Here are a few pics...
Saturday, December 3, 2011
TV: THE NEW RUSSIAN SHERLOCK HOLMES
While the English-speaking world is all aflutter over the forthcoming SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS and the second series of the BBC's brilliant SHERLOCK (likely airing in January on BBC 1), let's not forget that the Russian company Central Partnership is busily producing a new 16 episode (8 two-parters) Sherlock Holmes series of their own. The series is due for release in 2012-2013. It stars Igor Petrenko (Sherlock Holmes), Andrew Panin (Watson), Mikhail Boyarsky (Lestrade), Leonid Yarmolnik, Alexander Golubev, and Elisaveta Boyarskaya.
Here are a few pics...
Here are a few pics...
Saturday, November 19, 2011
REVIEWS: GASLIGHT ARCANUM UNCANNY TALES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
Here's what readers and reviewers are saying about GASLIGHT ARCANUM UNCANNY TALES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
From TANGENTonline.com
“...A strong collection, well worth the price.”
From FLAMESRISING.com
“I have been a Sherlock Holmes fan for as long as I have been able to read. ... So it’s no surprise that Flames Rising asked me if I wanted to review a (nearly) all-new anthology of “uncanny tales” featuring Sherlock Holmes. It’s even less of a surprise that I accepted. ...In such anthologies, I personally look for two elements: fidelity to the core of the characters and elements of the Holmes canon, and novelty to present a new take or slant on familiar faces. How does this new anthology hold up? ...Most of the stories are good for a variety of reasons, and the last two stories are absolutely worth the price of admission. If you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes and novel approaches to well-loved characters, this anthology is well worth a look.” (4 out of 5 stars)
At AMAZON.com
(Here are quotes from 4 of the 6 reviews posted thus far. All 6 reviews are 4 or 5 star.)
“Campbell and Prepolec's 3rd eerie anthology:
This collection is the fifth by this pair of editors and it is, perhaps, their best yet. ...A few of the tales in this book can be explained by modern science and rational circumstances, but even that is not always comforting. All are interesting, some are exceptional and a few are unpleasant. ...certainly worth the price. ...The variety of tales is wide, with something (or things) for everyone's tastes.” (4 out of 5 stars)
“Chilling Compilation:
...Gaslight Arcanum was a very enjoyable, readable, and at times thrilling set of stories ranging from the uncanny, to supernatural to pulpy sci-fi.” “...FANTASTICALLY chilling ... more than worthwhile.” (4 out of 5 stars)
“Sherlock Holmes in the Twilight Zone:
...Puts the great detective in several bizarre situations that test the limits of his logic and skills. Several memorable and imaginative stories here with lots of plot twists and surprises! ...A good, fun read that's generally faithful to the spirit of Conan Doyles's original tales. Highly recommended!” (5 out of stars)
“Enjoyed Despite Myself:
I am not a huge fan of myth science fiction -- and some of these stories are truly grotesque and horrible. But I liked it. ...Disturbing stories -- yucky but really, truly, interesting. Holmes and Watson remaining true to character helped make the stories.
Worth the purchase and then some.” (4 out of 5 stars)
Order the trade paperback from Amazon USA now!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
CALGARY BOOK SIGNING - GASLIGHT ARCANUM: UNCANNY TALES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES - October 15, 2011
October 15, 2011- Chapters - Spectrum (Sunridge)
On Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 12 - 3 PM co-editors Jeff Campbell and Charles Prepolec will be at Chapters - Spectrum signing copies of our new book GASLIGHT ARCANUM: UNCANNY TALES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES. Contributor Kevin Cockle may also be in attendance. If you're in Calgary and need a copy, or just want to say hello, come on by the store.
*Be one of the first 5 people to purchase a copy of GASLIGHT ARCANUM at the signing and receive a free limited print of our stunning frontispiece art signed by artist Mike Mignola (Hellboy). Free bookmark with every purchase.
What: Gaslight Arcanum signing with editors Jeff R. Campbell and Charles Prepolec
When: Saturday, October 15, 2011 from Noon - 3PM
Where: Chapters - Spectrum (Sunridge)
Spectrum Shopping Centre, #500 - 2555 32nd St NE
Calgary, Alberta
T1Y 7J6
Canada
(403) 250-9171
GASLIGHT ARCANUM: UNCANNY TALES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
Edited by J.R. Campbell and Charles Prepolec
EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy - October 2011
ISBN-10: 1894063600
ISBN-13: 978-1894063609
Cover art by Dave Elsey
Frontispiece by Mike Mignola
Additional interior illustrations by Luke Eidenschink
Contents:
Introduction by Charles Prepolec
The Comfort of the Seine by Stephen Volk
The Adventure of Lucifer’s Footprints by Christopher Fowler
The Deadly Sin of Sherlock Holmes by Tom English
The Colour that Came to Chiswick by William Meikle
A Country Death by Simon K. Unsworth
From the Tree of Time by Fred Saberhagen
Sherlock Holmes and the Diving Bell by Simon Clark
The Executioner by Lawrence C. Connolly
Sherlock Holmes and the Great Game by Kevin Cockle
The Greatest Mystery by Paul Kane
The House of Blood by Tony Richards
The Adventure of the Six Maledictions by Kim Newman
Monday, September 26, 2011
BOOKS: SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE BREATH OF GOD
Description: When several leading society figures begin acting out of character, Holmes is enlisted on an investigation that will see him team up with famed ghost hunter Thomas Carnacki, and the famous occultist Aleister Crowley.
