Greek Odyssey by Tricia Zimic
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Hello, my name is Jim McNamara and I am a
collector of childrens’ series books. I began collecting in 1977, when my mother introduced me to “Nancy Drew” and “The Hardy Boys” via the television show. 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. By the time I was 18, I had begun to try to track downa few of the illustrators, whose artwork I appreciated. It was tough in the beginning, before the internet, but I managed to track down a few of the illustrators, including Ruth Sanderson, Bob Berran, Paul Bachem, Tricia Zimic, and George Gaadt. The artists were surprised that anyone would be interested in finding them or learning more about the artwork they had produced. I began to “interview” them and learn about their methods, motivation, history, and future artworks, sharing the information with other collectors who were also interested in learning about the artists. Many of the artists sold me artwork at a reasonable price, or even gifted them to me for being so appreciative and determined. Now, with the internet and all the information it holds, it has become less difficult to track down the artists, even those overseas. The medium has changed drastically, now much of it is being digitally-rendered artwork as opposed to “oils on canvas”. It hasn’t stopped me from contacting the artists, though, and learning more about them and their processes. My collection, which |
contains over 70 paintings, 4,000 books, and numerous other memorabilia, is ever-expanding. I am sharing my collection
through libraries, galleries, and my website to encourage others to try to learn more about their favorite artists and pursuing their hobbies.
All images on this site are part of my collection
Most images are clickable to see full-sized images
through libraries, galleries, and my website to encourage others to try to learn more about their favorite artists and pursuing their hobbies.
All images on this site are part of my collection
Most images are clickable to see full-sized images
****Check back regularly for updates to the site as I am trying to add to it everyday!****
Updates archive every Monday, for previous updates click here
10/12/2013: Website Launched
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #2 - The Hidden Staircase Hebrew Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #7 - The Clue in the Diary Third Swedish Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #9 - The Sign of the Twisted Candles First Swedish Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #10 - The Password to Larkspur Lane Second British Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #11 - The Clue of the Broken Locket First British Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #14 - The Whispering Statue First British Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #16 - The Clue of the Tapping Heels First British Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #20 - The Clue in the Jewel Box Second Swedish Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #24 - The Clue in the Old Album First British Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #25 - The Ghost of Blackwood Hall First British Version and Second Swedish Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #26 - The Clue of the Leaning Chimney First British Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #31 - The Ringmaster's Secret First British Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #33 - The Witch Tree Symbol First British Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #34 - The Hidden Window Mystery Second Swedish Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #45 - The Spider Sapphire Mystery First British Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #46 - The Invisible Intruder First British Version
06/02/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #121 - The Fortune-Teller's Secret Swedish Version
06/03/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #55 - Mystery of Crocodile Island Second Swedish Version
06/03/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #56 - The Thirteenth Pearl Second Swedish Version
06/03/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #66 - Race Against Time Second Swedish Version
06/03/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #79 - The Double Horror of Fenley Place First Swedish Version
06/03/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #90 - The Puzzle at Pineview School British Version
06/04/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #23 - The Mystery of the Tolling Bell Second Swedish Version
06/04/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #108 - The Secret of the Tibetan Treasure Swedish Version
06/04/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #123 - The Clue on the Silver Screen Swedish Version
06/08/2020: Added The X Bar X Boys #19 - The X Bar X Boys in the Haunted Gully
06/08/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #154 - The Legend of the Emerald Lady Swedish Version
06/08/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #169 - The Mistletoe Mystery Swedish Version
06/08/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #170 - No Strings Attached Swedish Version
06/08/2020: Added Nancy Drew Files #39 - The Suspect Next Door Swedish Version
06/08/2020: Added Nancy Drew Files #68 - Crosscurrents Swedish Version
06/08/2020: Added Nancy Drew Files #75 - A Talent for Murder Swedish Version
06/08/2020: Added Nancy Drew Files #81 - Making Waves Swedish Version
06/08/2020: Added Nancy Drew Files #121 - Natural Enemies Swedish Version
06/08/2020: Added Nancy Drew Files #124 - Crime at the Ch@t Cafe Swedish Version
06/08/2020: Added Susan Sand Mystery Stories #1 - The Mystery at Hollowhearth House German Version
06/08/2020: Added Susan Sand Mystery Stories #7 - The Search for the Snowship Songs Spanish Version
06/11/2020: Added Dana Girls Mystery Stories #9 - The Secret at the Gatehouse German Version
06/11/2020: Added Dana Girls Mystery Stories #11 - The Clue of the Rusty Key German Version
06/11/2020: Added Dana Girls Mystery Stories #23 - The Sierra Gold Mystery German Version
06/11/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #37 - The Clue in the Old Stagecoach Second British Version
06/11/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #39 - The Clue of the Dancing Puppet First British Version
06/11/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #43 - The Mystery of the 99 Steps Third British Version
06/11/2020: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #45 - The Spider Sapphire Mystery Norwegian Version