James "Jim" Mathewuse
Illustrator
Illustrator
(June 15, 1938 - October 14, 2021)
Jim Mathewuse illustrated at least 30 covers for The Nancy Drew Files, four covers for
The Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Supermysteries, and one cover for The Nancy Drew Ghost Stories.
He was also the primary illustrator for the various Sweet Valley High series.
Above is a photo of "Very Deadly Yours" from The Nancy Drew Files. If you look closely at the painting, you will notice
that Nancy's hair is shorter compared to what was actually published on the book cover.
The Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Supermysteries, and one cover for The Nancy Drew Ghost Stories.
He was also the primary illustrator for the various Sweet Valley High series.
Above is a photo of "Very Deadly Yours" from The Nancy Drew Files. If you look closely at the painting, you will notice
that Nancy's hair is shorter compared to what was actually published on the book cover.