Mycroft holmes is abdul jabbar s eleventh book and his first adult novel. Kareem abduljabbar comes to comics with mycroft holmes. Jan 09, 2015 nba legend kareem abdul jabbar is publishing his first novel, titled mycroft holmes, in the fall of 2015. He did an impression of jonny lee miller, the latest incarnation of sherlock holmes, on.
This was terrific stuff, well written, an excellent story with a warm beating heart. Set in england and trinidad, the story centers on mycroft, a recent university graduate working for the british secretary of state for war. Mar 19, 2020 kareem abduljabbar, american collegiate and professional basketball player who dominated the game in the 1970s and early 80s. The nba alltime leading point scorers mycroft holmes, cowritten with. The new novel by nba allstar kareem abduljabbar, starring brothers mycroft and sherlock holmes. Kareem abduljabbar on his 45year obsession with sherlock holmes. An updated memoir is one of the next book ideas abduljabbar. Mycroft holmes by kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse. Mycroft holmes kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse. Kareem abdul jabbar on his 45year obsession with sherlock holmes. This harrowing adventure changed his life, and set the stage for the man mycroft would become. Fresh out of cambridge university, the young mycroft holmes is al.
His new holmes brothers novel, mycroft and sherlock, drops october 9th and abdul jabbar was kind enough to answer some questions about his new book, his holmes obsession, and his tbr pile. Kareem abduljabbar has 36 books on goodreads with 34429 ratings. Tale of derringdo following early career of sherlock holmes s older brother. Mycroft holmes book signed by kareem abdul jabbar shop. It is 1873, and as the economies of europe threaten to crumble, mycroft holmes finds himself in service to the crown once again. Kareem abdul jabbar brings mycroft holmes to comics. Jon schnepp sits down for an exclusive interview with kareem abdul jabbar about his new comic book. A new novel written by nba allstar kareem abdul jabbar fresh out of cambridge university, the young mycroft holmes is already making a name for himself in government, working for the secretary of state for war. Mycroft holmes and mycroft and sherlock by kareem abdul.
Kareem abduljabbar on mycroft holmes and using sherlock. Jul 12, 2017 mycroft holmes, the thrilling new novel about sherlocks older brother, comes from the most obvious of sourcesthe alltime leading scorer in nba history. Mycroft holmes by kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouse. Abduljabbar s book follows a young mycroft sherlock is still in school as he races to uncover a gruesome mysterythe draining of childrens blood in trinidad. At one time, lew alcindor was just another kid from new york city with all the usual problems.
The nba allstar is taking on the adventures of sherlock holmes smarter brother this summer. February 28, 2020 kareem abdul jabbar on cbs this morning discussing black patriots documentary. Kareem abduljabbar, sherlock holmes enthusiast the new yorker. Heres hoping abduljabbar and waterhouse write many more.
Basketball star and mycroft holmes author kareem abdul jabbar. I go over a quick description followed by my rating of the three cs. Kareem abduljabbar has written a novel about mycroft holmes. The big book of sherlock holmes stories and kareem abdul. Jul 05, 2018 written by nba superstar kareem abdul jabbar and screenwriter anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes reveals the untold story of sherlocks older brother. Mycroft holmes, mycroft and sherlock, and mycroft and sherlock.
The first memoir for young readers by sports legend kareem abdul jabbar. Mycroft holmes mycroft, book 1 by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse book cover, description, publication history. He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. He set numerous nba records during his 20year career, including most points scored 38,387, most field goals made 15,837, most minutes played 57,446, and most mvp awards won 6. Mycroft holmes mycroft, book 1 by kareem abduljabbar and. The upcoming holmes bookfittingly titled mycroft holmesis abduljabbars first novel, set both in england and trinidad, with sherlocks less known, brainy brother working for the british secretary of war. They avoid the imposing sherlock and concentrate on his smarter and older brother mycroft. Kareem abduljabbar s most popular book is mycroft holmes. Recently, the basketball legendturnedauthor kareem abdul jabbar and his. Mycroft holmes is a mystery novel by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse.
