Nancy Drew Files #5: Hit and Run Holiday Original Art by Victoria Vebell |
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
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
****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
01/02/2019: Added The X Bar X Boys On Whirpool River, At Grizzly Pass, and At Triangle Mine
01/07/2019: Added Nancy Drew Diaries 11-16 and Nancy Drew Diaries Christmas Special Edition
01/24/2019: Added Linda Craig #5 - The Mystery in Mexico
01/25/2019: Added Nancy Drew Diaries #17
01/25/2019: Added Nancy Drew Diaries Graphic Novel Double Editions
01/25/2019: Added Wynn and Lonny Racing Books Volume 4 French Edition
01/25/2019: Added Hardy Boys Adventures #12-17
01/25/2019: Added The Hardy Boys Adventures Graphic Novels
01/25/2019: Added Linda Craig 3-in-1 United Kingdom Edition
01/25/2019: Added The Tollivers Volumes 1 and 3 French Editions
01/25/2019: Added Susan Sand #8 - The Mystery of Beggarbay Bluff
01/28/2019: Added The Hardy Boys #4 - The Missing Chums United States Version 1
01/28/2019: Added The Hardy Boys #12 - Footprints Under the Window United States Version 1
01/28/2019: Added Horse Diaries 12 - Luna, 13 - Cinders, and 15 - Lily
01/28/2019: Added The Hardy Boys #5 - Hunting For Hidden Gold United Kingdom Version 1
01/28/2019: Added The Hardy Boys #7 - The Secret of the Caves United Kingdom Version 1
01/28/2019: Added The Hardy Boys #8 - The Mystery of Cabin Island United Kingdom Version 1
01/28/2019: Added The Hardy Boys #9 - The Great Airport Mystery United Kingdom Version 1
01/28/2019: Added The Hardy Boys #10 - What Happened at Midnight United Kingdom Version 1
01/28/2019: Added The Hardy Boys #13 - The Mark on the Door United Kingdom Version 1
01/28/2019: Added The Hardy Boys #14 - The Hidden Harbor Mystery United Kingdom Version 1
02/05/2019: Added The X Bar X Boys #6 - At Nugget Camp
02/05/2019: Added The Horse Diaries #14 Calvino
02/05/2019: Added The Hardy Boys #5 - Hunting for Hidden Gold United States Version 1
02/05/2019: Added 3 Versions of Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #5 - The Secret at Shadow Ranch - French 7, Finnish 1, and Japanese 1
02/05/2019: Added Nancy Drew #11 - The Clue of the Broken Locket Japanese Version 1 and French Version 7
