Mystery and Crime Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur: Sherlock Holmes Omnibus. v11. 17th Dec 2011 - Page 2

HarryT · 02-05-2008, 12:39 PM

I personally prefer straight quotes. Just a personal preference.

dcalder · 02-05-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I personally prefer straight quotes. Just a personal preference.

It's so nice to hear someone else say that! I'm definitely on your side in this particular debate.

mores · 02-06-2008, 07:44 AM

Great, thanks!

Do I read them in the order that you posted?

HarryT · 02-07-2008, 04:38 AM

The omnibus version has the four novels first, followed by the five books of short stories. You could, if you wish, read them in date order (each book has its date alongside it). Either way, I'd suggest starting with "A Study in Scarlet"; this was the first book published and describes how Doctor Watson met Holmes; it's essential "background material" for what follows.

mores · 02-07-2008, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The omnibus version has the four novels first, followed by the five books of short stories. You could, if you wish, read them in date order (each book has its date alongside it). Either way, I'd suggest starting with "A Study in Scarlet"; this was the first book published and describes how Doctor Watson met Holmes; it's essential "background material" for what follows.

thanks!

JohnnyD · 02-10-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

That's because it's not currently a "proper" MobiPocket book and hence has no metadata. I'll shortly be posted an updated version with further proof-reading; at that point I'll convert it to a proper Mobi book.

Fine job Harry!

just a suggestion, to make it even better: please add the mobipocket toc "guide"; it is something I use often and it will be very usefull in such a big volume as the Collected Works of Sherlock Holmes.

Would it be a good idea to add some trivia about Arthur Conan Doyle to the omnibus? If you want, I'll lend a hand...

mateo · 02-11-2008, 09:21 PM

+1 for this being a fantastic book. Very professionally put together. I bought the Kindle version of Study in Scarlet but have already removed it from my device, since this one is much better formatted.

I agree that it needs the Author metadata though. Keep up the good work!

HarryT · 03-13-2008, 05:14 AM

Proofed and corrected "The Valley of Fear". This was in a reasonable state, with just a few minor typos. The main thing I've done is changed the text from the American edition to the original British edition. I've also now made this into a proper MobiPocket book, with metadata, working navigation links, etc.

Uploaded v7.

kwhitefoot · 05-22-2008, 05:26 PM

Just wanted to say thanks for all the effort you put in.

DeusExMe · 06-18-2008, 11:42 PM

I know that you have answered questions from this category SO many times. Please forgive me. However, since the Case Book of Sherlock Holmes contains materials published after 1923 does that mean that this omnibus is NOT in the US public domain? Once again please forgive me another public domain question.

HarryT · 06-19-2008, 03:38 AM

That is correct. This book is not in the public domain in the US. It is, however, in the public domain in (I think) every other country in the world. The US has uniquely restrictive copyright laws.

DeusExMe · 06-19-2008, 11:37 PM

Thank you for answering the question. Even if I could buy this book for the Kindle in such a way as to honor its copyright, who receives money for it? Doyle has been dead for almost 80 years....

violet221b · 06-24-2008, 09:47 AM

Although Arthur Conan Doyle has been dead for many years, his estate is alive and well with lawyers looking after ACD-related interests in the US as well as abroad. (This is probably true for other more or less contemporary authors whose work isn't in the public domain.)

crutledge · 10-30-2008, 07:50 PM

Harry,
Your Sherlock Holmes collection is fantastic. I've visualized a couple of ways of doing it, but have too little knowledge. Perhaps you would consider another tutorial like Book Designer and Creator.

Just a thought

.

Charlie

HarryT · 10-31-2008, 05:19 AM

Hi Charlie,

What is it you'd like to know how to do?

To create anthologies, I use Book Designer and simply "paste" one book after another into the BD document after copyright from the web browser.

The index of books, etc, is just a list of hyperlinks created using BD's "notes and links" feature.

05-22-2008, 05:26 PM	#24
kwhitefoot Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2008 Device: Nokia N73, Palm IIIC	Just saying thank you. Just wanted to say thanks for all the effort you put in.

06-24-2008, 09:47 AM	#28
violet221b Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Kindle	ACD copyright royalties Although Arthur Conan Doyle has been dead for many years, his estate is alive and well with lawyers looking after ACD-related interests in the US as well as abroad. (This is probably true for other more or less contemporary authors whose work isn't in the public domain.)

10-30-2008, 07:50 PM	#29
crutledge eBook FANatic Posts: 18,301 Karma: 16071131 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alabama, USA Device: HP ipac RX5915 Wife's Kindle	Creating Collections of Books and stories Harry, Your Sherlock Holmes collection is fantastic. I've visualized a couple of ways of doing it, but have too little knowledge. Perhaps you would consider another tutorial like Book Designer and Creator. Just a thought. Charlie

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02-05-2008, 12:39 PM	#16
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I personally prefer straight quotes. Just a personal preference.

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mores Guru Posts: 834 Karma: 102419 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vienna, Austria Device: iPhone	Great, thanks! Do I read them in the order that you posted?

02-07-2008, 04:38 AM	#19
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The omnibus version has the four novels first, followed by the five books of short stories. You could, if you wish, read them in date order (each book has its date alongside it). Either way, I'd suggest starting with "A Study in Scarlet"; this was the first book published and describes how Doctor Watson met Holmes; it's essential "background material" for what follows.

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mateo Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2005 Device: Palm Zire71	+1 for this being a fantastic book. Very professionally put together. I bought the Kindle version of Study in Scarlet but have already removed it from my device, since this one is much better formatted. I agree that it needs the Author metadata though. Keep up the good work!

03-13-2008, 05:14 AM	#23
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Proofed and corrected "The Valley of Fear". This was in a reasonable state, with just a few minor typos. The main thing I've done is changed the text from the American edition to the original British edition. I've also now made this into a proper MobiPocket book, with metadata, working navigation links, etc. Uploaded v7.

06-18-2008, 11:42 PM	#25
DeusExMe Kingdom Agent Posts: 22 Karma: 24 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Springfield, VT Device: Amazon Kindle	I know that you have answered questions from this category SO many times. Please forgive me. However, since the Case Book of Sherlock Holmes contains materials published after 1923 does that mean that this omnibus is NOT in the US public domain? Once again please forgive me another public domain question.

06-19-2008, 03:38 AM	#26
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	That is correct. This book is not in the public domain in the US. It is, however, in the public domain in (I think) every other country in the world. The US has uniquely restrictive copyright laws.

06-19-2008, 11:37 PM	#27
DeusExMe Kingdom Agent Posts: 22 Karma: 24 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Springfield, VT Device: Amazon Kindle	Thank you for answering the question. Even if I could buy this book for the Kindle in such a way as to honor its copyright, who receives money for it? Doyle has been dead for almost 80 years....

10-31-2008, 05:19 AM	#30
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Hi Charlie, What is it you'd like to know how to do? To create anthologies, I use Book Designer and simply "paste" one book after another into the BD document after copyright from the web browser. The index of books, etc, is just a list of hyperlinks created using BD's "notes and links" feature.

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