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Secret Of the Hardy Boys: Leslie McFarlane & the Stratemeyer Syndicate

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ISBN
9780821415474

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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.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Ohio University Press
ISBN-10
0821415476
ISBN-13
9780821415474
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30471805

Product Key Features

Book Title
Secret of the Hardy Boys : Leslie McFarlane and the Stratemeyer Syndicate
Author
Marilyn S. Greenwald
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Canadian, Children's & Young Adult Literature, Literary, American / General
Publication Year
2005
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Literary Criticism, Literary Collections

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
1.3in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
22.4 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Pr9199.3.M3148z67
Reviews
"A fascinating slice of publishing history and a lease on life for Franklin W. Dixon fans."-- Booklist, "Making use of extensive archival research, Greenwald illuminates the working relationship between ghostwriter Leslie McFarlane and syndicate chief Edward Stratemeyer in fascinating ways--showing how an arrangement that aimed at nothing more than quick pulp profits produced one of the most enduring and influential formulas in the history of children's publishing"--Tim Morris, author of You're Only Young Twice: Children's Literature and Film, "The Hardy Boys turn 75 next year, still living at home and enrolled in Bayport High. They are still well-scrubbed Boy Scout types from the 1920s, with personalities that barely extend beyond the color of their hair. And their books still sell more than a million copies a year." -- New York Times, "A fascinating slice of publishing history and a lease on life for Franklin W. Dixon fans." -- Booklist, The Hardy Boys turn 75 next year, still living at home and enrolled in Bayport High. They are still well-scrubbed Boy Scout types from the 1920s, with personalities that barely extend beyond the color of their hair. And their books still sell more than a million copies a year." — New York Times, Making use of extensive archival research, Greenwald illuminates the working relationship between ghostwriter Leslie McFarlane and syndicate chief Edward Stratemeyer in fascinating ways—showing how an arrangement that aimed at nothing more than quick pulp profits produced one of the most enduring and influential formulas in the history of children's publishing" — Tim Morris, author of You're Only Young Twice: Children's Literature and Film, "The Hardy Boys turn 75 next year, still living at home and enrolled in Bayport High. They are still well-scrubbed Boy Scout types from the 1920s, with personalities that barely extend beyond the color of their hair. And their books still sell more than a million copies a year."-- The New York Times, A fascinating slice of publishing history and a lease on life for Franklin W. Dixon fans." — Booklist, "Making use of extensive archival research, Greenwald illuminates the working relationship between ghostwriter Leslie McFarlane and syndicate chief Edward Stratemeyer in fascinating ways--showing how an arrangement that aimed at nothing more than quick pulp profits produced one of the most enduring and influential formulas in the history of children's publishing" -- Tim Morris, author of You're Only Young Twice: Children's Literature and Film
Copyright Date
2004
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2004-008033
Illustrated
Yes
Number of Pages
384 Pages

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