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Collecting Edgar Rice Burroughs by Glenn Erardi

Edgar Rice Burroughs, science fiction author and creator of Tarzan, also wrote many novels featuring tales of other worlds, other cultures, other times. From pulp magazines to movie memorabilia, ERB collectibles can now be found at garage sales and upscale auction houses. Whether it's a movie poster worth thousands of dollars, first edition books worth a few hundred, or the current crop of comics and toys, the range of collectibles grows weekly. With over 255 full color photos, this book provides fans of ERB with an essential guide to the prolific works of this imaginative and popular author. Individual chapters highlight Burroughs' popular series on Mars, Venus, and Pellucidar, western and historical tales, and many more. Featured are pulp fiction magazines, hardcover and softcover books, comics, foreign editions, fanzines, trading cards, even toys and movie posters. Values are included for all items. ERB fans have a treat in store!

Tarzan Forever : The Life of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Creator of Tarzan by John Taliaferro

He didn't begin writing fiction until he was almost 36 years old, with a mediocre track record in school, the army, and business. But once Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) found his calling, it took him barely six months to produce one of the most enduring characters in popular culture. Tarzan of the Apes was a smash hit all around--in the pulp magazine where he first appeared, in book form, and eventually in a series of movies. As in his previous book about "America's Cowboy Artist" Charles M. Russell, Texas-based journalist Taliaferro displays a healthy appreciation for the work of a mass entertainer without making exaggerated claims for its artistic merits. The biographer also knowledgeably describes the publishing environment in which Burroughs operated, showing how the managerial skills the author acquired in a long string of boring jobs helped him squeeze every nickel out of his literary creations. This all-American moxie linked Chicago-born Burroughs to his readers, who also shared his fascination with exotic places (from Africa to Mars), heroes distinguished by brawn and brains, and heroines as scantily clad as possible. While the text capably chronicles Burroughs's personal affairs, Taliaferro sensibly keeps his focus on the fascinating role the Tarzan creator played in our collective fantasy life and in the development of commercial culture. --Wendy Smith

Edgar Rice Burroughs: Creator of Tarzan (World Writers) by William J. Boerst

From Booklist: From the publisher's World Writers series, this volume surveys the life and work of Edgar Rice Burroughs, best known as the creator of Tarzan. Burroughs, who was born in 1875, tried a number of jobs, from office work and retail sales to ranching and gold mining, before finding success as a writer. Boerst chronicles Burroughs' personal life and professional career in this succinct biography. Appendixes include an analysis of Burroughs' writing style, which has been criticized for its formulaic plots and stereotypical characters; a glossary; bibliographies; and source notes. Carolyn Phelan Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved