Description
A first edition, first printing of ‘Bending The Willow’, Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes by David Stuart Davies, published by Calabash Press, Chester in 1996. A fine book SIGNED on a bookplate to the half title page in black ink by the author, with light shelf wear to the crimson cloth bound boards. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with very slight bumping to head of spine and upper knuckles of front and rear flap folds. Accompanied by a collection of associated ephemera including a flyer for The Secret of Sherlock Holmes at the Theatre Royal, Bath, two postcards featuring Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke as Holmes and Watson, and an A4 colour photocopy of Brett as Holmes.
Bending the Willow, Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes by David Stuart Davies explores the portrayal of Sherlock Holmes by actor Jeremy Brett in the acclaimed Granada Television series. The book delves into Brett’s dedication to embodying Holmes, his struggles with mental health and the toll the role took on his life. Featuring interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and Brett’s own reflections, it provides a fascinating look at how he brought Conan Doyle’s detective to life with unparalleled intensity and depth.
