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Silent Sherlock Part 3

30/11/2013

Today we have the 3rd part to Howard Ostroms latest essay series "Silent Sherlock".

The series examines the history of the silent Sherlock Holmes film's and the actors involved in the productions all across the globe.

In this part we focus on the year 1910, which as you are going to find out, was a rather prominent year for the Silent Sherlock Era.

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Silent Sherlock Part 2

28/11/2013

Today we have the second part to Howard Ostroms latest (and what will be largest) essay series "Silent Sherlock".

The series examines the history of the silent Sherlock Holmes film's and the actors involved in the productions all across the globe.

Part 2 includes such gems as the wonderfully titled "A Squeedunk Sherlock Holmes" and "The Triumph Of Sherlock Holmes.

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Quiet Please!

27/11/2013

"You have a grand gift of silence, Watson," said he. "It makes you quite
invaluable as a companion”.

Wise words from Mr.Holmes to his good doctor friend, but words that many incarnations of Sherlock Holmes would have been unable to utter.

Why? Because of the fact a rather large number of Sherlock Holmes actors were from the silent film era, relying on words on screen and frantic piano hall incidental music to help illustrate and explain the story line.

But who were these Si-locks? What of the titles they appeared in? How did they come about?

Thankfully Howard Ostrom, with his impeccable extensive Sherlock Holmes media related knowledge, wont be remaining silent on the topic in the first part of his latest essay series "Silent Sherlock".

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The Original Baker Street Babes Part 4

21/11/2013

Today we have the penultimate installment of Howard Ostroms essay series "The Original Baker Street Babes" .

The series examines actress's through out history that have played the role of Holmes/Watson or contributed in a significant manner to a production by another means.

Part 4 takes us from the 1980's all the way to 2012 with the likes of Meredith Henderson (left) , Margaret Colin and more.

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The Original Baker Street Babes Part 3

20/11/2013

Today brings the 3rd installment of Howard Ostroms Essay Series "The Original Baker Street Babes" .

The series focuses on the history of female interpretations of the great detective and doctor duo .

It also takes a look at the female film pioneers who significantly contributed to the Holmes media world in an off screen capacity over the years too.

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The Original Baker Street Babes Part 2

19/11/2013

Today we continue with Howard Ostroms excellent essay series "The Original Baker Street Babes" which examines Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson actress's through the ages in a variety of medians.

Part 2 includes the likes of Pearl White, Bessie Eyton, Zoe Rae and many more .

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The Original Baker Street Babes (Part 1)

18/11/2013

Following on from the success of Howard Ostrom and Ray Wilcockson's excellent essay series "Voices In Darkness"Howard has decided to once again pool his ever expansive Holmes media knowledge to write a new essay series.

This time on a study of the Holmes and Watson actress's of the past and present.

If you were under the impression that Lucy Liu was something of a first....prepare to be proved significantly wrong.

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Sha Na Na Sherlock

16/11/2013

Now here is something that will put a spring in your step and a smile on your face this winter. New today in the Howard Ostrom Holmes and Watson Autograph Collection's television section it is Donny York - lead singer of Sha Na Na.

It was during an episode of "The Sha Na Na variety series" (1977-1981) that Donny became Sherlock Holmes for the purpose of a sketch. The title of the singing Sherlocks choice of tune? "Searchin" of course.

For more Holmes and Watsons of the small screen be sure to check out the rest of the Howard Ostrom Collection TV Section.

Sherlockomic Holmes

6/11/2013

Today we have an interesting item in the misc section of the Howard Ostrom Collection.

Issue One of "Watson and Holmes" - a comic book signed by the writer Karl Bollers and the artist Rick Leonardi.

Watson and Holmes started its life as a kick-starter project that our Howard Ostrom personally donated too (and was given a special thanks mention as you can see below).

It follows the adventures of an African-American rendition of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson.

The comic book series was also touched upon in Howard's excellent essay series "Voices In Darkness" which took a look at the past, present and future of African-American Holmes and Watsons across various medians.

For more Holmes and Watsons of slightly unusual genres be sure to check out the rest of the Howard Ostrom Collections Misc Section here.

The Grand Game Sherlock Holmes Trading Card Series

4/11/2013

Today I am very excited to announce NPLH's association with "The Grand Game - Sherlock Holmes Trading Card Series".

This unique new concept is the brain child of Brian Rodgers and Lucas Kanaday.

The Grand Game is a collectible trading card series that profiles the “real” men and women
who have kept the name and fictional character of Sherlock Holmes at the forefront
of folklore for over 100 years through many reincarnations and interpretations
of both the Characters as well as the 56 short stories and 4 novels originally
written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

The Grand Game Trading Card Series comes in a hobby box and is the first of it’s kind. First Edition hobby boxes may be purchased directly through The Grand Game Co or from your local hobby, game or card store. The series is intended to fill a gap for Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts, autograph/rare memorabilia collectors and sellers, set builders, art fans/collectors as well as the casual trading card fan looking to get something a bit different.

The Entire Grand Game Series Consists of all of the Following:
Base cards – 60 Base cards depicting the “real” men and women of Sherlock Holmes Lore. In addition, each base card has 3 different variations for a total of 180 base card variations. (Including several from persona's in the NPLH Franchise).

Inserts – 185 Insert and chase cards containing original interpretations of Characters and the 56 short stories and 4 novels written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Exclusive Redemption Cards – If you are lucky enough to get one. each redemption card is good for a real piece of Sherlock Holmes Collectible History. Some items available for redemptions include: original props used in Sherlock Holmes Movies, original art, artist sketch cards, 1st edition and collectible Sherlock Holmes Books, autographs from famous Sherlock Holmes authors, scholars and fans such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Jeremy Brett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Robert Downey Jr, Basil Rathbone, Presidents Harry S. Truman and Franklin Delano Roosevelt and more!

To learn more or order your set why not check out the facebook page or website here.