel Warburton's madness [ENGR]</div>
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Wilson, district messenger [HOUN]<br />
Wilson, the notorious canary-trainer [BLAC]</div>
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Young girl [STUD]<br />
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That's quite an impressive list! But did we miss anything? Do let us know below.<br />
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The Unpublished Cases of Sherlock Holmes

"As I turn over the pages I see my notes" [GOLD] The pages of the original 60 Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan ...

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by Scott Monty

IHOSE Year-End Summary — Reflections on 2015

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"smirking at his own reflection" [STUD]</h4>
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As 2015 draws to a close, we have much to be thankful for. It's been a banner year here at I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere, thanks in no small part to our growing community of contributors, readers and listeners.<br />
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As such, we thought it might be a decent time to reflect on how far we've come and share that progress with you. And rather than take you through the calendar year, we thought we'd divide things up into categories, because that makes for more interesting reading.<br />
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By the Numbers</h3>
<i>"there are the numbers" [SILV]</i><br />
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While it may seem trifling and silly to sum up the team's considerable efforts with a few figures, we thought it might help put things in perspective. You see, when the causal reader sees an email here, a tweet there, a Facebook update there, it's a piece of content that's simply passing by. We don't have the advantage of sitting on a shelf like so many issues of <i><a href="http://bakerstreetjournal.com/" target="_blank">The Baker Street Journal</a></i>, so the cumulated IHOSE works may not seem as impressive. But we assure you, they are.<br />
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<li><b>1,000:</b> we reached a milestone of 1,000 entries <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose1000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on June 4, 2015</a> (<a href="http://ihose.co/ihose1000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ihose.co/ihose1000</a>) and took some time to reflect on what we accomplished.</li>
<li><b>199:</b> entries we posted in 2015. This is our highest ever — the previous being 160 entries in 2007.</li>
<li><b>44%:</b> the percent of those 199 entries that were written by contributors to the site (more on our contributors below).</li>
<li><b>17:</b> contributors who added their own unique stamp on IHOSE content this year.</li>
<li><b>15:</b> podcast episodes of our audio program, which changed format toward the end of the year. We're now up to 87 episodes since we launched the show in 2007.</li>
<li><b>11:</b> terraces on which we stood for those who passed beyond the Reichenbach this year, although there were many more we chose not to publish because of editorial priorities.</li>
<li><b>10:</b> years since we began this little experiment. Our <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2005/08/the-baker-street-blog_10.html#.VoTHMRUrLb0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">first entry</a> (still titled "<a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2005/08/the-baker-street-blog_10.html#.VoTHMRUrLb0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Baker Street Blog</a>" — the former name of this site before we combined the podcast and site) was made on August 10, 2005.</li>
<li><b>2:</b> sponsors who have been with us faithfully: <a href="http://wessexpress.com/" target="_blank">Wessex Press</a>, which has been a sponsor since <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose27" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 27</a> (August 2010); and <i><a href="http://bakerstreetjournal.com/" target="_blank">The Baker Street Journal</a></i>, since <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose41" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 41</a> (April 2012). </li>
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The Technical</h3>
<i>"mostly of a technical character" [SPEC]</i><br />
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We're pleased to have avoided any major overhaul of the site this year. The responsive design we continue to use ensures that the site is viewable on any type of device, and more of our visitors are viewing our site on mobile devices. With any luck, we'll avoid any heavy lifting in 2016 with regard to site design.<br />
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We purchased the ihose.co domain this year, which we've been using for link shortening through the Bitly service. The convention with our podcast is ihose.co/ihose[shownumber], such as <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose85">ihose.co/ihose85</a> for Episode 85. Similarly, we've used other abbreviations for frequently referenced links, such as <a href="http://ihose.co/flipsherlock">ihose.co/flipsherlock</a> for our Flipboard magazine or <a href="http://ihose.co/221Bstickers">ihose.co/221Bstickers</a> for our oval stickers. And we've gotten over our own fear of referring to the site as "IHOSE," as it just makes it easier to refer to.<br />
