Nancy drew 1959 yesterday i talked about some of my favorite memories of nancy drew from when i was growing up, mentioning that it took me some time before i realized that the series was updated every so often to keep nancy up with the times. The first nancy drew book, 1930s the secret of the old clock, was ghostwritten by mildred wirt, who penned 23 nancy drew titles as carolyn keenethe same pseudonym used today. The first spinoff series, nancy drew files, was begun in 1986. The books are ghostwritten by a number of authors and published under the collective pseudonym carolyn keene. The evolution of nancy drew nancy drew and friends. The series began in 1930, and continues to this day. The character was created by edward stratemeyer, head of the stratemeyer syndicate, which produced not only nancy drew, but also the hardy boys, tom swift, the bobbsey twins, the rover boys. Ive never read any of the 1930s books though i think our public library has a few. The series started with the original 56 volumes of the nancy drew mystery stories from 19301979.
I read the books with a touch of nostalgia of days gone by. Without the jackets, they are scarce, and with the jackets, they are very scarce. Published september 1st 1991 by applewood books first published 1930 more details. Seven strange clues by margaret sutton, hc seven strange clues is a judy bolton mystery written. If so, were they the originals, blue with an illustrated dust cover from the 1930s. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn. Nancy drew complete series set, books 164 hardcover october 11, 2006. Nancy drew is a hardworking slueth who solved her first big mystery. Features nancy drew from the classic nancy drew books from the 1930s to 1960s on both sides. These sellers will sometimes identify themselves as nancy drew collectors.
Nancy drew values and collecting tips series books for girls. Beginning in 1959, the original texts of volumes 4 were revised and updated for consistency with the later volumes. The first six nancy drew books, in original editions just as you remember them, are available in a collectible slipcase. The classic wit and wisdom of nancy drew and president of the fan site. The secret of the old clock the hidden staircase by keene, carolyn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She would take the dust jackets off so i wouldnt lose them. Throughout the 1930s, she remained 16 but the stories presented a seemingly mature girl for her age having very bold and dangerous adventures. See more ideas about nancy drew movie, bonita granville and warner brothers. The clue of the broken locket book by carolyn keene. They know what the books are worth and price them accordingly. One thing that kinda annoys me is how george fayne is interpreted in modern adaptions. Jan 25, 2015 the nancy drew books are almost 100 years old but this girl detective is still a total role model nancy drew first hit bookshelves in 1930, but that doesnt mean the girl detective isnt. Or were the yellow, shorter, and from the 1950s or later. The character was created by edward stratemeyer, head of the stratemeyer syndicate, which produced not only nancy drew, but also the hardy boys, tom swift, the bobbsey twins, the rover boys and more series.
Even the hardy boys had to answer to their aunt gertrude. The first and longestrunning of these is the nancy drew mystery stories series, begun in 1930 and ended in 2003. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene has appeared in a number of series over the years. Hannah has been like a mother to nancy ever since her mom died when she was three. Sep 19, 2011 the first nancy drew book, 1930s the secret of the old clock, was ghostwritten by mildred wirt, who penned 23 nancy drew titles as carolyn keenethe same pseudonym used today. I count it among my favorites, but then no matter which of the original nancy drew books i happen to read it too immediately becomes a favorite. She lives her dad and hannah gruen the housekeeper. Series book values collapsed in late 2008 and have never recovered. The longestrunning series of books to feature nancy drew is the original nancy drew series, whose 175 volumes were published from 1930 to 2003. I remember reading several nancy drew books when i was a kid. Stratemeyers breeder set of nancy drew novelsthe first three books in the series, published in 1930presents the adolescent heroine caught between two worlds.
Apr 28, 2010 april 28, 2010 if nancy drew, amateur sleuth, were a real person, she would be 98 today on april 28, 1930, the 18yearold girl detective who lives with her attorney father and housekeeper. Nancy drew acted on her own and survived to tell about it. The nancy drew series also focused on solving mysteries but with a big difference. The main nancy drew mystery stories series progressed through several stages. These sellers usually state the last title listed on the dust jacket or back cover of the books, since that is how to determine the age of the book. Nancy drew, reporter for the school newspaper, clears a girl of murder charges. See more ideas about nancy drew books, nancy drew mysteries and nancy drew mystery stories. The revisions eliminated obsolete prose and, in some cases, racial stereotypes that would today be considered offensive. Nancy began as a 16 yearold high school grad, but was later. Nancy drew polices the borders of a middle class threatened by various aspects of modernitynew economic instabilities, the erosion of. The best way to see if a nancy drew book might have value is to run a search on ebay, select sold, then view the results. Nancy drew often worked alone, especially during the first few books. This movie, and subsequent movies, starred bonita granville as nancy drew, frankie thomas as tedinstead of ned, and john litel as carson drew. There are very few nancy drew books that actually are rare.