May 26, 2016 the nba allstar is taking on the adventures of sherlock holmes smarter brother this summer. Kareem abduljabbar talks about his comic book mycroft holmes san diego comic con 2016. Sep 22, 2015 a new novel written by nba allstar kareem abdul jabbar. Kareem abduljabbar pens brand new work of fiction starring. Mycroft holmes only appears in three of the original stories if memory serves and then only briefly.
A new novel written by nba legend kareem abduljabbar. Ladies and gentlemen, kareem abdul jabbar has entered the arenathough it might not be the one youd expect. Now, the duo returns with a sequel to the work that brings the brothers together to solve a crime. Mycroft holmes and sherlock series by kareem abduljabbar. It is 1872, and a series of gruesome murders is the talk of london. Kareem abduljabbar talks about his comic book mycroft. I received mycroft and sherlock for christmas and, after speeding through it, i had to go back and read the first in the series. Hes written extensively, including what color is my world childrens, brothers in arms military history, and on the shoul.
September 22, 2015 kareem abduljabbar pens brand new work of fiction starring sherlock holmes smarter brother mycroft holmes coming september 2015 mycroft holmes adds a thrilling new dimension to the life of sherlock holmes, and kareems passion for history has given the story a new twist. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Kareem abduljabbars most popular book is mycroft holmes. Sep 22, 2015 a new novel written by nba legend kareem abdul jabbar. Sep 11, 2016 with its complex characters and compelling story, this novel is worthy of every sherlock holmes story that preceded it. Volume 1 ebook written by kareem abdul jabbar, anna waterhouse. Go out and make friends with somebody that doesnt look like you. The first novel, mycroft holmes, began to flesh out the life of sherlock holmes older brother, mycroft. Jan 26, 2015 the car crept through midtown, and abduljabbar said, im curious just to see who these people are. Mycroft holmes, by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse. Sondheimer sep 20, 2017 what, you didnt know kareem abduljabbar, one of the most famous and accomplished basketball players of all time, was also a prolific author of both fiction and nonfiction. Fresh out of cambridge university, the young mycroft holmes is already making a name for himself in government, working for the secretary of state for war.
Decades ago, abdul jabbar developed a particular interest in mycroft holmes, and the idea for a novel started to form. Mycroft holmes presented mycroft in a light that sir arthur conan doyles work never did. First of all, i have to note that i read these books out of order. Written by basketball legend kareem abdul jabbar and anna. Abdul jabbar and waterhouse rounded out the character and made him a complex main character in a thrilling detective tale. Books by kareem abduljabbar author of mycroft holmes. Mycroft holmes is a good book and an engaging mystery for sherlockians and nonsherlockians alike, but its a particular delight for aficionados of the doylean world. All new adventures starring mycroft holmes by author of the bestselling mycroft series, kareem abdul jabbar. Minority of one and author of the new novel mycroft holmes titan books, out sept.
Kareem discusses some of the characters in the book. This book, of course, by being centered on trinidad, includes a lot more racial diversity than most books that focus on victorian england. I realized more could be done with this older, smarter character and his. Titan books said the tragedies that mycroft would encounter in. As a longtime fan of sherlock holmes, abduljabbar is set to tell the story of. Mycroft and sherlock ebook written by kareem abdul jabbar, anna waterhouse. The big book of sherlock holmes stories and kareem abdul jabbar s mycroft holmes. Buy mycroft and sherlock mycroft 2 mycroft holmes 01 by kareem abdul jabbar isbn. Kareem abduljabbar to write mycroft holmes comic book. I had no idea that kareem abdul jabbar had a prolific literary life so as a fan of the holmesian oevre i approached this book with trepidation. Sep 22, 2015 nba hall of famer kareem abdul jabbar, the subject of the nov.
