Mark Gatiss es un aclamado autor británico cuya escritura se adentra en los emocionantes reinos de la ficción especulativa y los cuentos góticos. Con un agudo ingenio y una profunda comprensión de las convenciones del género, Gatiss crea narrativas que son a la vez intelectualmente estimulantes y genuinamente de suspense. Conecta magistralmente los mundos de la televisión, contribuyendo a series queridas, y la escritura de novelas, donde sus personajes a menudo lidian con oscuros misterios e intrigantes historias. Su distintiva voz y su estilo cautivador lo convierten en una presencia notable en la narración británica contemporánea.
The manga adaptation brings a fresh perspective to the beloved characters of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, as portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. In this two-part story, they tackle a blackmail case involving Irene Adler, a captivating dominatrix, who entangles Sherlock in a web of international intrigue. The narrative explores themes of charm and vulnerability, showcasing Sherlock's struggle against his own emotions. This boxed set includes both volumes and exclusive art cards, making it a must-have for fans of the series.
Skandál v Belgravii pokračuje – Irene Adlerová je naživu a pořádně Sherlockovi zatápí. Podaří se samozvanému detektivnímu poradci rozlousknout tajemství jejího mobilního telefonu dřív, než se stane katastrofa? Dočtete se v pokračování manga adaptace slavného britského televizního seriálu Sherlock.
A good love letter can speak across centuries, and reassure us that the agony and the ecstasy one might feel today have been shared by lovers long gone. In The Love That Dares, queer love speaks its name through a wonderful selection of surviving letters between lovers and friends, confidants and companions. Alongside the more famous names coexist beautifully written letters by lesser-known lovers. Together, they weave a narrative of queer love through the centuries, through the romantic, often funny, and always poignant words of those who lived it
'We must get to the bottom of this dark and queer business, no matter what the
cost!' Something ghastly is afoot in Victorian Yorkshire. Why do all roads
lead to the team's old friends Clara and the Doctor?Who is Mrs Gillyflower's
mysterious silent partner Mr Sweet?
The fourth installment of the critically acclaimed manga adaption of BBC Hit
Sherlock introduces the femme fatale and the detective's famous rival, Irene
Adler!
In Zeiten der Langeweile beschäftigt sich Sherlock mit Schießübungen und Watson mit seinem Blog und seiner Beziehung. Als Watson von einer Explosion in der Baker Street erfährt, kehrt er besorgt nach Hause zurück, wo er Sherlock und seinen Bruder Mycroft trifft. Mycroft bittet Sherlock um Hilfe bei einem Fall, den dieser zunächst ablehnt, bis ein Anruf von Scotland Yard kommt.
Queers celebrates a century of evolving social attitudes and political milestones in British gay history, as seen through the eyes of eight individuals.
Manga adaptation of the third Sherlock BBC episode - printed in English in the US for the first time! A mystery enemy is causing utter chaos for Holmes and Watson. The villain creates a series of clues for the duo to solve - and if they don't solve them, an innocent victim will die. Can Holmes and Watson solve the mysteries - and can they avoid becoming victims themselves?
Manga adaptation of the second Sherlock BBC episode starring worldwide superstars Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange) and Martin Freeman (The Hobbit). A mysterious break-in at a bank… Some enigmatic symbols… Hidden dangers… Could the case of the ‘Blind Banker’ be too dangerous even for Holmes and Watson to handle?
Sherlock star Mark Gatiss selects and introduces chilling tales by the unsung master of the classic ghost story - E.F. Benson. There's nothing sinister about a London bus. Nothing supernatural could occur on a busy Tube platform. There's nothing terrifying about a little caterpillar. And a telephone, what could be scary about that? Don't be frightened of the dark corners of your room. Don't be alarmed by a sudden, inexplicable chill. There's no need for a ticking clock, a limping footstep, or a knock at the door to start you trembling. There's nothing to be scared of. Nothing at all.
Doce casos apasionantes transcurren desde el momento en que Holmes y Watson se conocen hasta el matrimonio del doctor, quien abandona al detective por la medicina. Las aventuras del dúo entre 1882 y 1890 presentan crímenes que, aunque a primera vista parecen sencillos, desafían todas las capacidades de Holmes. Algunos casos son faltas morales y otros delitos leves, lo que permite explorar la dimensión ética del detective. En uno de los relatos, Holmes se encuentra con Irene Adler, una mujer que lo marcará profundamente y con quien comparte una afinidad intelectual. Conan Doyle retrata a Holmes como un maestro del disfraz y un razonador excepcional, pero también muestra su lado caótico como consumidor de estupefacientes, capaz de ver intrigas donde Watson solo percibe banalidades. La edición de Alberto Laiseca recrea perfectamente los ambientes y respeta la ironía del detective, manteniendo el interés de estas inmortales aventuras. La obra es relevante hoy gracias a las recientes adaptaciones en series y películas. Laiseca, un apasionado de estas historias, ofrece una edición accesible que permite disfrutar de los casos de este personaje único. Las pistas, los sospechosos y las conversaciones entre Holmes y Watson se multiplican, llenas de reflexiones intrigantes.
Lucifer Box - the gorgeous butterfly of King Bertie's reign, portraitist, dandy and terribly good secret agent - is feeling his age. Assigned to observe the activities of fascist leader Olympus Mons and his fanatical Amber Shirts in a snow-bound 1920s New York, Box finds himself framed for a vicious murder. Using all his native cunning, Box escapes aboard a vessel bound for England armed only with a Broadway midget's suitcase and a string of unanswered questions. What lies hidden in the bleak Norfolk convent of St Bede? What is 'the lamb' that Olympus Mons searches for in his bid for world domination? And what has all this to do with a medieval prayer intended to summon the Devil himself? From the glittering sophistication of Art Deco Manhattan to the eerie Norfolk coast and the snow-capped peaks of Switzerland The Devil in Amber takes us on a thrilling ride that pits Lucifer Box against the most lethal adversary of his career : the Prince of Darkness himself.
