Hardy Boys Mysteries, 1927-1979

A Cultural and Literary History

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

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In its 80+ years, the Hardy Boys series has sold more than 50 million books in 25 or more languages, and has inspired five television series and many stage plays, websites, comic books, graphic novels and computer games. The series has shaped the way millions of American children see themselves and society, and has shaped the perceptions of America held by young people around the world. This book follows the creation and development of the series through 1979. Topics include the writing of Stratemeyer and McFarlane; the so-called "weird period"; the Cold War and the disco age; race, class and gender; family values; and law and order. Illustrations, bibliography, appendices and index.

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Utgivningsdatum2012-09-13
Mått152 x 229 x 13 mm
Vikt358 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor262
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786473045

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Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: The Hardy Boys at Eighty 1. Off the Assembly Line: The Fiction Factory of Edward Stratemeyer 2. The McFarlane Formula: “I Opted for Quality” 3. The Weird Period 4. The Hardy Boys in Peace and Cold War 5. Policing the Hardy Boys: The “Great Purge” 6. Into the Disco Age 7. Race 8. Class 9. Hardy Girls: Gender in the Hardy Boys 10. Hardy Family Values 11. Law and Order 12. Action, Not Violence 13. Bayport, USA 14. The Hardy Boys on Stage, on Screen, and in Parody 15. Book Wars: The Series Book Under Fire Chronology The Hardy Boys Canon Twenty Opening Lines Hardyisms Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

“A solid resource...recommended”—Choice; “an engaging and thorough history of the Hardy Boys...fascinating”—School Library Journal; “a brisk, interesting read, not only for fans of the series”—Scarlet; “well-written and researched study”—Mystery Scene; “a valuable contribution to the lore of the series book”—Dime Novel Round-Up; “demonstrates nearly encyclopedic knowledge of the series’ plots and recurring themes”—Children's Literature Association Quarterly; “a delight to read...fans of the Hardy Boys will thrill to get their hands on this volume”—The Bloomsbury Review.