Tarzan and the Castaways: Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library

by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Joe Jusko (Illustrator), Henry G Franke (Afterword)

Overview

Book 24 of the Tarzan® Series - Authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., and Featuring Rare and Previously Unpublished Archival Materials

Stranded on an uncharted Pacific island, Tarzan is forced to take command of an ill-sorted party-English aristocrats, a Dutch officer, a woman of doubtful reputation-to ensure their safety from a band of mutineers led by a madman. A lost colony of Mayans, avid for potential victims for their barbarous human sacrifices, only add to their danger. But the Lord of the Jungle has unexpected allies... Cast away with his band is a shipment of African animals unknown to the island, striking terror in the hearts of the Mayans and mutineers alike-but old friends and familiar antagonists to the man brought up among them...Tarzan of the Apes.

This special Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library edition includes the first publication anywhere of "Murder in the Jungle," the original version of "Tarzan and the Jungle Murders," taken directly from Edgar Rice Burroughs' typescript before the story was heavily rewritten by a pulp magazine editor. For completeness, "Tarzan and the Jungle Murders" will also be included in this edition alongside "Murder in the Jungle."

The Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library

For the first time ever, the Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library presents the complete literary works of the Master of Adventure in uniform hardcover editions. Published by the company founded by Mr. Burroughs in 1923, each volume of the Authorized Library is packed with extras and rarities not to be found in any other edition. From cover art and frontispieces by legendary artist Joe Jusko to forewords and afterwords by today's authorities and luminaries to a treasure trove of bonus materials mined from the company's extensive archives in Tarzana, California, the Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library will take you on a journey of wonder and imagination you will never forget.

Tarzan and the Castaways © 1940, 1941, 1964, 2023 Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This special edition Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library compilation and all other new material therein © Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks Tarzan®, Tarzan of the Apes®, and Lord of the Jungle®, Edgar Rice Burroughs®, and Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library® Owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781951537234
Publisher:	Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.
Publication date:	01/30/2024
Series:	Tarzan , #24
Edition description:	Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library ed.
Pages:	380
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

The creator of the immortal characters Tarzan of the Apes and John Carter of Mars, Edgar Rice Burroughs is one of the world's most popular authors. His timeless tales of heroes and heroines transport readers from the jungles of Africa and the dead sea bottoms of Barsoom to the miles-high forests of Amtor and the savage inner world of Pellucidar, and even to alien civilizations beyond the farthest star. Mr. Burroughs' books are estimated to have sold hundreds of millions of copies, and they have spawned 60 films and 250 television episodes.

Joe Jusko is among today's most acclaimed fantasy, pin-up, and comic artists. His work has been featured on book and comic posters, and on the much-praised 1992 Marvel Masterpieces trading cards. Jusko is a recipient of myriad industry honors, including a Certificate of Merit from the Society of Illustrators and a 2001 Chesley Award nomination. Fittingly, he was born on September 1, sharing his birthday with Edgar Rice Burroughs. Jusko's longtime love of Burroughs' work continues to inspire him in illustrating the Authorized Library and bringing the author's creative vision to life.

Henry G. Franke III is the editor of  The Burroughs Bulletin, the journal of The Burroughs Bibliophiles, the nonprofit literary society devoted to the life and works of Edgar Rice Burroughs. He was the Contributing Editor and penned the introductions for IDW Publishing's Library of American Comics four-volume archival series reprinting Russ Manning's Tarzan newspaper comic strips. Volume 1 won the 2014 Eisner Award for Best Archival Collection-Strips. He also wrote book introductions for IDW's Tarzan - 1929 daily strip reprints and for Tarzan and the Adventurers, the fifth volume in Titan Books' Complete Burne Hogarth Comic Strip Library. He has served three times as the Official Editor of the Edgar Rice Burroughs Amateur Press Association (ERBapa). Franke specializes in collecting art inspired by Burroughs' stories. Franke was in the U.S. Army from 1977 to 2009, and later served as an Army government civilian from 2009 to 2020.