Edgar Rice Burroughs: The man who created Tarzan
by Irwin Porges
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A biography of the writer who created Tarzan and was an innovator of American science fiction.Tags
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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.
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 [book:Edgar Rice Burroughs: Master of Adventure], the pair creates the most complete over view of ERB's life to date.
Exceptionally interesting biographical account of Mr. Burroughs' life and writings.
Irwin Porges devoted many years of his life to this excellent massive biography which is as readable as it is heavy. (The page count doesn't tell the tale, because the book is coffee-table sized and weighs in at 5.4 pounds.) Porges had unlimited access to the Burroughs archives, and he makes great use of this access -- but he also shows an excellent ability to read between the lines of the letters and situations the book explores, and through this a fascinating compelling portrait of an interesting human being living a very interesting life emerges. This is also a great tale of early Hollywood -- and finally it's a great story of a man achieving immense success but never getting complete respect in the professional world he inhabits. show more This quest for respect, and its denial by the industry, gives focus and direction to the story, as you find yourself rooting for Burroughs to get the full measure of respect he deserved. All in all, this is a wonderful book, recommended first for Burroughs afficianados, but not only for them, for it is a window into an intriguing world, both real and imaginary. Well worth having on your bookshelf. ( Michael D. Sellers ) show less
May 4, 2020Finnish
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- Original publication date
- 1975
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- Edgar Rice Burroughs
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- Dedication
- To my wife Cele, not only for the years of research, but for her spirit and enthusiasm that transformed this formidable task into an adventure.
- First words
- On a July day in 1911 Edgar Rice Burroughs sat in a small office at the intersection of Market and Monroe Street in Chicago.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)At first his worlds, they quickly became the pleasure and dream worlds of others - the eternal legacy of Edgar Rice Burroughs.
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- This is for the first edition, single volume of 'Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Man Who Created Tarzan', or the re-issue double book set. Orphaned volumes of the re-issue may me listed individually elsewhere (see work-to-wor... (show all)k relationships for locations).
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