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
12/20/2019: Added Nancy Drew Diaries #18 - The Stolen Show
12/20/2019: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #1 - The Secret of the Old Clock Italian 2, Japanese 1, and Portuguese Versions
12/20/2019: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #2 - The Hidden Staircase Italian Version #2
12/20/2019: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #19 - The Quest of the Missing Map Finnish Version
12/20/2019: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #62 - The Kachina Doll Mystery Finnish Version
12/20/2019: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #66 - Race Against Time Finnish Version
12/20/2019: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #116 - The Case of the Twin Teddy Bears Finnish Version
12/20/2019: Added The Dana Girls #1 - By the Light of the Study Lamp Norwegian Version
12/20/2019: Added The Dana Girls #4 - A Three-Cornered Mystery Norwegian Version
12/20/2019: Added The Dana Girls #6 - The Circle of Footprints Norwegian Version
12/20/2019: Added The Dana Girls #14 - The Clue in the Ivy French Version 1
12/20/2019: Added The Dana Girls #17 - The Ghost in the Gallery Finnish Version
12/20/2019: Added The Dana Girls #19 - The Winking Ruby Mystery Finnish Version
12/20/2019: Added The Dana Girls #20 - The Secret of the Swiss Chalet French Version 1
12/20/2019: Added The Dana Girls #21 - The Haunted Lagoon Finnish Version
12/20/2019: Added The Dana Girls #24 - The Secret of Lost Lake Finnish Version
12/25/2019: Added The Hardy Boys Adventures #19 - Dungeons & Detectives
12/25/2019: Added The Hardy Boys #2 - The House on the Cliff Portuguese Version
12/25/2019: Added The Hardy Boys #3 - The Secret of the Old Mill British Version 1 and Portuguese Version
12/25/2019: Added The Hardy Boys #6 - The Shore Road Mystery British Version 1
12/25/2019: Added The Hardy Boys #29 - The Secret of the Lost Tunnel British Version
12/25/2019: Added Nancy Drew Files #47 - Flirting With Danger British Version
12/25/2019: Added Nancy Drew Files #66 - Tall, Dark and Deadly British Version 2
12/25/2019: Added Nancy Drew Files #112 - For Love or Money British Version
12/25/2019: Added Nancy Drew Files 2019 Special Editions Volume I and Volume II
12/25/2019: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #1 - The Secret of the Old Clock Polish Version and Russian Version
12/25/2019: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #2 - The Hidden Staircase Polish Version and Russian Version
12/25/2019: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #3 - The Bungalow Mystery British Version 1 and Russian Version
12/25/2019: Added X Bar X Boys #7 - At Rustler's Gap
12/27/2019: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #3 - The Bungalow Mystery Norwegian Version 3
12/27/2019: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #4 - The Mystery at Lilac Inn Russian Version
12/27/2019: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #7 - The Clue in the Diary Norwegian Version
12/27/2019: Added Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #15 - The Haunted Bridge Swedish Version 2