And, mycroft proves to be just as capable of deception, cleverness, and action as his betterknown brother. Kareem abduljabbar to publish a mycroft holmes novel. Award winning books books by kareem abdul jabbar view official kareem abdul jabbar store buy the book buy the book buy the comics buy the book buy the book buy the. So in penzlers big book we find the various parodists and imitators zooming in on key elements. Sherlock holmes superfan kareem abduljabbar writes his. Jan 08, 2015 kareem abduljabbars first novel, mycroft holmes, which stars sherlock holmes brainy older brother, will be published this fall by titan books. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read mycroft holmes. Sep 24, 2015 basketball veteran kareem abduljabbar pens story of sherlock homess brother this article is more than 4 years old. Oct 30, 2015 nba great kareem abdul jabbar sits down with deborah morales for a conversation about his new book mycroft holmes. How kareem abduljabbar is reinventing the sherlock holmes. Not content with being an nba legend and columnist for the washington post, kareem abdul jabbar is adding a new career to his resume. Mycroft holmes is the first novel in a series based on the character often described as sherlock holmes older, smarter brother. The book will focus on its title character, the reclusive elder brother of famed literary.
Kareem abduljabbar to publish a novel about sherlock holmes. Kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouses mycroft and sherlock is the second novel in the mycroft holmes series. Buy mycroft holmes by kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse from waterstones today. So this is all about the young mycroft holmes, written by kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouse. Written by nba superstar kareem abdul jabbar and screenwriter anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes reveals the untold story of sherlocks older brother. Not content with being an nba legend and columnist for the washington post, kareem abduljabbar is adding a new career to his resume. In mycroft holmes written by kareem abduljabbar yes, that kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse, the authors do a very wise move. Basketball veteran kareem abduljabbar pens story of sherlock. Heres hoping abdul jabbar and waterhouse write many more. The nba allstar has cowritten, with screenwriter anna waterhouse, an ode to one of the true mysteries of the sherlock holmes universe, mycroft holmes. Tale of derringdo following early career of sherlock holmess older brother. Kareem abdul jabbar on his new book becoming kareem. Mycroft holmes, by kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouse.
Fresh out of cambridge university, the young mycroft holmes is already making a name for himself in government, working for the secretary of. Nba legend kareem abdul jabbar wrote a novel about sherlock holmes brother and its good. The curious case of the basketball star turned author. As alter repots, the book follows mycroft as he learns from his best friend of troubling events occurring in trinidad. Kareem abduljabbar comes to comics with mycroft holmes the acclaimed writer and historian and the nbas all time leading scorer talks about his new comic featuring sherlock holmes smarter older brother. It involves sir arthur conan doyles character of mycroft holmes, the older. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Since my novel and comic book series about mycroft, sherlocks brother, i get asked this question a lot. Buy mycroft holmes hard case crime by kareem abdul jabbar, anna waterhouse isbn. Sep 17, 2015 kareem abdul jabbar on his 45year obsession with sherlock holmes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nov 01, 2015 the big book of sherlock holmes stories and kareem abduljabbars mycroft holmes. Little wonder, then, that mycroft has fascinated readers for generations. I picked up the first book by kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes, out of curiosity, love the all things sherlock and the exotic setting trinidad.
The nbas alltime leading scorer, kareem abdul jabbar is also a devoted book lover. Nba legend kareem abduljabbar has written his own comic book series series focuses on mycroft holmes, the older brother of sherlock holmes new series is. Kareem abduljabbar is a huge holmesian72 tall, basketballs alltime leading scorer, and a u. I dont know enough to comment on the contribution of each author but if the 7ft 2 68 year old record scoring basketball player is the main writer then hats off to the guy hes done a pretty good job. I had no idea that this was going to rate, for me, among the very best books postcanon that i had read. Kareem discusses some of the characters in the book and their history, which a. Mycroft holmes by kareem abduljabbar, 9781783291540, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nba great kareem abduljabbar sits down with deborah morales for a conversation about his new book mycroft holmes. Baker street babes im proud to have worked with kareem, my friend of many years, on this project. The big book of sherlock holmes stories and kareem abduljabbars mycroft holmes. To mark his debut novel, mycroft holmes, he sat down with us to share his favorite books. Written by nba superstar kareem abduljabbar and screenwriter anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes reveals the untold story of sherlocks older brother. I cant think of many places where itd be unlikely for a woman to be though.
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