|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
![]() |
#1 |
eBook Enthusiast
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 85,544
Karma: 93383043
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6
|
![]()
In this thread I'll upload, as I create them, fully illustrated versions of the Sherlock Holmes stories. Due to the size of illustrated books, I'll split it into the original books, rather than creating an "omnibus" edition, as I've done with the non-illustrated stories.
For the short stories, the illustrations are the original Sidney Paget illustrations, as published in the Strand Magazine for the original publication of the stories. These wonderful illustrations are "iconic" and form everyone's idea of what Sherlock Holmes "should" look like, as well as providing a superb illustration of Victorian life and dress, which is now lost to us. This project will take me a while to complete, so please be patient! The books are:
This work is assumed to be in the Life+70 public domain OR the copyright holder has given specific permission for distribution. Copyright laws differ throughout the world, and it may still be under copyright in some countries. Before downloading, please check your country's copyright laws. If the book is under copyright in your country, do not download or redistribute this work.
To report a copyright violation you can contact us here. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
frumious Bandersnatch
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 7,528
Karma: 19000001
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Spaniard in Sweden
Device: Cybook Orizon, Kobo Aura
|
Excellent!
Where did you get the illustrations from? I guess they could probably be improved with some photoshop-like program, I could give it a try if you tell me where to get the "originals" from. |
![]() |
![]() |
Advert | |
|
![]() |
#3 |
eBook Enthusiast
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 85,544
Karma: 93383043
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6
|
I scanned them myself from various sources. Took forever to do. A few are available on the web, but I wanted the complete set, which doesn't seem to be.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
frumious Bandersnatch
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 7,528
Karma: 19000001
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Spaniard in Sweden
Device: Cybook Orizon, Kobo Aura
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
eBook Enthusiast
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 85,544
Karma: 93383043
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6
|
No; I scanned directly at 150dpi to (pretty much) match the resolution of the device. I'm reasonably happy with the way that most of them have come out. Remember that these are 1890s magazine illustrations, so the originals are not exactly "high quality"!
|
![]() |
![]() |
Advert | |
|
![]() |
#6 |
frumious Bandersnatch
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 7,528
Karma: 19000001
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Spaniard in Sweden
Device: Cybook Orizon, Kobo Aura
|
OK, nevermind then. I was thinking of removing the letters from the back page that are sometimes visible, or the shadow of the book binding...
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Addict
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 231
Karma: 5588994
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Paris, France
Device: Cybook Gen3, Archos 80 G9, Sony PRS-650, Sony T1, Asus MemoPad.
|
Thanks for all the work Harry.
The way to attenuate the black letters on the other side appearing through a thin page is to put a sheet of black paper behind the page you are scanning. Of course the whites go a little grey, but that can be fixed with graphics software by increasing the brightness and contrast. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Junior Member
![]() Posts: 8
Karma: 10
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Al-Qassim, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Device: HTC Touch Diamond
|
I'm new here and so far, the books that I have downloaded are by Harry. Thank you so much for your efforts. Love Sherlock Holmes and illustrated version is really a treat. Thanks again.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 | |
Opinion Artiste
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 301
Karma: 61464
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Albany, OR
Device: Nexus 5, Nexus 7, Kindle Touch, Kindle Fire
|
Quote:
Your images, while better contrast, are a bit blurry and show the 'interlace' pattern of the newspaper printing (which my don't seem to). I know that my copies could be improved a bit by playing with the contrast (I tried it on one, just to see). Anyway, I'm attaching those first six images to this message (first time I've attached anything on MR, so hopefully it will work okay...) for you to see. If you'd like me to scan more in for you, I'll be glad to. This work is assumed to be in the Life+70 public domain OR the copyright holder has given specific permission for distribution. Copyright laws differ throughout the world, and it may still be under copyright in some countries. Before downloading, please check your country's copyright laws. If the book is under copyright in your country, do not download or redistribute this work.
To report a copyright violation you can contact us here. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Mystery and Crime Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur: Sherlock Holmes Omnibus. v11. 17th Dec 2011 | HarryT | Kindle Books | 79 | 06-25-2015 06:31 PM |
Mystery and Crime Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur: Sherlock Holmes Omnibus. v11. 17th Dec 2011 | HarryT | BBeB/LRF Books | 77 | 02-21-2012 12:25 PM |
Mystery and Crime Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes v1 22 may 2009 | mtravellerh | ePub Books | 4 | 11-02-2010 10:37 PM |
Mystery and Crime Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur: Illustrated Sherlock Holmes. v1, 4 Jan 2009 | HarryT | BBeB/LRF Books | 3 | 07-31-2010 09:28 AM |
Mystery and Crime Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur: Complete Sherlock Holmes. v7, 2008-11-25 | JSWolf | IMP Books | 0 | 11-25-2008 10:22 AM |