As London fills up with mindless zombies, possessed by the spirits in the air, Holmes must descend beneath the city via the new underground train network to combat the source.
Read an excerpt at Fangoria.
Order from Amazon USA
Sunday, July 10, 2011
MOVIE: SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS POSTER ART
Advance poster art revealed for the upcoming Robert Downey Jr SHERLOCK HOLMES sequel SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS. Striking artwork, but the perspective on the background characters in each seems a bit off.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
FICTION: LOVECRAFT EZINE FEATURES TWO SHERLOCK HOLMES STORIES
The Lovecraft eZine is a free online magazine (eZine) that regularly features fiction and other materials of interest to fans of the writings of H. P. Lovecraft. The June issue (#5) of The Lovecraft eZine will be of interest to Sherlockians as it contains two new short stories plunging Sherlock Holmes into the Lovecraft's dark world. "The Case of the Galloway Eidolon by Bruce Durham and "The Call of the Dance" by GASLIGHT GROTESQUE: NIGHTMARE TALES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES and GASLIGHT ARCANUM: UNCANNY TALES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES contributor William Meikle. Click here to read the June issue of The Lovecraft eZine now.
Friday, June 10, 2011
GASLIGHT ARCANUM: UNCANNY TALES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SEPTEMBER 2011
Edited by J.R. Campbell and Charles Prepolec
Published by EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy
Publication date: Fall 2011
Frontispiece by Mike Mignola
Contents:
Introduction by Charles Prepolec
The Comfort of the Seine by Stephen Volk
The Adventure of Lucifer’s Footprints by Christopher Fowler
The Deadly Sin of Sherlock Holmes by Tom English
The Colour that Came to Chiswick by William Meikle
A Country Death by Simon K. Unsworth
From the Tree of Time by Fred Saberhagen
Sherlock Holmes and the Diving Bell by Simon Clark
The Executioner by Lawrence C. Connolly
Sherlock Holmes and the Great Game by Kevin Cockle
The Greatest Mystery by Paul Kane
The House of Blood by Tony Richards
The Adventure of the Six Maledictions by Kim Newman
Publication details will be available from our publisher EDGE SF&F at their website http://www.edgewebsite.com/ in due course.
This is the third book in the series, following on from GASLIGHT GRIMOIRE: FANTASTIC TALES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (2008) and GASLIGHT GROTESQUE: NIGHTMARE TALES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (2009). For info on the previous volumes please visit the EDGE SF&F website at http://www.edgewebsite.com/ or your favorite retail or online bookseller.
To order a copy of GASLIGHT GRIMOIRE: FANTASTIC TALES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES - http://astore.amazon.com/bakerstreetdo-20/detail/1894063171
To order a copy of GASLIGHT GROTESQUE: NIGHTMARE TALES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES - http://astore.amazon.com/bakerstreetdo-20/detail/1894063317
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
RIP: EDWARD HARDWICKE 7 August 1932 – 17 May 2011
So wrote Doctor Watson about the death of his friend Sherlock Holmes in The Adventure of the Final Problem. Sadly, I find myself in the same position as it was reported today - May 17, 2011 - that Edward Hardwicke, stalwart Watson of the Granada Sherlock Holmes series, has died at the age of 78.
I had the pleasure of meeting him in 2003 and can say with no hesitation that he was a fine Watson, an excellent actor and a very warm, friendly and charming person. He will be greatly missed and mourned by the Sherlockian community.
Obituary in The Telegraph here.
Part 1 of a "Daytime Live" interview with Edward Hardwicke:
Part 2 of a "Daytime Live" interview with Edward Hardwicke:
Part 1 of a "Daytime Live" interview with Edward Hardwicke:
Part 2 of a "Daytime Live" interview with Edward Hardwicke:
Saturday, April 2, 2011
BOOK: KIM NEWMAN'S PROFESSOR MORIARTY: THE HOUND OF THE D'UBERVILLES
This volume features all of Kim's Moriarty and Moran novellas and stories that have appeared to date, as well as at least three entirely new pieces, but presents them in a serial novel form as a continuing narrative with a connecting thread. Presented as a series of memoirs starting with his initial meeting with the Napoleon of Crime, Professor James Moriarty, Colonel Sebastian 'Basher' Moran relates seven interlinked tales of their adventures, often mirroring certain Sherlock Holmes stories, culminating with the fateful event at Reichenbach Falls. Moran fills his stories with a sly, bawdy and caddish humor, often reminiscent in tone to George MacDonald Fraser's FLASHMAN, that makes this an incredibly charming and engaging read from start to finish. Adding to the fun, like Kim Newman's ANNO DRACULA and DIOGENES CLUB stories, you'll find loads of references to other literary and film characters.
Highly recommended to Sherlock Holmes and Flashman fans alike!
Publisher's description:
Imagine the twisted evil twins of Holmes and Watson and you have the dangerous duo of Prof. James Moriarty - wily, snake- like, fiercely intelligent, unpredictable - and Colonel Sebastian 'Basher' Moran - violent,politically incorrect, debauched. Together they run London crime, owning police and criminals alike. Unravelling mysteries -- all for their own gain.
A spin-off from Titan's highly successful Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series, The Hound of the D'Urbervilles sees acclaimed novelist Kim Newman (Anno Dracula) take on the fiendish Professor Moriarty.
Pre-order here from Amazon USA
Pre-order here from Amazon UK
Visit Kim Newman's official website is at johnnyalucard.com
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