Book 19 of the Tarzan Series - Special Edition Authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., Featuring Rare and Previously Unpublished Archival Materials
Tarzan of the Apes had heard only rumors of the Kavuru-a strange, evil tribe said to have long reaped their human prey from among the local natives. But when they stole the daughter of Muviro, chief of the Waziri, the Lord of the Jungle sets out in search of their legend-shrouded village on a mission of rescue--or, if need be, revenge. He does not know that his trail runs close to that of a strange group of survivors of a crashed plane--including his beloved mate, Jane, who must call upon all the skills she has learned from Tarzan to keep herself and her companions alive amid the terrors of the jungle and an even worse danger lurking in their midst. But the stranded party and the ape-man are destined for a rendezvous with blood and fire--in the dreaded temple of the Kavuru.
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 handsome uniform editions. Published by the company founded by Burroughs himself 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's Quest (c) 1935, 1936 Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. This special edition Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library compilation and all other new material therein (c) Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks Tarzan(R), Tarzan of the Apes(TM), and Lord of the Jungle(R), Edgar Rice Burroughs(R), and Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library(TM) Owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.
Bledig, Joan: - Joan Bledig is an avowed longtime fan of the writings of Edgar Rice Burroughs, discovering Tarzan and Jane in the 1950s. Her goal was to assemble a complete set of Burroughs first editions, which she finally accomplished in the early years of the twenty-first century. She joined The Burroughs Bibliophiles in 1965. From 2014 to 2022, she served as Chairman of the Board of this international literary society. Joan has chaired and cochaired a number of Burroughs fan gatherings, both Dum-Dums and ECOFs. She has confessed to attempting to swing on a vine across a section of the north branch of the Chicago River near her childhood home and falling in the river instead. Of course, she said, "I chose a point to swing across to a gravel bar where the water was only about a foot deep. The channel between the bank and the bar was quite narrow, the main channel being significantly wider and on the other side of the bar. So, it wasn't that far to fall. At least I had the foresight to try this without anyone else in attendance to witness this, my ultimate jungle failure. Needless to say, it wasn't the first time I entered the waters of that river involuntarily. When I think of it now, I must have been crazy back then. Chicago River water cleanup was something far, far, far in the future." By the way, Joan connected a few years back with the man who had let her read his copy of Tarzan of the Apes. He still has the book and sent her a photo of it in his bookcase of Edgar Rice Burroughs books.
Burroughs, Edgar Rice: - 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.
Jusko, Joe: - 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.
