Edgar Rice Burroughs set Tarzan Forever: The Life of ERB, Collecting ERB illus.

Description: Edgar Rice Burroughs set. The first book is "Collecting Edgar Rice Burroughs" by Glenn Erardi published by Schiffer Publishing 2000 first edition first printing. Edgar Rice Burroughs, science fiction author and creator of Tarzan(R), 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. 144 pages. Color vintage illustrations throughout. Measures about 8.5" x 11". Selling for over $40.00 on other sites in this brand new condition. The second book is "Tarzan Forever: The Life of Edgar Rice Burroughs Creator of Tarzan" by John Taliaferro published by Scribner 1999 first edition first printing. 400 pages, chapter notes, biographical notes, index, 14 pages of black and white photographs. Color illustrated dust wrapper with black and white photograph of author on rear panel. Drawn extensively from Burroughs's own correspondence, memos, and manuscripts, the richly detailed narrative reveals how Burroughs, and down on his luck Chicago pencil sharpener salesman, first wrote about his most famous character, and how he grasped the appeal of this "feral god" and how he spent the rest of his life nurturing and protecting it. Size 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Edgar Rice Burroughs (September 1, 1875 – March 19, 1950) was an American fiction writer best known for his celebrated and prolific output in the adventure and science-fiction genres. Among the most notable of his creations are the jungle man Tarzan, the heroic adventurer John Carter and the fictional landmass within Earth known as Pellucidar. Burroughs' California ranch is now the center of the Tarzana neighborhood in Los Angeles.

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Location: Huntingtown, Maryland

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