Dixonchildrens bookschilds room decorold book redladybugz 5 out of 5. The series was created by edward stratemeyer of the stratemeyer syndicate. Its more stylized than your typical comic book art, but it uses its colors and shading intelligently to help tell the story and it succeeds in building the noir atmosphere. For example, in the house on the cliff, the boys use part of the reward they earn for breaking up a. Oh, and if you want to buy a copy of my book, here ya go. Now, for the first time, you can purchase all sixtysix. My mom knew that the show was based onthe nancy drew and hardy boys series books, so she picked up a book every now and then, sometimes nancy drew or the hardy boys, and sometimes a different book similar to those. Footprints under the window revised text the hardy boys. A proper peter pan book finally appeared in 1906, called peter pan in kensington gardens. After 26 years with no new titles added to the series, in 2005. I would like to have a set of white spine hardy boys books in dust jackets.
From 1953 to 1979 rudy nappi illustrated over 60 hardy boys covers. Applewood is reproducing these books from original mintnear mint copies of the originals so we not only have an exact copy of the original book with original artwork but also the original glossy dust jackets. And i hope readers dont mind that i link to my site a lot it is noncommercial, totally on topic, and i get nothing for visits. Each book s spine and back cover is a different colour based upon the predominant colour used in the cover artwork. And in case you were wondering, the book that was the least popular in 2019. It was first issued in 1933, but the text and artwork were revised and updated in 1965. Hardys investigation of a ruthless gang of terrorists, frank and joe witness an explosion in. Joe is excited to check out all the street art hes heard about. Like the nancy drew series, the characters were created by edward stratemeyer for his book packaging company stratemeyer syndicate and were all ghost written under the pen name franklin w. See more ideas about books for boys, boys and cover art. Its focus is not so much on the history of the hardy boys in general, but rather the stories that represent the hardy boys. The syndicate launched dozens of series, guessing that only a few would be hits.
Shop for hardy boys mysteries books online at target. Bayport times directory the hardy boys unofficial home page. There have been over 120 different cover arts used on the original hardy boys series. The hardy boys is a series of childrens mystery novels written under the house name of franklin w. The hardy boys lucky fellows is the authors look back at the book series that intrigued him at the age of twelve. Hardy boys vintage booksbook decorinstant libraryyoung readersboy storiesfranklin w. This page focuses on general trends in the cover artworks themselves. There were many film incarnations including a series on the mickey mouse club in the 1950s and a weekly tv series in the mid1970s starring shaun cassidy and parker stevenson. The book is composed of several didactic short fictional stories illustrating various actual crime detection methods featuring the hardy boys and their friends. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
If you discover one then its the equivalent of bilbo baggins finding gollums ring in the depths of the. Each books spine and back cover is a different colour based upon the predominant colour used in the cover artwork. List of hardy boys books project gutenberg selfpublishing. First edition, first printing of the first hardy boys title, long considered one of the holy grails of american childrens book collecting. Now, for the first time, you can purchase all sixtysix classic hardy boys titles in one complete set. Developed by the american publisher edward stratemeyer, the hardy boys books were one part of a range of juvenile detective fiction released by the stratemeyer syndicate. Can you guess which hardy boys book is the most popular. See more ideas about books for boys, boys and books. Edition 4 1987 was only slightly altered in content, but it included new artwork.
By the time i was 18, i had begun to try to track downa few of the illustrators, whose artwork i appreciated. Available for the first time in one complete collection only at. Dixon author 1951 the secret of wildcat swamp hardy boys series book 31 franklin w. Arthur rackham provided illustrations and its the artwork that makes this book so appealing to lovers of collectible childrens books.
But among people who read both series, i think the vast majority including myself preferred the three investigators. The deadliest dare the great hardy boys quiz the great casefiles quiz. High quality hardy boys inspired art prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. T he publishing history of the british hardy boys paperback editions is very complex.
I have a hardy boys book called the mystery of cabin island. Chets uncle is an instructor at a summer art school in new england, and he asks chet and his friends to solve a mystery. It debuted tom swift in 1910, followed by the hardy boys in. Started as a way to idle away time, edward stratemeyer came up with a magnificent group of childrens mystery stories.
The tower treasure hardy boys mysteries by franklin w dixon ar level used. Thats always my favorite part, whether i love a book, like it, find it just okay, or if i dont like a book. The hardy boys, nancy drew, and the secret ghostwriters of. The hardy boys first appeared as an ongoing mystery book series started in 1927 by edward stratemeyer utilizing the pen name of franklin w. The cover art of childrens series books childrens books. Through fullcolor photos of the books, quotes and a solid recall on the hardy boys adventures over forty volumes, a genial and sensitive story is told about why juvenile readers fell in love with the boy detectives. Find hardy boys and hardy boys lot from a vast selection of books. Dixon author 1950 the wailing siren mystery hardy boys series book 30 franklin w. Unfollow hardy boys first edition books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The hardy boys detective handbook project gutenberg self. The hardy boys, frank and joe, are teenage brothers who spend their time solving mysteries. Pictures of every cover art of the first 66 hardy boys books.
