Celebrating one hundred years of Tarzan, Titan Books presents the only official commemorative illustrated history of this worldwide phenomenon. The ultimate review of a century of Tarzan, lavishly illustrated and with fascinating insight into every element of Burroughs extraordinary legacy from his first writings to the latest stage musical, this is an amazing collection of all things Tarzan.
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A hundred years is a ripe old age, but this epic life of Tarzan doesn't miss a thing. --Empire
It s well researched, fascinating and a testament to Tarzan s longevity and legacy as an artist-inspiring character. --Imagine FX
"Astonishingly, virtually all of those various adaptation-categories get equal and respectful attention in this wonderful book. Griffin tirelessly slogs through every novel...provides a lively overview of every knock-off production, and proves an endlessly intelligent enthusiast for every manifestation of Tarzaniana in existence." --Open Letters Monthly
"The Centennial Celebration is an all-inclusive and must-own appreciation of what is in today's superhero-obsessed mainstream an underrated landmark hero." --Deep Focus Review
"A must buy if you ever loved Tarzan. The book is a perfect way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the jungle man s first appearance." --Wired.com
"The quality of this book as a collector s item is unmatched. It s a brilliant hard cover." --Comic Hype
"An enormous, glossy volume filled with rare art, movie stills, and insights on every corner of the Tarzan universe." --Flavorwire
"An enormous, glossy volume filled with rare art, movie stills, and insights on every corner of the Tarzan universe." --Flavorwire
"The wealth of treasure buried within is immense." --Crome Yellow
"This is an amazing collection of all things Tarzan and a vital addition to any Tarzan-lover s library. --The Geek Path review
"Does an amazing job of demonstrating the breadth and scope of that influence while also being a pure delight. If you care about Tarzan at all, this is definitely one to add to your holiday wish list." --Pretty Clever Films
"Regular AICN readers know that Titan usually knocks books of this ilk out of the park. Even taking into account Titan s lofty pedigree, TARZAN: THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION emerges as magnificently presented, stunningly laid out, and beautifully guided by author Griffin & Co. This may be the company s best work yet." --Ain't It Cool News
"If you're a fan of pulp art, this book is a must-have." --Uproxx feature
"Titan have done a stunning job with this one. It grabs my attention just as an admirer of old school art and literature, so if you're a full-blown Tarzan fan then this would be absolutely unmissable." --Fruitless Pursuits
"Edgar Rice Burroughs was a master storyteller and this book does an excellent job of telling the story of the author and his creation. If you are a fan of old pulps, pop culture, or muscle bound men of honor, do yourself a favor and add this book to your collection." --Cool and Collected
"5 out of 5 stars for this masterpiece. Come celebrate the 100th year of the Ape-Man, I guarantee you will be glad you did!" --SciFi FX
Titan Publishing have released a simply wonderful book which contains multitudes of photos, articles and stories from the legacy that Edgar Rice Burroughs created when he invented Tarzan. --Hey U Guys
"Scott Griffin s very heavy and fabulously illustrated omnibus of Tarzan materials dazzles the eye." --Criticize This
"This is a beautiful hardcover book with thick glossy pages and wonderfully high quality paintings and photos that I wouldn t hesitate to recommending to anyone, Tarzan fan and newbie alike." --City of Films
Author Scott Tracey Griffin skips ably back and forth between the filmms, the books and the comics. --Evening Standard
"I really can t say enough good things about Tarzan: The Centennial Celebration. With so much information, so many great photos and pieces of artwork, ba --The Herts Advertiser 24
"Tarzan : The Centennial Celebration is a must-have -- not just for collectors, but for anyone who holds memories of a chest-thumping hero with a strong moral compass and an unforgettable jungle call." --Town & Gown Magazine
It s well researched, fascinating and a testament to Tarzan s longevity and legacy as an artist-inspiring character. --Imagine FX
"Astonishingly, virtually all of those various adaptation-categories get equal and respectful attention in this wonderful book. Griffin tirelessly slogs through every novel...provides a lively overview of every knock-off production, and proves an endlessly intelligent enthusiast for every manifestation of Tarzaniana in existence." --Open Letters Monthly
"The Centennial Celebration is an all-inclusive and must-own appreciation of what is in today's superhero-obsessed mainstream an underrated landmark hero." --Deep Focus Review
"A must buy if you ever loved Tarzan. The book is a perfect way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the jungle man s first appearance." --Wired.com
"The quality of this book as a collector s item is unmatched. It s a brilliant hard cover." --Comic Hype
"An enormous, glossy volume filled with rare art, movie stills, and insights on every corner of the Tarzan universe." --Flavorwire
"An enormous, glossy volume filled with rare art, movie stills, and insights on every corner of the Tarzan universe." --Flavorwire
"The wealth of treasure buried within is immense." --Crome Yellow
"This is an amazing collection of all things Tarzan and a vital addition to any Tarzan-lover s library. --The Geek Path review
"Does an amazing job of demonstrating the breadth and scope of that influence while also being a pure delight. If you care about Tarzan at all, this is definitely one to add to your holiday wish list." --Pretty Clever Films
"Regular AICN readers know that Titan usually knocks books of this ilk out of the park. Even taking into account Titan s lofty pedigree, TARZAN: THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION emerges as magnificently presented, stunningly laid out, and beautifully guided by author Griffin & Co. This may be the company s best work yet." --Ain't It Cool News
