Despite the ambiguity of their provenance, the nancy drew books were so popular, and important to so many people that they are still eminently collectible. The photo is signed carolyn keene and appears to be harriet adams signature. Other writers who have adapted the carolyn keene moniker include leslie mcfarlane, james duncan lawrence, walter karig, and nancy axelrod. This appeared to work and, after a film that was released in 2007 featuring emma roberts as the eponymous character, interest in the brand was renewed. The quest of the missing map carolyn keene 1st ed 1942a1 nancy drew signed. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Nov 25, 2018 in the 88 years of nancy drews existence, the series has spawned over 300 books, five films, two television shows, a number of computer games, and a variety of merchandise around the world. She is the person who really set the voice of the nancy drew books, and in my mind is the nancy drew author. Carolyn keene books biography and list of works author of. Carolyn keene s most popular book is the secret of the old clock nancy drew mystery stori. Harriet adams secretary wrote a letter to the fan and enclosed a photo of harriet adams along with a brief biographical sketch.
The mystery at lilac inn by keene, carolyn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The queen of the ghostwriters is carolyn keene or rather. Carolyn keene books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Vintage nancy drew mystery story books by carolyn keene, 15. May 28, 2002 in 1963, she earned her pilots license, thirty years after writing about aviatrix ruth darrow. Stratemeyer gave all of them the name carolyn keene. Carolyn keene and the mystery of the real nancy drew author. Explore books by carolyn keene with our selection at. Born in ladora, io, benson was the first person to receive a masters in journalism from the university.
Nancy drew starter set by carolyn keene, hardcover barnes. Thats quite a career for series author carolyn keene. The nancy drew books were written by ghost writers. Carolyn keene was the pseudonym that mildred wirt benson and walter karig used to write nancy drew books. Carolyn keene is the pseudonym of the writers of the nancy drew and the dana girls mystery book series. Although edward stratemeyer created the characters and synopsis for the first few nancy drew books, he did not write them himself, and the actual writers agreed not to reveal their names. Carolyn keene is a writer pen name that was used by many different people both men and women over the years. Carolyn keene books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. He also had other series, that included the hardy boys, but he died in 1930 before the nancy drew series became famous.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The name of carolyn keene, along with the books themselves, have become brands that work handinhand with one another. Mildred wirt benson july 10, 1905may 28, 2002 was the original carolyn keene, and eventually wrote 23 of the original nancy drew series, beginning with the very first, the secret of the old clock. I have seen many adams autographs where she writes. Nancy drew complete series set books 164 hardcover oct 2006. Wirt was the ghostwriter carolyn keene for 23 of the first 30 nancy drew books. For nancy drew, the writers used the pseudonym carolyn keene to assure anonymity of the creator. The harriet carolyn keene adams autograph is in a copy of nancy drew sky phantom. Nancy drew complete set of 64 books by carolyn keene, hardcover, very good cond. Carolyn keene books list of books by author carolyn keene. Who is carolyn keene, author of the nancy drew mystery stories. A recent article about the cw series referred to carolyn keene as the original nancy drew.
Carolyn keene carolyn keene, used books, rare books and new books find all books by carolyn keene and compare prices find signed collectible books by carolyn keene. The bungalow mystery is the third volume in the nancy drew mystery stories series written under the pseudonym carolyn keene. The idea of nancy drew came from edward stratemeyer in 1929. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. There are quite often mysteries and puzzles to solve in the world of the antique book. Signed by carolyn keene, this is one of harriet strathmeyer adams stories written between the late 50s until her death in 1982. Stratemeyer hired freelancers writers to complete the books including mildred wirt benson, who fleshed out the nancy drew character and wrote the best known books in the series.
The password to larkspur lane carolyn keene 1933 true first printing hc tandy t1. Mildred wirt benson, who wrote the text of 23 of the first 25 nancy drew books under the direction of edward stratemeyer, was still an active newspaper columnist when she died in may of 2002 at the age of 96. With the real identity of carolyn keene being largely unknown, there are many that have their theories as to who she was originally. Carolyn keenes most popular series is nancy drew mystery stories. Chapter one ahhh nancy drew sniffed appreciatively. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Feb 12, 2012 i recently purchased a letter that was sent to a nancy drew fan by the stratemeyer syndicate. It all began with edward stratemeyer, a writer and publisher of books. Books by carolyn keene author of the secret of the old clock. Carolyn keene has 899 books on goodreads with 1196141 ratings. As the author of the original nancy drew series of mystery novels, mildred wirt benson aka carolyn keene shot to fame penning thrilling tales concerning a fearless and stylish teen detective who never failed to get to the bottom of the case.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The first author to use the pseudonym was mildred wirt benson, who wrote 23 of the original 30 books. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The company that was the creator of the nancy drew series, the stratemeyer syndicate, hired a variety of writers. This is an original story written for the era rather than a rewrite of the older stories. Carolyn keene has 899 books on goodreads with 1196058 ratings. The scent of barbecued chicken wafted into the air, making her mouth water. Adams was the daughter of edward stratemeyer, creator of the nancy drew series and owner of the carolyn keene pseudonym. See all books authored by carolyn keene, including the secret of the old clock, and the hidden staircase, and more on.
Recipe for murder carolyn keene read online free books. The name carolyn keene is the invention of edward stratemeyer and the stratemeyer syndicate, which was known for packaging books for children. Dixon are the pseudonyms under which many ghostwriters penned the nancy drew and hardy boys series, respectively. Both series were created by edward stratemeyer, founder of the stratemeyer syndicate book packaging firm, in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Many believe it to be harriet stratemeyer who begun the company which was to produce this ongoing series of books. Vintage nancy drew mystery story books by carolyn keene, 15 volumes. Carolyn keene is the pseudonym of the authors of the nancy drew mystery stories and the dana girls mystery stories, both produced by the stratemeyer syndicate. Jan 30, 2020 nancy drew books, in one form or another, have been popular for more than 70 years. In excellent condition, there is a scraped corner at the bottom front and the slightest discoloration of the paper due to. Buy the hidden staircase by carolyn keene online at alibris. Carolyn keene author of the secret of the old clock. In this example, the book is signed as carolyn keene by nancy axelrad, a stratemeyer syndicate partner who worked on this particular volume.
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