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From Sherlock Holmes to 50 Shades of Grey

Did The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes pave the way for 50 Shades of Gray's success?

Aired 07/17/2012 | Rating NR

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Idea Channel

From Sherlock Holmes to 50 Shades of Grey

Season 2012 Episode 17 | 3m 46s

Did The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes pave the way for 50 Shades of Gray's success?

You've probably heard of the risque novel "50 Shades of Grey," now the best selling paperback of all time. But you may not know that it's actually fan fiction! It seems shocking that a fan fiction novel has become so popular, but 50 Shades isn't the first book to break through the fan community boundaries into mainstream culture. Over 100 years ago, Sherlock Holmes spawned a similar phenomenon.

Aired 07/17/2012 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

Idea Channel

From Sherlock Holmes to 50 Shades of Grey

Season 2012 Episode 17 | 3m 46s

You've probably heard of the risque novel "50 Shades of Grey," now the best selling paperback of all time. But you may not know that it's actually fan fiction! It seems shocking that a fan fiction novel has become so popular, but 50 Shades isn't the first book to break through the fan community boundaries into mainstream culture. Over 100 years ago, Sherlock Holmes spawned a similar phenomenon.

Aired 07/17/2012 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

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