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And in case you'd like to get around the site on your own rather than read through the interminable updates below, here's a quick video to explain how to navigate our written archives:<br />
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Our Show</h3>
<i>"Now, then, listen to this" [SIGN]</i><br />
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If you haven't yet had the opportunity to listen to one of our shows, we invite you to try it out: <a href="http://ihearofsherlock.com/podcast">ihearofsherlock.com/podcast</a>. Don't let the term podcast hold you back. It's simply listening to audio over the web, either on your phone or your computer.<br />
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We've integrated the quiz segment "Mental Exaltation" more regularly, with Nick Martorelli as our intrepid quizmaster. We offer prizes to lucky participants on every other show. All you have to do to qualify is answer a question each month here on the site.<br />
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A significant change we elected to make was to increase the frequency of the show. Because of the number of topics and interview guests we'd like to cover and interact with, it made more sense. So rather than one show a month, we're now producing two shows a month — one on the 15th and one on the 30th — that alternate between interviews and commentary between Burt and Scott.<br />
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One thing that we added specifically for the listeners of our show is an option to support us on a regular basis through <a href="http://patreon.com/ihearosherlock" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. The system only charges our patrons when we've produced an episode, and gives us a chance to recognize our supporters at different levels.<br />
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Our Contributors</h3>
<i>"and have even contributed to the literature of the subject" [REDH]</i><br />
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Without question, our enterprise has become a team effort. Without the wonderfully unique and different perspectives that our contributors bring, the voice of IHOSE would be limited indeed. In 2015, we had a combination of contributors new and old; of the 17 individuals who submitted material, seven of them did so for the first time in 2015. You can find brief biographies of each our our <a href="http://ihose.co/ihoseteam" target="_blank">Meet the Team</a> page at <a href="http://ihose.co/ihoseteam">ihose.co/ihoseteam</a>.<br />
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But we'd like to acknowledge each for his or her effort here, with three stand-outs below.<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/Tac%20Anderson#.UuctY8Qo5w0" target="_blank">Tac Anderson</a> — our Amazon-employed reviewer got busy with work this year, so his output was diminished. But we're glad to know he's with <a href="http://imdb.com/">IMDb.com</a> now.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/Gordon%20Dymowski#.UuctKMQo5w0" target="_blank">Gordon Dymowski</a> — one of our stalwart reviewers, he has a particular interest in comics.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/Tim%20Greer" target="_blank">Tim Greer</a> — we're thrilled to have last year's Morley-Montgomery Award winner as part of our ranks, and Tim is an expert at prodding us with ideas.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/Peter%20Holmstrom#.VRQhRPnF-mE" target="_blank">Peter Holmstrom</a>* — Peter joined us once this year to cover the <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/03/new-audio-web-series-tackles-canon.html" target="_blank">I Am Lost Without My Boswell</a> radio project. We hope to hear more from him on this subject in the future.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/terrace" target="_blank">Francine Kitts</a> — dubbed "The Angel of Death" by the IHOSE editorial team, Francine's job is the least glamorous; at the BSI dinner, she provides the obituaries for Irregulars who have passed. We've been working with her to chronicle some of them here.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/Katie%20Magnusson#.Uv7eU8RDuSo" target="_blank">Katie Magnusson</a> — always eager with her desire to take up her keyboard to write reviews when we post opportunities, Katie has sometimes missed out on claiming them by minutes. She more than makes up for her unfortunate timing with her excellent reviews.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/M.M.%20McMahon#.VGlK5fnF-AU" target="_blank">Margaret McMahon</a> — long frustrated by the editor's lethargy, Margaret's enthusiasm for reviews knows no bounds. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/Jacquelynn%20Morris#.VoTRTxUrLb1" target="_blank">Jacquelynn Bost Morris</a> — it's an honor to have the sparking-plug behind Scintillation of Scions with us, and her considerable commitments mean she is limited in her capacity with us. But her position with the Undershaw Preservation Trust is important, and we're pleased to showcase her voice. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/Crystal%20Noll#.Uucu28Qo5w0" target="_blank">Crystal Noll</a>* — Crystal joined us as an overseas correspondent for the first time this year. We look forward to additional opportunities to collaborate in 2016.