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This Purple Rose book is a collection of the first five stories in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom series: A Princess of Mars (1917), The Gods of Mars (1918), The Warlord of Mars (1919), Thuvia, Maid of Mars (1920) and The Chessmen of Mars (1922). It contains all of the original frontispieces by Frank Schoonover and J. Allen St. John, enhanced and enlarged and is a high quality book with clear formatting and detailed contents. Visit Purple Rose at www.purplerosebooks.com and view our other titles and new releases. John Carter is the hero of Burroughs' Barsoom series. He first appeared in Under the Moons of Mars (later retitled A Princess of Mars) the story which catapaulted Burroughs into the limelight. It was the first of many novels and several sequels followed over the next three decades, further extending Burroughs' vision of Barsoom. The world of Barsoom is a romantic vision of a dying Mars, based on now outdated scientific ideas made popular by Astronomer Percival Lowell in the early 20th century. While depicting many outlandish inventions, and advanced technology, it is a savage, 'frontier' world, of honor, noble sacrifice and constant struggle, where martial prowess is paramount, and where many races fight over dwindling resources. It is filled with lost cities, heroic adventures and undiscovered ancient secrets. The series has inspired a number of well known science fiction writers, and also key scientists involved in both space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life. It has informed and been adapted by many writers, in novels, short stories, television and film.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read the John Carter series many years ago when I was in my early teens and was blown away by the fantasy and descriptive powers of ERB. I was delighted to see and purchase these 5 volumes in all one book. Very well presented and illustrated book. Still makes me smile and relive my youth. Mind you part of the requirement way back then was to read ERB when under the influence of some "red leb", sadly those days are gone but the book remains a quality read whatever your age and influences!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was a recommendation by a friend and I found it excellent. It's also a really good quality book! I rememeber some of the stories from my own childhood and it was lovely to have everything brough vividly back to life for me in this compedium. Highly recommended!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just love these stories - Burroughs' writing style is absorbing and magical. I couldn't put it down - I'd bought this book for my son, but thought I'd just have a quick look through it before giving it to him... well, he didn't actually get it until I'd finished reading it!
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Back to My Teenage Years
I first read these books as a teenager, borrowing them from the library. I was delighted to find that I enjoyed them just as much this time. The stories are "ripping yarns". Read more
Published 27 days ago by Asthenia
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Warlord of Mars was part of my youth. The publicity about the film prompted me to look for the books.When I found your collection I ordered it immediately. Read more
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John Carter of Mars The Collection
I read some of this series of book when I was a teenager and after seeing the new film decided to re-visit them. Read more
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I've just recieved the book and I'm highly disappointed. I's not about the writer, I adore his books but this book has a very bad print. Surely doesn't worth the price. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Altay
disappointing
I have returned this item, as i was very disappointed.
what i thought would be a celebratory edition turned out to be only a xeroxed collection in a big page format, and a... Read more
what i thought would be a celebratory edition turned out to be only a xeroxed collection in a big page format, and a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Y. Dital
Fantasy classic
A must read for fantasy lovers as this series has been the inspiration to many different movies and books over the years.
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In anticipation of the release of the John Carter film I was looking to purchase the book John Carter Princess of Mars. Read more
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John Carter Of Mars: A Collection
On the basis of the film, John Carter being released in cinemas, and after enjoying the books in ebook format, I decided I wanted a physical printed book of the stories. Read more
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