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Now Anybody Can Write a Sherlock Holmes Story

Nearly a century after author Arthur Conan Doyle's death, the character is finally free.

Reason

Something is afoot with copyright this Public Domain Day

On New Year’s Day, copyright in the US expires on a new clutch of artistic works. But shady legal shenanigans mean it’s a little overdue…

The Guardian - UK

Last Sherlock Holmes work among 2023 public domain books, movies, music

The long-running contested copyright dispute over Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s tales of a whipsmart detective will finally come to an end as the 1927 copyrights expiring Jan. 1 include Conan Doyle’s last Sherlock Holmes work.

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Manor Once Owned By ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle On Sale

“It's a beautifully built house that still has all three of the original stone fireplaces Sir Arthur put in. The post Manor once owned by ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle on sale appeared first on Talker.

Zenger

Magpie Murders' "disgusting" anagram

Author Anthony Horowitz tells Salon about avoiding a bad word, a Sherlock Holmes inspiration and what comes next

Salon

Woodland house used as a retreat by Sherlock Holmes author is up for sale

No mystery why this house enchants you - it's absolutely gorgeous

Wales Online

Woodland house used as a retreat by Sherlock Holmes author for sale

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s former Bignell Wood home in the New Forest has an asking price of just under £3 million.

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What Edinburgh's Picardy Place will look like when '20 years of roadworks' end next year

The council's transport chief said the new island will be somewhere where people will 'dwell when they're waiting on the bus or tram'.

Edinburgh Live

AI image generation is advancing at astronomical speeds. Can we still tell if a picture is fake?

Fake photography is nothing new. In the 1910s, British author Arthur Conan Doyle was famously deceived by two school-aged sisters who had produced photographs of elegant fairies cavorting in their garden.

The Conversation

'Picard' Season 3 trailer reboots a villain Star Trek stole from another franchise

There are three villains in 'Star Trek: Picard' Season 3, one new, and two "old friends." Here's what the return of Lore and Professor Moriarty might mean of the big 'Next Generation' send-off.

Inverse

Visions of Egypt review – how can this show be so devoid of ancient wonder?

Ancient Egypt has inspired passion and awe in the western world for centuries – yet this confused show wants to chide us for it

The Guardian - UK

LOTR stars seek justice for Moriarty

Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd spoke to Salon about the "annoying" Sherlock, Shakespeare & their long friendship

Salon

Why Ryan Reynolds Can Use Winnie-the-Pooh To Sell You a Phone Plan

As pop culture icons enter the public domain, a strange new era of copyright begins.

Reason

Sherlock Holmes didn't go in for ghosts — but the fictional detective's creator Arthur Conan Doyle had other ideas

Sherlock Holmes didn't go in for ghosts — but the fictional detective's creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had other ideas, which he promoted during a lengthy tour of Australia that involved several séances.

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The legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – the creator of the world's most famous detective

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's birthday is on May 22nd. He left behind quite the legacy with his creation of the famous sleuth Sherlock Holmes.

Edinburgh Live

The reason Edinburgh locals saved a humble home from becoming a McDonald's Drive-Thru

If it weren't for the strong reaction from locals, the historic home of a pioneering feminist and temporary home to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would be sitting as a drive-through today.

The Guardian - UK

Drone technology gives us the eyes of gods. Could it help us save arctic seals?

Images of harp seals taken from hundreds of miles above show their plight. They should spur us to action, writes Philip Hoare

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