Out Nov. 17. Available for pre-order now from Bookshop.org
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The Case of Nancy Drew: A Visual Archive investigates the beloved sleuth through text, image, and material culture, uncovering how this Depression-era heroine became a lasting feminist icon. From Edward Stratemeyer’s ghostwriter system to Mildred Wirt Benson’s pioneering spirit, from Nancy’s evolving wardrobe to the symbolic power of her roadster, this book reveals the hidden stories behind the girl detective.
Featuring rare vintage book covers, archival photographs, period advertisements, fashion illustrations, and architectural drawings, this visual archive examines what Nancy ate, what she wore, where she lived—and what it all meant. Descend hidden staircases into haunted mansions where shadows move on the walls and strange music drifts through darkened rooms. Look into the mirrors where Nancy catches a glimpse of her own double. Discover how the Gothic spaces she inhabited—trap doors, secret passages, crumbling estates—reflected the psychological landscape of American girlhood itself. And reconnect with the icon who has lasted for generations of readerships.
Hardcover, 240 pages.
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