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/Rob%20Nunn#.Uucu28Qo5w0" target="_blank">Rob Nunn</a>* — It's always nice to have teachers with us, and if Rob's classroom enthusiasm is anything like his enthusiasm for our hobby, his students are fortunate.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/James%20O%27Leary#.Uucu28Qo5w0" target="_blank">James O'Leary</a> — a longtime correspondent for us, James assumed the editorship of <i><a href="http://johnhwatsonsociety.com/the-watsonian" target="_blank">The Watsonian</a></i>, the journal of the <a href="http://johnhwatsonsociety.com/" target="_blank">John H. Watson Society</a>, this year. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/Robert%20Stek#.VGlLfPnF-AU" target="_blank">Bob Stek</a> — an intrepid traveler, Bob has seen a great deal of the world — particularly the Scottish part of the world. His writing supports that.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/Burt%20Wolder#.VoTT_xUrLb0" target="_blank">Burt Wolder</a> — Burt is more than just a pretty voice on IHOSE; he's a writer, and a fine one who occasionally graces us with his written presence.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/Vincent%20Wright#.VoTTwxUrLb0" target="_blank">Vincent Wright</a>* — Vincent is always working on something. So we were glad to have him working on a piece for us earlier this year.</li>
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The following three contributors are worthy of further remarks, if for nothing else than they've all been writing their own books while making significant contributions to IHOSE:</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/Derrick%20Belanger" target="_blank">Derrick Belanger</a>* — Derrick's output this year has been remarkable. He has written 23 separate pieces for us and many times has been responsible for keeping us on our editorial toes. He has submitted commentaries, event summaries, book reviews and author interviews that are wide-ranging and fascinating. And this is only his first year with us.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/Mattias%20Bostrom#.VoTbbhUrLb2" target="_blank">Mattias Boström</a>* — we caught Mattias' enthusiasm in a post-BSI dinner interview which aired on Episode 15; that enthusiasm continues here. Mattias hasn't made many contributions, but those that he has have had an impact. From his recent <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/12/a-sherlock-holmes-christmas-carol.html#.VoTaIxUrLb0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherlock Holmes Christmas Carol</a> to his insightful analysis (below, in the Big Stories section), we have felt his presence.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/Chris%20Redmond" target="_blank">Chris Redmond</a>* — "like a fire in a snowstorm" [GLOR], Chris has been another significant force on IHOSE this year. The proprietor of Sherlockian.net — a site that inspired us early on — has posted observations, short scholarly pieces and commentary about a wide variety of topics, from holidays to emotions to fandom to grammar to women and more. His 25 contributions in his inaugural year began with a post on Canonical abbreviations (<a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/02/canonical-abbreviations-no-short.html" target="_blank">No Short Sherlock?</a>) and concluded with the editor sending this rejoinder in the form of a limerick:</li>
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Big Stories</h3>
<i>"The Press, Watson, is a most valuable institution" [SIXN]</i><br />
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There were a handful of articles on our site that popped this year, either because we broke news, had an exclusive, or simply got lucky in our efforts.<br />
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Following our <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2014/10/breaking-long-lost-william-gillette.html#.VoTnXRUrLb1" target="_blank">breaking news item in 2014</a> about he discovery of the lost 1916 Sherlock Holmes starring William Gillette, we were given <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/07/exclusive-video-trailer-to-william.html" target="_blank">an exclusive opportunity to run the trailer for the DVD released this year</a> by Flicker Alley, who also chose to run a giveaway with us.<br />
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The second largest item for our site was <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/11/bombshell-interview-with-author-mitch.html" target="_blank">an interview that Derrick Belanger conducted with Mitch Cullin</a> following the legal settlement with the Conan Doyle Estate (for more, see below). Cullin was quite candid in his assessment of the situation, to say the least.<br />
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But the single article that got us the most coverage — including international newspapers and the front page of Reddit — was <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/02/conan-doyle-didnt-write-lost-sherlock.html" target="_blank">Mattias Bostrom's article about the lost Sherlock Holmes story found in Scotland</a>. It afforded us an opportunity to follow up with celebrated author <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/02/interview-author-lyndsay-faye-on-art-of.html" target="_blank">Lyndsay Faye, BSI ("Kitty Winter") on what makes a successful pastiche</a> and for <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/02/a-stylistic-analysis-of-lost-sherlock.html" target="_blank">Vincent Wright to provide a styistic analysis</a>, before <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/03/the-final-word-on-lost-sherlock-holmes.html#.VoTprxUrLb0" target="_blank">Mattias had a final word</a>.<br />
