Edgar Rice Burroughs - by Robert B Zeuschner (Paperback)

About the Book

In creating some of the most enduring characters in 20th century literature, Burroughs (18751950) 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 books 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.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"an exhaustive listing of all Burroughs editions and releases"-Library Journal; "an informative and well-ordered work that should rapidly become an indispensable standard reference"-AB Bookman's Weekly; "worthy"-C&RL News; "a useful and well organized survey that covers its subject matter thoroughly"-Critical Mass.

About the Author

A longtime Burroughs collector, Robert B. Zeuschner lives in Sierra Madre, California.