"If you're a fan of pulp art, this book is a must-have." --Uproxx feature
"Titan have done a stunning job with this one. It grabs my attention just as an admirer of old school art and literature, so if you're a full-blown Tarzan fan then this would be absolutely unmissable." --Fruitless Pursuits
"Edgar Rice Burroughs was a master storyteller and this book does an excellent job of telling the story of the author and his creation. If you are a fan of old pulps, pop culture, or muscle bound men of honor, do yourself a favor and add this book to your collection." --Cool and Collected
"5 out of 5 stars for this masterpiece. Come celebrate the 100th year of the Ape-Man, I guarantee you will be glad you did!" --SciFi FX
Titan Publishing have released a simply wonderful book which contains multitudes of photos, articles and stories from the legacy that Edgar Rice Burroughs created when he invented Tarzan. --Hey U Guys
"Scott Griffin s very heavy and fabulously illustrated omnibus of Tarzan materials dazzles the eye." --Criticize This
"This is a beautiful hardcover book with thick glossy pages and wonderfully high quality paintings and photos that I wouldn t hesitate to recommending to anyone, Tarzan fan and newbie alike." --City of Films
Author Scott Tracey Griffin skips ably back and forth between the filmms, the books and the comics. --Evening Standard
"I really can t say enough good things about Tarzan: The Centennial Celebration. With so much information, so many great photos and pieces of artwork, ba --The Herts Advertiser 24
"Tarzan : The Centennial Celebration is a must-have -- not just for collectors, but for anyone who holds memories of a chest-thumping hero with a strong moral compass and an unforgettable jungle call." --Town & Gown Magazine
About the Author
Scott Tracy Griffin is considered one of the foremost Edgar Rice Burroughs experts in the world, with 30 years of articles appearing in magazines, journals, academia and fanzines, Griffin lives within swinging distance of Tarzana.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Honda Man
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A good all round insight on all aspects of Tarzan from beginning to end. Very good pictures, excellent value and really took me back to my boyhood days.
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This book is lavishly illustrated throughout with colourful artwork and stills from the films. It's a mine of information about the creation of all the books, with a brief storyline of the twenty-four novels. Hollywood never really did the ape-man justice - he wasn't a monosyllabic tree-swinging hero; in fact, Tarzan became fluent in many languages, among them French, German and Russian.
Ron Ely, one of the many screen Tarzans, provides a Foreword in which he rightly states that he believes most of the films and TV productions misplaced the ape-man by putting him into contemporary society when the basic allure is the period he was created, the 1920s, an age when communication and travel were protracted and challenging; though the film Greystoke came close. It's about time this great character was restored to his former glory, not as an adventurer in children's fiction but as an exciting pulse-pounding adult hero, which was the original creation.
Indeed, the books were considered inappropriate by the Soviet and Nazi regimes as Tarzan represented bold individualism, so the books were banned or burned. Burning didn't have much effect, of course: over 100 million books by the author, Edgar Rice Burroughs, have been sold, in 37 languages, including Braille and Esperanto.
This is a book to enjoy and treasure, a slice of cultural history.
Tracy Scott Griffin has done a great service to all fans of the ape man.
Ron Ely, one of the many screen Tarzans, provides a Foreword in which he rightly states that he believes most of the films and TV productions misplaced the ape-man by putting him into contemporary society when the basic allure is the period he was created, the 1920s, an age when communication and travel were protracted and challenging; though the film Greystoke came close. It's about time this great character was restored to his former glory, not as an adventurer in children's fiction but as an exciting pulse-pounding adult hero, which was the original creation.
Indeed, the books were considered inappropriate by the Soviet and Nazi regimes as Tarzan represented bold individualism, so the books were banned or burned. Burning didn't have much effect, of course: over 100 million books by the author, Edgar Rice Burroughs, have been sold, in 37 languages, including Braille and Esperanto.
This is a book to enjoy and treasure, a slice of cultural history.
Tracy Scott Griffin has done a great service to all fans of the ape man.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By CAPT A
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One of the best books about Tarzan ever to cross my path. Can't recommend it enough. Bursting with artowork and facts.
Don't hesitate, buy it. Buy two!! One to read, one to just look good on a shelf.
Don't hesitate, buy it. Buy two!! One to read, one to just look good on a shelf.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Bazzer1966
A must for every Tarzan fan who enjoys either reading or watching the films from Elmo Lincoln to Casper Van Dean
0 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Tony Tovell
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Wow -what a surprise and what a wonderful book that exceeded all my expectations.
If you are a Tarzan fan or somebody who enjoys the history of the cinema this is a must for you.
Such good value for such a wonderful book. Purchased as a present I wanted to keep it for myself.
Highly recommended.
If you are a Tarzan fan or somebody who enjoys the history of the cinema this is a must for you.
Such good value for such a wonderful book. Purchased as a present I wanted to keep it for myself.
Highly recommended.
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