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Events</h3>
<i>"events which had engaged our attention" [CREE]</i><br />
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As you know, there are many Sherlockian events happening around the world. These include regular society meetings, of course, but also screenings, exhibitions and more. We fanned out this year to cover some of them and asked our correspondents to serve as Holmes asked of the Irregulars: to "go everywhere, see everything, overhear everyone." [SIGN]<br />
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We began the year with <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/01/your-bsiweekend-coverage.html#.VoTdrxUrLb0" target="_blank">coverage of the 2015 BSI Weekend</a>, including a multimedia summary of photos, tweets and other updates from a wide variety of attendees. The spring gave way to the premiere of the long-lost 1916 silent film <i>Sherlock Holmes</i> starring William Gillette and <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/06/sherlock-holmes-in-san-francisco.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Greer was on the ground in San Francisco</a> to cover the event. Shortly thereafter, Crystal Noll was our intrepid reporter at <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/06/mr-holmes-first-review.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a press conference and screening of <i>Mr. Holmes</i></a> in London.<br />
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Margaret McMahon scintillated in her summary of <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/07/heres-how-scintillation-of-scions-viii.html" target="_blank">Scintillation of Scions VIII</a>, and reports from the <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose77" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Speckled Band of Boston</a>, the <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/06/celebrating-40-years-of-dr-watsons.html" target="_blank">40th anniversary of Dr. Watson's Neglected Patients</a> (Denver) and the <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/10/a-visit-to-amateur-mendicant-society.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amateur Mendicant Society of Detroit</a> followed suit.<br />
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Legal Issues</h3>
<i>"a lawsuit had been going on between you" [REIG]</i><br />
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By now, we assume you're familiar with the <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/%23FreeSherlock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#FreeSherlock</a> issue (if not, we recommend listening to our <a href="http://ihose.co/freesherlock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">special Free Sherlock episode</a> or clicking the hashtag to bring up all of our previous articles on the subject to bring you up to speed, ).<br />
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But there were a couple of items that stood out that we weighed in on this year. Those included the <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/05/conan-doyle-estate-sues-mr-holmes.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lawsuit brought by the Conan Doyle Estate, Ltd.</a> against the studio behind Mr. Holmes, the director, and author Mitch Cullin. We took the time to discuss it on <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose78" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 78: Legal and Leisure Ramblings</a>.<br />
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But we'd be remiss if we failed to mention the biggest surprise in the legal doings this year: the discovery that <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/08/conan-doyle-sues-own-estate-from-beyond.html#.VoTiohUrLb0" target="_blank">Conan Doyle was suing his own estate from beyond the grave</a>.<br />
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Celebrities</h3>
<i>"Well, well, such is fame!" [EMPT]</i><br />
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We celebrated, mourned and had the opportunity to speak with a number of celebrities of varying sorts this year. The BSI's own <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/02/celebrating-50-years-of-douglas-wilmer.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Douglas Wilmer marked 50 years</a> since his first turn as Sherlock Holmes on the BBC. And Graham Moore, author of <i>The Sherlockian</i> and our guest on <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose30" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 30</a>, won an Oscar for <i>The Imitation Game</i> and <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/02/sherlockians-are-weird.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">his speech became national news</a>.<br />
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We noted the sad passing of Sherlockian icons <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/06/remembering-sir-christopher-lee.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sir Christopher Lee</a>, <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/06/remembering-patrick-macnee.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrick Macnee</a>, <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/07/remembering-roger-rees.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roger Rees</a>, <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/02/remembering-alan-howard.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alan Howard</a> and <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/02/remembering-leonard-nimoy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leonard Nimoy</a>.<br />
