The Hardy Boys Mysteries, 1927-1979 : A Cultural and Literary History, Paperback / softback Book

The Hardy Boys Mysteries, 1927-1979 : A Cultural and Literary History Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

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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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