The Mysterious Case of Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys by Carole Kismaric & Marvin Heiferman 
Second-hand copy - condition great 
THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF NANCY DREW AND THE HARDY BOYS, with marvellous text and brilliant design, uncovers one of the most intriguing mysteries of them all - the huge and enduring popularity of the fearless young crime fighters and their fascinating cultural status.
From THE SECRET OF THE OLD CLOCK to ROCK 'N ROLL RENEGADES, the popular teen sleuths have deduced and detected their way through hundreds of adventures. Although the plots have changed with the times, the books have always starred the same clean teens with justice and generosity in their hearts. The book traces the rise of the teenager and youth culture, from bobbysoxers to antiwar protestors, examining the feisty independence of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boy's fantasies of masculine heroics. Hip and nostalgic at the same time, this richly illustrated study provides surprising insights into these beloved icons.
Book information
	
		
			
ISBN:
			
9780684846897
		
		
			
Publisher:
			
Fireside
		
		
			
Imprint:
			
Fireside
		
		
			
Pub date:
			
07 Sep 1999
		
		
			
DEWEY:
			
813.5209
		
		
			
DEWEY edition:
			
21
		
		
			
Language:
			
English
		
		
			
Number of pages:
			
256
		
		
			
Weight:
			
504g
		
		
			
Height:
			
236mm
		
		
			
Width:
			
156mm
		
		
			
Spine width:
			
9mm