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And finally, on our audio program we were fortunate to be able to speak with <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose81" target="_blank">Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</a> about his book <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="1783291532" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="1cc06e919e4b587f9d388c7fd18bc087" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Mycroft Holmes" href="http://www.amazon.com/Mycroft-Holmes-Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar/dp/1783291532/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=1cc06e919e4b587f9d388c7fd18bc087&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_7628040" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mycroft Holmes</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_7628040" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=1cc06e919e4b587f9d388c7fd18bc087&_cb=1451550125352" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /></i>; with <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose85" target="_blank">Nicholas Meyer</a> about <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="0393311198" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="81b8d81a4766dcd06fc6080d3e692762" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="The Seven Per-Cent Solution" href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Seven-Per-Cent-Solution-Reminiscences-Paperback/dp/0393311198/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=81b8d81a4766dcd06fc6080d3e692762&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_3659419" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Seven Per-Cent Solution</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_3659419" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=81b8d81a4766dcd06fc6080d3e692762&_cb=1451550139835" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /></i>; and with <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose86" target="_blank">Steven Moffat and Sue Vertue</a> about <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="B013JBJ7EG" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="0060c10856c13d67c15934e5a9ec89ef" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Sherlock: The Abominable Bride" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Abominable-Bride-Benedict-Cumberbatch/dp/B013JBJ7EG/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=0060c10856c13d67c15934e5a9ec89ef&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_409779" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherlock: The Abominable Bride</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_409779" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=0060c10856c13d67c15934e5a9ec89ef&_cb=1451550161384" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /></i>. We hope to add to this roster in 2016.<br />
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Entertainment</h3>
<i>"giving a little entertainment" [CROO]</i><br />
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The world of entertainment — particularly film and television — is rife with Sherlock Holmes news. We mentioned the Gillette film above, as well as <i>Mr. Holmes</i>, <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/07/mr-holmes-emotional-and-somber-sherlock.html" target="_blank">of which we provided another review</a>. We also took the time to mark <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/09/remembering-jeremy-brett-20-years-later.html" target="_blank">the 20th anniversary of the passing of Jeremy Brett</a>, who was an influential impersonator of Sherlock Holmes for a whole generation.<br />
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Finally, we saw the excitement mount as the new Sherlock special [ABOM] was <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/04/sherlock-christmas-special-will-be-set.html" target="_blank">announced</a>, <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/10/breaking-sherlock-special-air-date.html" target="_blank">teased</a> and <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/11/the-sherlock-special-more-photos.html" target="_blank">anticipated</a>, ultimately leading to our announcement that <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/12/the-countdown-to-sherlockpbs-special-is.html" target="_blank">MASTERPIECE PBS had selected us to host the live Twitter chat</a> during the January 1 premiere in the US.<br />
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Books</h3>
<i>"a line of books" [NOBL]</i><br />
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As with the entertainment category, there was no lack of books this year. We had numerous reviews from our correspondents, as noted above — who provided no fewer than 17 book reviews, by our estimation. On our podcast, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ihearofsherlock/sets/sherlock-holmes-books" target="_blank">seven of our 15 episodes were interviews with authors</a>:<br />
