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the use of disguise in crime detection a monograph by Sherlock Holmes
"I have read with both pleasure and delight these apparently recently discovered monographs and comments by the late Mr Sherlock Holmes on the art of disguise as used by the detective in his profession."
From the introduction by Hugh Pentecost
From the introduction by Hugh Pentecost
45 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1984
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Val Andrews
60 books16 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Val Andrews was a music hall artist, ventriloquist and writer.
Andrews was born in Hove, Sussex, England a few hours after Valentine's Day, hence his name. Son of an architect, he was introduced to magic by his father. Andrews was a prolific writer on magic, having published over 1000 books and booklets from 1952. He also authored Sherlock Holmes pastiches and Houdini's novels. He lived for a number of years in Brighton, then in London (from 1943 onwards) where he joined the London Society of Magicians.
Val Andrews was a music hall artist, ventriloquist and writer.
Andrews was born in Hove, Sussex, England a few hours after Valentine's Day, hence his name. Son of an architect, he was introduced to magic by his father. Andrews was a prolific writer on magic, having published over 1000 books and booklets from 1952. He also authored Sherlock Holmes pastiches and Houdini's novels. He lived for a number of years in Brighton, then in London (from 1943 onwards) where he joined the London Society of Magicians.
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January 11, 2010
Despite being a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes, I was never one to believe that he actually lived and was a real person - that is until now!
These 'recently discovered' monographs are very much from the pen of Holmes and they cover the use of a variety of clothing, boots, hats and accessories such as walking sticks, pipes and glasses plus various disguises and most interestingly the use of dialect and accents when playing out different roles. All of them were used by Holmes in his cases as recorded by his faithful ally Dr Watson and in his old age, Holmes gives away many secrets.
He also discusses a number of cases in which he was involved and each of them is accompanied by a sketch of Holmes in disguise by his close friend Sydney Paget.
I must get along to 221B Baker Street to have a look at where he lived and where he wrote this most interesting monograph.
Very convincing Val Andrews!!!!
These 'recently discovered' monographs are very much from the pen of Holmes and they cover the use of a variety of clothing, boots, hats and accessories such as walking sticks, pipes and glasses plus various disguises and most interestingly the use of dialect and accents when playing out different roles. All of them were used by Holmes in his cases as recorded by his faithful ally Dr Watson and in his old age, Holmes gives away many secrets.
He also discusses a number of cases in which he was involved and each of them is accompanied by a sketch of Holmes in disguise by his close friend Sydney Paget.
I must get along to 221B Baker Street to have a look at where he lived and where he wrote this most interesting monograph.
Very convincing Val Andrews!!!!
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