Series books for girls this is where we discuss your favorite vintage series books from nancy drew and the hardy boys to trixie belden and the three investigators to all other similar vintage series books. Nancy also appeared in 124 titles in the nancy drew files and then became the heroine of the diaries series. Eversons book the detective in film in which the author discusses the four 1930s nancy drew films produced by warner brothers and starring bonita granville as the title character. Oct 11, 2006 nancy drew complete series set, books 164 hardcover october 11, 2006. April 28, 2010 if nancy drew, amateur sleuth, were a real person, she would be 98 today on april 28, 1930, the 18yearold girl detective who lives with her. The yellow ones were certainly more popular at least when i talked about the books and hunted for them at the library and book stores or even antique stores. Nancy drew, the hardy boys and the million dollar fiction factory recognitions only 1 left in stock order soon. Why nancy drew is still an amazing role model hellogiggles. An analysis of the cover art of the nancy drew mystery series from 19301999. The 1930s nancy drew films our friend mike tooney called our attention to the following passage in william k. Nancy drew 1930s to 1960s coin purse nancy drew fans. The sign of the twisted candles is a great, fun tale full of twists and turns just as the book title suggests. Vintage nancy drew 3 book gift bundle 1930s mystery carolyn keene reader the bungalow mystery with dust covers gotchachacha 5. Oct 05, 2019 i remember reading several nancy drew books when i was a kid.
Nancy drew and the attempted banishment fishwrap the. With bonita granville, john litel, frankie thomas, dickie jones. Jun 18, 20 memorabilia from 4 1930s warner brothers nancy drew movies starring bonita granville and frankie thomas. Brian sturm this study provides a qualitative visual analysis of selected covers from the nancy drew mystery series from the 1930s until the present. Before the 1930s, there werent any books with teenage heroines who chased villains down dark alleys, says jenn fisher, author of clues for real life.
I love the fact that you can now find them published the way they were in the 1930 s. Like you, i was a huge nancy fan and its been fun revisiting my old friend. Heres a sampling of some of the 1930s nancy drew warner brothers movie collectibles out there to collect. Any seller that knows to list the last title in the series list is knowledgeable about nancy drew books. Nancy drew, ada topham, carson drew, josiah crowley, isabel topham. Jan 30, 2020 nancy drew books, in one form or another, have been popular for more than 70 years. Reporter1939 nancy drew hidden staircase1939 nancy drew detective1938 nancy drew trouble shooter1939 there is also a television movie that came out. Their listings are a wealth of information that will help you know what to pay for books and will help you. Nancy drew is a fictional character, a sleuth in an american mystery series created by publisher edward stratemeyer as the female counterpart to his hardy boys series. The nancy drew books are exciting, funny, and suspensful. Nancy drew fans will enjoy the nancy drew sleuth unofficial website, which is devoted to the sleuth, her books, and her timeless quality that endures throughout the ages. I love the fact that you can now find them published the way they were in the 1930s.
With bonita granville, john litel, james stephenson, frankie thomas. Harriet stratemeyer adams, who wrote nearly 200 childrens books including many of the nancy drew and hardy boys series, died saturday evening. Eight years after the novels debut, the series spawned. Order of nancy drew books nancy drew is the protagonist of several series of childrens mystery novels, written under the house name of carolyn keene. Unfollow nancy drew 1930 book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Nancy drew is the protagonist of several series of childrens mystery novels, written under the house name of carolyn keene. In 1938, warner brothers released the first of four nancy drew movies nancy drew. These books are highly scarce and would come closest to being rare of any nancy drew books. Nancy drew values and collecting tips series books for.
Mildred wirt benson, who wrote the text of 23 of the first 25 nancy drew books under the direction of edward stratemeyer, was still an active newspaper columnist when she died in may of 2002 at the age of 96. A second method is to find the online listings of actual nancy drew collectors. Officially licensed nancy drew coin pursecamera bag. She was 89 years old, and lived in pottersville and. The secret of the old clock, the hidden staircase, the bungalow mystery, the mystery at the lilac inn, the secret at shadow ranch, and the secret of red gate farm. Secret old clock by carolyn keene, first edition abebooks. Seven strange clues by margaret sutton, hc seven strange clues is a judy bolton mystery. Over the years the books have had new cover art and, from 1959 to 1977, the first 34 stories have been revised. Once a nancy drew collector has been found who has books for sale, take a look at their prices. My mom and i would visit used bookstores, searching for nancy drew books.
After a wealthy dowager who has made a substantial donation her alma mater suddenly disappears, nancy drew sets out to solve the mystery. In 1938, warner brothers released the first of four nancy drew moviesnancy drew. The first nancy drew book, 1930s the secret of the old clock, was ghostwritten by mildred wirt, who penned 23 nancy drew titles as carolyn. Mar 29, 1982 harriet stratemeyer adams, who wrote nearly 200 children s books including many of the nancy drew and hardy boys series, died saturday evening. The books where probably published in the 1930s because some of the characters suffered from the effects of being gassed in the great war. The sign of the twisted candles nancy drew, book 9.
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