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<li><a href="http://ihose.co/ihose75" target="_blank">Sonia Fetherston</a> — <i>Prince of the Realm</i></li>
<li><a href="http://ihose.co/ihose76" target="_blank">Bob Katz and Andy Solberg</a> —  <i>Out of the Abyss</i></li>
<li><a href="http://ihose.co/ihose80" target="_blank">Zach Dundas</a> — <i>The Great Detective</i></li>
<li><a href="http://ihose.co/ihose81" target="_blank">Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</a> — <i>Mycroft Holmes</i></li>
<li><a href="http://ihose.co/ihose83" target="_blank">Bonnie MacBird</a> — <i>Art in the Blood</i></li>
<li><a href="http://ihose.co/ihose85" target="_blank">Nicholas Meyer</a> — <i>The Seven Percent Solution</i></li>
<li><a href="http://ihose.co/ihose87" target="_blank">Otto Penzler</a> — <i>The Big Book of Sherlock Holmes Stories</i></li>
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Episode 87: Otto Penzler

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If you've been with us for a while, you'll have heard about Otto Penzler, BSI ("The King of Bohemia") before. He was our guest on <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose17" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 17</a> when we talked about book collecting.<br />
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Otto is back with us to talk about the genesis of <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="1101870893" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="ec20bee8f357b46f658ce2a3dedef769" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="The Big Book of Sherlock Holmes Stories" href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Book-Sherlock-Holmes-Stories/dp/1101870893/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=ec20bee8f357b46f658ce2a3dedef769&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_7293653" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Big Book of Sherlock Holmes Stories</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_7293653" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=ec20bee8f357b46f658ce2a3dedef769&_cb=1451453164746" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /></i>, the largest anthology of stories about Sherlock Holmes to date, as well as the rest of his enterprises. We learn about what goes into selecting (and discarding) stories that make up the nine Big Book anthologies under the Vintage Crime/Black Lizard label from Random House.<br />
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As if Otto's considerable and copious editing doesn't keep him busy enough, the additional Otto Penzler Enterprises include the Mysterious Press and the Mysterious Bookshop. From a dozen books a year via the Press, an epublishing platform, and proprietary publishing just for the bookstore. What impressed is that that Otto's business acumen, timing and good fortune tend to converge across his enterprises, making him quite successful at what he does — despite any misgivings about his memory.<br />
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Otto manages to survive our "Mental Exaltations" quiz program, which he plays on behalf of a lucky listener, who will go home with a copy of <i>The Big Book of Sherlock Holmes</i>.<br />
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1:46 Welcome and Happy New Year<br />
5:12 The Return of Otto<br />
5:42 Otto has a flashback<br />
8:00 The beginning of the Big Book Series<br />
10:58 Approaching the task of compiling a Big Book<br />
22:55 Why wait so long before doing a Sherlock Holmes Big Book?<br />
27:45 The Mysterious Press<br />
29:08 MysteriousPress.com e-publishing platform<br />
31:40 A brief interlude, with thanks to John Rabe<br />
40:15 Proprietary publishing - books only available in The Mysterious Bookshop<br />
48:00 Everybody comes to Otto's — The Mysterious Bookshop<br />
52:04 Doing business in the shadow of the World Trade Center in NYC<br />
58:21 What Otto is collecting these days<br />
1:06:12 Sign up for Otto's email newsletter<br />
1:09:30 Mental Exaltation<br />
1:15:21 Old haunts in the city that influenced book buying habits<br />
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<li><a href="http://ihose.co/ihose17" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Otto Penzler on Episode 17</a> of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere</li>
<li>Elmore Leonard's <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="0753826658" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="0e20bb6f88a36da2dd7fa15ce43683be" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Comfort to the Enemy" href="http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Enemy-Elmore-Leonard/dp/0753826658/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=0e20bb6f88a36da2dd7fa15ce43683be&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_6823896" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comfort to the Enemy</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_6823896" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=0e20bb6f88a36da2dd7fa15ce43683be&_cb=1451452950137" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /></i> and <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="0062267280" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="28337f51d2a39a38d0664873e05a02e1" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Up in Honey's Room" href="http://www.amazon.com/Up-Honeys-Room-Elmore-Leonard/dp/0062267280/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=28337f51d2a39a38d0664873e05a02e1&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_7160049" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Up in Honey's Room</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_7160049" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=28337f51d2a39a38d0664873e05a02e1&_cb=1451452982128" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /></i></li>
