Edgar Rice Burroughs: The Man Who Created Tarzan

by Irwin Porges, Ray Bradbury (Introduction), Hulbert Burroughs (Editor)

HC/DJ, VG/VG condition. Green cloth boards with black pastedown to spine and far side. Black "signature" lettering to cover and gilt titling to spine. Book in very good condition, with some edgewear. Profusely illustrated with photographs. Clean, unmarked pages. Straight spine, tight binding. DJ is in VG condition. Some curling and tearing to edges. Discoloration, mostly to edges and spine. 820 pgs. quarto original price at $12.95 unclipped jacket GREAT BIOGRAPHICAL RESOURCE!!! B Rhodes-KFB-5.1-rm D bks P

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction

819 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1975

Reviews

[Michael Hatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This biography by Irwin Porges is the result of his unlimited access to the ERB, Inc. archives. The life and times of Edgar Rice Burroughs are covered in depth. From his formative years in Chicago to his death in 1950, Burroughs is presented with all his faults and ambitions. The detail of his life's events include the inspiration, concept, writing and publishing of his many novels and other works. Many photos are presented throughout the book. Anyone with an interest in the creator of the worlds most iconic jungle hero, will find this book richly rewarding.

[Rick · Rating 5 out of 5]

A comprehensive, two volume paperback biography complete with extensive photographs covering most of aspects of ERB's long life and career. When paired with Richard Lupoff's excellent Edgar Rice Burroughs: Master of Adventure , the pair creates the most complete over view of ERB's life to date.

[Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a huge hardback study of the life and work of Burroughs, filled with fascinating detail and interesting anecdotes. It's a scholarly work, but it's never boring. It's illustrated profusely with photographs and is a treasure for fans of Tarzan and ERB's other works.

[Dan Blackley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bought this book on ebay. ALWAYS BY BOOKS FROM SMOKE FREE HOMES!!

[Craig Herbertson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Worth it for the pictures and comprehensive detail but becomes an unnecessary plot description and critique of the plots by a biographer that seemed to have just discovered the books. That is, you'd read them and he seemed not to have until the biography. Otherwise a kind of must have for the fan

[Keith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting biography of this best-selling author. I've read most of the Tarzan books as a kid and some of the Mars and Venus books.

[Ronald · Rating 4 out of 5]

read some time in 1983