The mysterious case of the masked monkey the haunted fort the great hardy boys quiz test your cover art iq. A real american hero action figure packages, hector garrido also did the artwork for the three investigators, the hardy boys, nancy drew, and baroness. The sign of the crooked arrow published by user, 19 years ago this book is one of the better written ones in the series as the hardy boys find the true meaning of the crooked arrow and uses new mexico well as the backdrop for this mystery. The hardy boys encyclopedia is a collection of information on the hardy boys various series of books. The hardy boys have been americas favorite detective duo for over 75 years. Apr 07, 2020 the artwork and colorwork in this book are just as much a character as the characters depicted in the story. Hardy boys cover art the hardy boys unofficial home page. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Perhaps best known for painting the artwork on classic gi joe.
Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, art prints would be at home in any gallery. Identifying first edition hardy boys book the ebay community. Worldwide, over 70 million copies of hardy books have been sold. The characters were created by american writer edward stratemeyer, the founder of bookpackaging firm stratemeyer syndicate. Books for boys my books nancy drew mysteries long books writers and poets mystery books pulp fiction romance novels book authors the secret of the caves by franklin w.
Franklin w dixon the hardy boys the secret of the caves 1929 2nd 110078. While waiting for their aunt gertrude to return from her holiday in south america, frank and joe hardy rescue an apparent stowaway when he plunges. The series revolves around the teenagers who are amateur sleuths, solving cases that stumped their adult counterparts. The hardy boys is a series that has spanned generations of readers. Welcome to the artwork section of the naimoli childrens books blog. Volume 1 1927 rogers wh 1933 rogers wh,y 1944 scott y 1959 nappi w,p 2016 brian edward miller. Hardy boys cover art hardy boys, crime book cover, mystery. Over the years, hosts of unnamed writers have contributed to this yarn of tales to the delight of millions of mystery lovers. The hardy boys, frank and joe hardy, are fictional characters who appear in several mystery series for children and teens. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Dixon author 1949 the secret of the lost tunnel hardy boys series book 29 franklin w.
Nancy drew and the hardy boys is a great modern take on the crime solving cast with a dark noir theme throughout. Books similar to hardy boys complete series set books 166. It is the purpose of this site to document the characters, places, and events that are within each book so that we can. Hardy boys complete series set books 166 the hardy boys. First published in 1927, the hardy boys series are mysteryadventure books depicting brothers frank and joes daring capers. The hardy boys original series the hardy boys wiki fandom. Book talk which series did you prefer, the hardy boys or the three investigators. Caves dixon for sale antiquarian collectible books. Aug 09, 2015 nancy drew hardy boys artwork on display at the brush art gallery from the collection of jim mcnamara on display august 8september 12, 2015. Except for early printings of the first six titles see the spine variants section for more details all spines feature a blue box at the top containing the text the hardy boys series followed by the volume number. This is the 15th book in applewoods facsimile editions series of the original hardy boys books.
The hardy boys or the hardy boys mystery stories is the original hardy boys series. This is the repository for all artwork that is released here on the blog. The new books were bound in yellow with color illustrations on the front covers. He painted cover artwork for the hardy boys, nancy drew, three investigators, lone pine adventures, and armadas ghost book series, amongst many others. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. The casefiles universe also had its own spinoffs, similar. The detective handbook had always been an oversized book compared to the novels in the hardy boys series, so with these changes it was reconfigured to match the rest of the collection. Given the apparent randomness in which the books were published by armada, it has proved especially difficult to determine exactly how many titles were released in any given format. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. I enjoy reading and discussing books with my hardy boysnancy drew reading buddy sibling. See the complete the hardy boys series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Art work is being stolen, there is a mysterious revolutionary war fort nearby, and there is gold. Which series did you prefer, the hardy boys or the three. Hardy boys comic books from gold key atomic avenue.
Whwhite spine dj yyellow spine dj wwrap spine dj ppicture cover click on any cover to enlarge it. Can anyone help me with identifying a whether my book is a first edition. Their ofteninept father, fenton, is also a detective. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read hardy boys 44. Sep 07, 2017 this fifteenth volume of the hardy boys adventures series, a con artist in paris, is a unique adventure, without a doubt. Nov 08, 2017 read the book whether you are current graphic art fan, a fan of the comic books of yore, or a fan of the hardy boys or nancy drew. The boy who never grows up then appeared in a successful stage play that opened in 1904 and ran until 19. Footprints under the window is the twelfth volume in the original series. For a detailed description of the evolving graphic design of the covers. She also does not appear in the book, evidently on a retreat to learn new pie techniques. Brother detectives frank and joe follow a crooked trail of artistic deception in the fifteenth book in the thrilling hardy boys adventures series.
These copies are hard to find and most now reside in personal collections around the world. The printing year 1929 boards are red, last page has an advertisment for the don sturdy series. Hardy boys books 110 the hardy boys mystery collection box set. That book is the red book that can be seen on the far left of the first photograph of my hardy boys books with dust jackets. The hardy boys original series the hardy boys wiki.