<li>The Mysterious Press, an imprint of <a href="http://groveatlantic.com/" target="_blank">Grove Atlantic</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mysteriouspress.com/">MysteriousPress.com</a> - and <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2011/10/more-mysterious-devi_30.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our news of its grand opening</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mysteriousbookshop.com/" target="_blank">The Mysterious Bookshop</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mysteriousbookshop.com/pages/newsletter" target="_blank">Otto's newsletter</a> - sign up!</li>
<li><i><a href="http://amzn.to/1SlJUN0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Big Book of Sherlock Holmes Stories</a></i> (Amazon)</li>
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Episode 87: Otto Penzler

"with the big book under my arm" [STOC] If you've been with us for a while, you'll have heard about Otto Pe...

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The Countdown to the #SherlockPBS Special Is On

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Once again, the excitement is mounting as fans await the latest installment of the <i><a amzn-ps-bm-asin="B018WIEBWO" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="b03a74f6669b78d1dff8b41f9d0080fe" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Sherlock" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Abominable-Bride-Bonus-Features/dp/B018WIEBWO/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=thebakerstree-20&linkId=b03a74f6669b78d1dff8b41f9d0080fe&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_8502889" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherlock</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_8502889" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=thebakerstree-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=b03a74f6669b78d1dff8b41f9d0080fe&_cb=1451401900476" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /></i> franchise. This is the first new programming to air since the conclusion of Series three in January 2014, so the two-year wait has frustrated a number of fans of the show.<br />
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You may recall that I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere was tapped by MASTERPIECE Mystery for each of the previous three series to host a live Twitter chat during the premieres. We had a wonderful time and are honored to have been asked to fill that official capacity once again, along with Yahoo TV's Dave Nemetz (<a href="http://twitter.com/Dave_Nemetz" target="_blank">@Dave_Nemetz</a>) on the East coast and Les Klinger, BSI ("The Abbey Grange") (<a href="http://twitter.com/lklinger" target="_blank">@lklinger</a>) on the West coast.<br />
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You can join us at 9-10:30 pm ET/PT on Friday, January 1, 2016 as we live-tweet along with the episode. Just follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ihearofsherlock" target="_blank">@IHearofSherlock</a> on Twitter to see what we're saying. You'll also want to follow <a href="http://twitter.com/masterpiecepbs" target="_blank">@MasterpiecePBS</a> as well.<br />
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In case you're not familiar (or need a refresher), a Twitter chat is simply a live commentary that runs along with the television program; it is meant to act as a complement to the show. Think of it as a living, breathing, trivia section from IMDb.com, with interaction and observations. Our particular area of interest is finding references, quotes, characters and and such from the original Sherlock Holmes stories as they appear in this modern production, and pointing them out with the <b>#Canon</b> hashtag. We'll also be using <b>#SherlockPBS</b> and referring to the special as <b>ABOM</b>, in concordance with the <a href="http://ihose.co/ABREV" target="_blank">Jay Finley Christ abbreviations for the original stories</a>.<br />
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But it doesn't end there! You can add your own commentary as well — just be sure to use the #SherlockPBS hashtag so it can be seen. Like Sherlock Holmes relied on the Baker Street Irregulars, we'll be relying on you as additional eyes and ears during the show. Let everyone know you're participating:<br />
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Of course, if you miss the premiere on January 1, you can always see the rebroadcast on January 10. And if for some reason you don't have access to a PBS station on your television, you can watch online at <a href="http://pbs.org/masterpiece">pbs.org/masterpiece</a>. And regardless of how you watch on the small screen, this might be a great opportunity <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2015/10/extended-sherlock-special-trailer-and.html" target="_blank">to see ABOM on the big screen</a> as well.<br />
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The Countdown to the #SherlockPBS Special Is On

"we have three days yet" [SCAN] Once again, the excitement is mounting as fans await the latest installment of the Sherlock ...

