A Golden Anniversary Bibliography Of Edgar Rice Burroughs

In creating some of the most enduring characters in 20th century literature, Burroughs (1875-1950) left a complex bibliographic record of editions, and a long chain of fascinated collectors. The present reference work details all United States versions of all his works published through 1995. Each listing begins with a description of the first magazine appearance of the story (with full publication data); the first hardcover is then examined in detail, with publisher, date, a complete description of the book's cover and jacket, print run, price, number of pages, and characteristics that separate it from following editions. Similar information is then provided from all subsequent editions.

This one-of-a-kind bibliography is a must have for anyone interested in the stories and the story of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Dr. Robert B. Zeuschner, one of the most highly respected ERB scholars, takes the reader on a delightful journey through the publications that made Mr. Burroughs one of the most influential authors of the twentieth century. Don't miss your opportunity to own the most ambitious, colorful and insightful Burroughs bibliography ever published. FEATURES:* Over 2000 annotated, illustrated entries describing ERB publications from 1911 to the present.* 500 color images including complete collections of the ERB story-related pulp magazine covers, the first edition hardbacks & their dust jackets; the Grosset & Dunlap editions and the U. S. paperbacks from 1940-1975.

This one-of-a-kind bibliography is a must have for anyone interested in the stories and the story of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Dr. Robert B. Zeuschner, one of the most highly respected ERB scholars, takes the reader on a delightful journey through the publications that made Mr. Burroughs one of the most influential authors of the twentieth century. Don't miss your opportunity to own the most ambitious, colorful and insightful Burroughs bibliography ever published. FEATURES:? Over 2000 annotated, illustrated entries describing ERB publications from 1911 to the present.' 500 color images including complete collections of the ERB story-related pulp magazine covers, the first edition hardbacks & their dust jackets; the Grosset & Dunlap editions and the U. S. paperbacks from 1940-1975.

The definitive guide to two of the most prolific paperback publishers of the stories of Edgar Rice Burroughs. The book includes all known printings and variations of both the United States and Canadian editions. Images throughout show ad pages and other pertinent information. The book gives detailed information on variations of the books about such things as publishers address, ad pages, edge variations, size variations, and others.

So, just how was Tarzan created? Eager to know the inside story about the legendary John Carter and the amazing cities and peoples of Barsoom? Perhaps your taste is more suited to David Innes and the fantastic lost world at the Earth's core? Or maybe wrong-way Napier and the bizarre civilizations of cloud-enshrouded Venus are more to your liking? These pages contain all that you will ever want to know about the wondrous worlds and unforgettable characters penned by the master storyteller Edgar Rice Burroughs. Richard A. Lupoff, the respected critic and writer who helped spark a Burroughs revival in the 1960s, reveals fascinating details about the stories written by the creator of Tarzan. Featured here are outlines of all of Burroughs's major novels, with descriptions of how they were each written and their respective sources of inspiration.