Links

• https://bakerstreetirregulars.com/the-baker-street-journal/.

• 1989 to 2009 free archive of the BSJ

  • To get older articles for the BSJ, I have used interlibrary loan through my university as a free method
  • As a paid method they offer a PDF archive for $149.95 USD
    • Update, I’ve purchased this with the money from my research award! I’ll be able to look through the archive, so I’ll likely try to find references to articles mentioned in other works or share tidbits I find interesting on here!

• Information about BSJ submissions

  • Backups of the style sheet and Klinger’s guide for writing about the canon

  bsj-style-sheet.pdf

  klinger-writing-about-canon.pdf

Overview

The Baker Street Journal (BSJ) was established in 1946 by Edgar W. Smith as the leading publication for Sherlockian scholarship. As the official publication of the Baker Street Irregulars (BSI), it has continuously served as the main source for serious studies, playful analyses, and thoughtful discussions about Sherlock Holmes and the Canonical stories.

Published quarterly, the BSJ features articles that range from detailed textual analysis, historical research, and biographical studies to "playing the Grand Game," which is treating Holmes and Watson as real people.

The journal's history includes contributions from notable Sherlockians and scholars worldwide. Its format has evolved from its original quarterly publication to include special editions, supplements, and Christmas Annuals. Since its inception, the BSJ has maintained its position as the foremost academic journal in the field of Sherlockian studies.

The journal has adapted to modern times by offering digital archives while maintaining its print edition, making historical content more accessible to researchers and enthusiasts.

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