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by Scott Monty

Happy Blue Carbuncle Day

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"the second morning after Christmas" [BLUE]</h4>
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Today traditionally marks the date on which "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" took place. The seventh in the series of stories that make up <i>The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes</i>, BLUE is the sole Christmas story in the Sherlock Holmes canon.<br />
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Watson sets the stage for us by opening the tale with this paragraph:<br />
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"I had called upon my friend Sherlock Holmes upon the second morning after Christmas, with the intention of wishing him the compliments of the season. He was lounging upon the sofa in a purple dressing-gown, a pipe-rack within his reach upon the right, and a pile of crumpled morning papers, evidently newly studied, near at hand. Beside the couch was a wooden chair, and on the angle of the back hung a very seedy and disreputable hard felt hat, much the worse for wear, and cracked in several places. A lens and a forceps lying upon the seat of the chair suggested that the hat had been suspended in this manner for the purpose of examination."</blockquote>
It has become a tradition at I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere to acknowledge December 27th with a repeat feature. Just as the <i>Wall Street Journal</i> annually reproduces a 1949 editorial written by Vermont Royster called "<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj-3My0j_zJAhUIPCYKHePhBrMQFgghMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsj.com%2Farticles%2FSB10001424052970204464404577112431986005786&usg=AFQjCNFBOMTBdMiqlxf9tGYz0Jb-tieRKw&sig2=qjutMkGmsi34eHf1n39PhQ" target="_blank"><i>In Hoc Anno Domini</i></a>," we saw no reason to avoid replication here.<br />
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In the case of this post (previously titled "The Second Morning After Christmas" [BLUE]) which has been used in <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2006/12/second-morning-after-christmas-blue_27.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2006</a>, <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2008/12/second-morning-after-christmas-blue_27.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2008</a>, <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2009/12/second-morning-after-christmas-blue_27.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2009</a> <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2010/12/second-morning-after-christmas-blue_25.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2010</a>, <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2011/12/second-morning-after-christmas-blue_27.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2011</a>, <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2012/12/second-morning-after-christmas-blue_27.html#.Ur0PksRDuSo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2012</a> and <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2013/12/our-annual-sherlockian-christmas.html#.Vn_hSRUrLb1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2013</a>, we find that we have a piece that continues to please, so we'll continue the tradition.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6321981775136876837" name="more"></a>If this is new to you, please feel free to share and use this at your own Sherlockian society holiday meetings. The only thing we ask is that you attribute the poem to its rightful author. If you'd like to listen to it, we also produced a special episode of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere in December 2007 in which we read the verse:<br />
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So, we bring you "Two Days After Christmas," a tribute to "The Blue Carbuncle" in the style of Clement Moore's <a href="http://iment.com/maida//familytree/henry/xmas/poemvariants/troysentinel1823.htm" style="color: #003366;">A Visit from St. Nick</a>.<br />
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In addition, here are two more holiday-themed episodes of our show that you may find enjoyable: a discussion of "The Blue Carbuncle" and an interview with Peter Blau concerning his Sherlockian Christmas tree:<br />
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Enjoy. And this holiday season, may all of your carbuncles be blue.<br />
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