- Library Binding: 299 pages
- Publisher: McFarland & Company; illustrated edition edition (November 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0786401834
- ISBN-13: 978-0786401833
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 14.1 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 449 g
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As evidenced by these two works, the creator of Tarzan enters the august ranks of writers such as Ray Bradbury and Arthur Conan Doyle who have captured the attention of both lay readers and scholars. A useful reader's guide, the Cyclopaedia is an exhaustive listing of the people, places, terms, characters, and languages, real or imagined, that inhabit Burroughs's world. In a tightly constructed work, editor Brady defines hundreds of terms and references and identifies the book and chapter in which they appear. The work itself makes fascinating reading, as when it traces the different uses and meanings of the word kor. In addition to the definitions, Brady also supplies a chronology of events in Burroughs's fiction, a listing of words in various languages, and wonderful story map that cross-references texts. In contrast, Zeuschner's desciptive bibliography is intended not as a reader's guide but as a guide for scholars and collectors. Zeuschner provides an exhaustive listing of all of Burroughs's American hardcover editions and the major paperback releases published through 1995. In a welcome addition, he also places each of Burroughs's books in its historical context and distinguishes between the conditions of various first editions. The bibliography is supplemented by a 13-page biography, photographs, and extensive appendixes, chief among them a level-headed and helpful section on the values of first editions. Taken together, these two works present a very thorough picture of the internal world of Burroughs's imagination and the external world of his publishing record. Both are highly recommended for academic libraries and public libraries with an active Burroughs circulation. Because the price and format of the Cyclopaedia will keep it from being read along with Burroughs's work, when it would be most appreciated, larger public libraries may want to consider a circulating copy.?Neal Wyatt, Chesterfield Cty. P.L., Va.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Each listing begins with a description of the first magazine appearance of the story; the first hardcover is then examined in detail, with bibliographic data and a detailed description.
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Compete bibliography of the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Oct 31 1999
By Bruce Bozarth (bruce.bozarth@att.net) - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Edgar Rice Burroughs: The Exhaustive Scholar's and Collector's Descriptive Bibliography of American Periodical, Hardcover, Paperback, and Re (Library Binding)
Bob Zeuschner has produced the best bibliography of the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs since Henry Heins. A constant and often accessed resource, it is my most utilitized ERB reference. Even more special, I have an autographed edition!!!
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Brilliant Burroughs bibliography., July 21 1999
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This review is from: Edgar Rice Burroughs: The Exhaustive Scholar's and Collector's Descriptive Bibliography of American Periodical, Hardcover, Paperback, and Re (Library Binding)
This is just about the finest bibliography of the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs ever compliled. Close attention is paid to all editions and the illustrators. A necessity for anyone seriously interested in Mr. Burroughs' work.
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