The Secret of the Stratemeyer Syndicate
Title | The Secret of the Stratemeyer Syndicate PDF eBook |
Author | Carol Billman |
Publisher | Frederick Ungar |
Pages | 208 |
Release | 1986 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
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The Secret of the Hardy Boys
Title | The Secret of the Hardy Boys PDF eBook |
Author | Marilyn S. Greenwald |
Publisher | Ohio University Press |
Pages | 341 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Authors, Canadian |
ISBN | 0821415476 |
The author of the Hardy Boys Mysteries was, as millions of readers know, Franklin W. Dixon. Except there never was a Franklin W. Dixon. He was the creation of Edward Stratemeyer, the savvy founder of a children's book empire that also published the Tom Swift, Bobbsey Twins, and Nancy Drew series. The Secret of the Hardy Boys: Leslie McFarlane and the Stratemeyer Syndicate recounts how a newspaper reporter with dreams of becoming a serious novelist first brought to life Joe and Frank Hardy, who became two of the most famous characters in children’s literature. Embarrassed by his secret identity as the author of the Hardy Boys books, Leslie McFarlane admitted it to no one-his son pried the truth out of him years later. Having signed away all rights to the books, McFarlane never shared in the wild financial success of the series. Far from being bitter, however, late in life McFarlane took satisfaction in having helped introduce millions of children to the joys of reading. Commenting on the longevity of the Hardy Boys series, the New York Times noted, “Mr. McFarlane breathed originality into the Stratemeyer plots, loading on playful detail.” Author Marilyn Greenwald gives us the story of McFarlane’s life and career, including for the first time a compelling account of his writing life after the Hardy Boys. A talented and versatile writer, McFarlane adapted to sweeping changes in North American markets for writers, as pulp and glossy magazines made way for films, radio, and television. It is a fascinating and inspiring story of the force of talent and personality transcending narrow limits.
The Guide to United States Popular Culture
Title | The Guide to United States Popular Culture PDF eBook |
Author | Ray Broadus Browne |
Publisher | Popular Press |
Pages | 1030 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9780879728212 |
"To understand the history and spirit of America, one must know its wars, its laws, and its presidents. To really understand it, however, one must also know its cheeseburgers, its love songs, and its lawn ornaments. The long-awaited Guide to the United States Popular Culture provides a single-volume guide to the landscape of everyday life in the United States. Scholars, students, and researchers will find in it a valuable tool with which to fill in the gaps left by traditional history. All American readers will find in it, one entry at a time, the story of their lives."--Robert Thompson, President, Popular Culture Association. "At long last popular culture may indeed be given its due within the humanities with the publication of The Guide to United States Popular Culture. With its nearly 1600 entries, it promises to be the most comprehensive single-volume source of information about popular culture. The range of subjects and diversity of opinions represented will make this an almost indispensable resource for humanities and popular culture scholars and enthusiasts alike."--Timothy E. Scheurer, President, American Culture Association "The popular culture of the United States is as free-wheeling and complex as the society it animates. To understand it, one needs assistance. Now that explanatory road map is provided in this Guide which charts the movements and people involved and provides a light at the end of the rainbow of dreams and expectations."--Marshall W. Fishwick, Past President, Popular Culture Association Features of The Guide to United States Popular Culture: 1,010 pages 1,600 entries 500 contributors Alphabetic entries Entries range from general topics (golf, film) to specific individuals, items, and events Articles are supplemented by bibliographies and cross references Comprehensive index
Nancy Drew and Company
Title | Nancy Drew and Company PDF eBook |
Author | Sherrie A. Inness |
Publisher | Popular Press |
Pages | 210 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780879727369 |
Nine critical essays contribute to the accelerating academic investigation into girls' fiction as mechanics of gender formation in the 20th century. Among the series they discuss are Ann of Green Gables, Isabel Carleton, Linda Lane, Betsy-Tacy, and several focusing on automobiles, as well as Nancy herself. They also consider Girl Scouts and related organizations and books furthering the effort of World War II. No personal recollections are included. Paper edition (unseen), $18.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
A Secret in Time
Title | A Secret in Time PDF eBook |
Author | Carolyn Keene |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 133 |
Release | 2013-09-10 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1481404083 |
The famous clock from the first Nancy Drew mystery returns in this thrilling adventure.
The Secret of Shady Glen
Title | The Secret of Shady Glen PDF eBook |
Author | Carolyn Keene |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 164 |
Release | 2001-06 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0743419367 |
Nancy's discovery of a treasure map leads her into a network of underground passageways beneath a spooky cemetery, where she uncovers a series of clues to both a recent outbreak of robberies and the location of a long-lost fortune in gold.
Stratemeyer Pseudonyms and Series Books
Title | Stratemeyer Pseudonyms and Series Books PDF eBook |
Author | Deidre Johnson |
Publisher | Greenwood |
Pages | 394 |
Release | 1982-06-18 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
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