The Sherlock Files: The Official Companion to the Hit Television Series Paperback – July 16, 2013

Wow!! This casebook is as it says, A casebook that follows the show script by script with vivid, colorful matte pictures. It follows the show of Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and John Watson his faithful and loyal companion/partner. This book is a must-read for those who are fans of the show. I have loved Sherlock Holmes since I was a kid in elementary, Dear Watson( I couldn't help myself, lol) I recommend this book to add to your library because in my humble opinion Benedict broke the mold when it comes to portraying the new Sherlock Holmes. I love the show and now I have the casebook. Get this book!!! You won't regret it!! It's like a conversation between Sherlock and John Watson the way the book is written and you(the reader) is right there in the middle of it!!

In near mint condition, written in character, and full of trivia and behind the scenes knowledge!! Loved it!!

Just got this book in the mail, expecting that it would be aimed at the younger viewers of the BBC series Sherlock. I was totally wrong. Although filled with photographs and pseudo-files, it is definitely for both the Sherlock fan as well as fans of Sherlock Holmes.The first two seasons are recounted by John Watson in scrapbook form, with post-it notes added by Sherlock, John, and some by Mycroft. The actual cases from the books are compared to those aired as well as the influences for both. We are also provided information regarding Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the various filmed Sherlock Holmes that are considered by fans as some of the best or most influential.The tone is dead on character-wise, the final chapter on "The Reichenbach Fall" is heartrending, and there's a hint on the end credits page. Very well done. 5 out of 5.

The book looked and was dirty on some of the pages as I thumbed through it. Disappoint in it's condition.

This is a great gift for the "Sherlock" fan in your life. (Or get it for yourself as a treat!) This could easily have been just a throwaway to cash in on the popularity of the show, but instead it's a great companion to the series. In addition to the genuinely funny post-it note banter (mostly between Sherlock and John, but Mycroft and Mrs. Hudson chime in as well), there are tantalizing details about each episode, background on the development of the new series, history about Arthur Conan Doyle and earlier depictions of Holmes, and much more. You won't want to miss a single page and make sure you don't because even the very last one is worth reading. I've heard there is a version that will be out soon for the American market, but I won't regret getting this one now.

I really enjoy the opportunity to reconnect with the series' rich details the Sherlock Cast's multi-layered, annoyance-laced affection for each other, dry humor and the intrigue of deductive reasoning. I particularly enjoy the "sticky note" conversation between Sherlock and John, as I relish the on-screen visuals of text messages and Sherlock's reasoning processrd and his Mind Palace. I also appreciated the witty, insightful interviews with the series' writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gattis and the other cast members.I only wish the book was sold in a larger format, as I had to use a magnifying glass to catch some of the smaller print; however, that put me right into Sherlock mode.If you relish the show, as I do--this is a "Don't miss it."

Brilliant book.There's so much to look at through the many cases that John and Sherlock have worked on. It's simply not a one-page explanation, either; each case spans several pages with many post-it note additions from Sherlock. Their bantering via the post-it notes is simply hilarious and completely in character.As well as case notes, there is several pages dedicated to the real life of Sherlock Holmes- Jeremy Brett, Basil Rathbone, even Hugh Laurie as House- 'interviews' with the cast, information on ACD, etc. Especially interesting to learn all of the little references that Moffat and Gatiss used to bring the original canon into the series.I highly recommend this book for any Sherlocked fan. The final entry from John brings back all the feels that Reichenbach gave to us to begin with, and a final post-it note from Sherlock is nearly nostalgic. Overall, a wonderful Sherlockian find.

If you like, who are we kidding, love Sherlock, you will enjoy this book greatly. It only includes the cases from series one and two, as three was not out yet. If you want more information on any cases from the show, get this book. If you are new to the show, get this book. If you are a fan of the show, get this book. It gives summaries of the cases and more in depth information. The sticky notes between Sherlock and John, while confusing at time as you have to use context clues and handwriting to follow, is great fun. I highly recommend this book for fans of Sherlock. I hope that you enjoy the companion as much as I have :)