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Massive ERB Black Friday Sale!

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Enter a universe of adventure with our truly MASSIVE Black Friday Sale! From ERB-related books, comics, puzzles, and playing cards to our classy Tarzan Crest Clothing and Hand-Painted Tarzan Centennial Anniversary Statue crafted by legendary artist Joe DeVito, it’s all on sale! The sale begins today and ends January 4, 2026, so don’t miss out on your chance to expand your Edgar Rice Burroughs collection or pick out the perfect gift for that special ERB fan in your life at these unprecedented discounted prices!

20% Off Most of the Books in Our Inventory!

All paperback and standard hardcover editions of our Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe, Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library, and Wild Adventures of Edgar Rice Burroughs books are now on sale at 20% off the list price! ***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SALE DOES NOT INCLUDE BOOKS ON PREORDER.***

4 Books for the Price of 3 Sale on all of the
ERB Authorized Library Tarzan Books

For a limited time, you can now get Tarzan Sets #1–4, #5–8, #9–12, #13–16, #17–20, and #21–24, at the special offer of 4 books for the price of 3! The sale on Tarzan Sets #5–8, #9–12, #13–16, #17–20, and #21–24 ends January 5, 2026, so now’s the perfect time to fill in the gaps in your Tarzan library! And don’t forget, each individual volume of Tarzan books #1–24 is also on sale at 20% off until January 4, 2026 (this discount cannot be combined with the “4 Books for the Price of 3” sale or any other offer).

SPECIAL OFFER! You can now get a complete set of all 24 original Tarzan books (#1–24) for over 25% off!

Merchandise on Sale!

Selected ERB merchandise, including Tarzan Crest Clothing, puzzles, playing cards, and the Hand-Painted Tarzan Centennial Anniversary Statue are on sale until January 4, 2026. Browse the sale items here!

Preorder Barsoom Volumes #6–8 and Get 20% Off!*

For a limited time, preorder Barsoom set #6–8 (The Master Mind of Mars, A Fighting Man of Mars, and Swords of Mars) in the standard hardcover editions and get 20% off! Just click here to take advantage of this special offer.

* Standard hardcover editions only. This special discount does not apply to preorders of the Joe Jusko Legend Editions.

 

Warehouse Closed for Thanksgiving

Our warehouse and office will be closed Thursday, 11/27/2025, through Sunday, 11/30/2025, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Any orders from our online store that are placed during that window will ship the week of 12/1/2025.

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Preorder Now: Barsoom® Books #6–8
in the Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library™

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Cover art by Joe Jusko

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 (Tarzana, California) Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., the company founded by the creator of Tarzan of the Apes® and John Carter of Mars®, is pleased to announce preorders for volumes 6, 7, and 8 in the Edgar Rice Burroughs’ original Barsoom® Saga in handsome ERB Authorized Library editions, sporting brand-new epic cover art and interior frontispieces by legendary artist Joe Jusko. For a limited time, preorder the standard hardcover editions of all three books together and get 20% off, or preorder the new Joe Jusko Legend Editions (see below for more details) from the individual product pages for The Master Mind of Mars, A Fighting Man of Mars, and Swords of Mars. (Please note: The “Buy All 3 Books and Get 20% Off” sale does not apply to the Joe Jusko Legend Editions.)

These stunning hardcover editions feature gorgeous new cover art and frontispieces by Joe Jusko; forewords by award-winning scholar and editor Garyn G. Roberts (The Prentice Hall Anthology of Science Fiction), New York Times best-selling author David Weber (the Honor Harrington series), and screenwriter and author Michael Kogge (John Carter of Mars: The Audio Series, Star Wars); afterwords by noted ERB scholar Henry G. Franke III; and a bounty of rare and previously unpublished bonus materials from our archives in Tarzana, California.

In The Master Mind of Mars, Captain Ulysses Paxton finds himself reborn on Barsoom after suffering an awful fate in the trenches of World War I. Renamed Vad Varo, he is employed as bodyguard and assistant to Ras Thavas, a scientific genius devoid of a moral compass who has learned the gruesome art of transplanting brains and organs from one living being to another, whether human or otherwise. When an old and wicked crone exchanges bodies with the fair Valla Dia, Vad Varo must revive a frightful crew of lab specimens to help him correct the heinous wrong—or die in the attempt!

A Fighting Man of Mars finds lowly padwar Tan Hadron of Helium cruelly rejected by the beautiful, noble-born Sanoma Tora, a result of his low rank and social standing. But when the woman who has spurned him is kidnapped, Tan Hadron sets out selflessly to pursue her abductors to the very ends of Barsoom. To achieve his goal, he must confront dangers as daunting as any faced by the revered John Carter, Warlord of Mars, for both the mighty Jeddak of Jahar and a madman with the ultimate superweapon stand in his way.

A new threat has arisen upon Barsoom in Swords of Mars—the powerful assassins’ guild of Zodanga, capable of toppling entire governments with the stroke of a sword. Now John Carter, Warlord of Mars, seeks to infiltrate the guild’s corrupt den in disguise. When fate places him in the employ of one of the guild’s targets, he finds himself in a perilous game of betrayal and murder between two cold-hearted, rival inventors. But the power-hungry scientists may prove to be the real threat, as their ambition has led to the abduction of Dejah Thoris, who has been stolen away to Thuria—Barsoom’s nearer moon!

Volumes 6, 7, and 8 of the Barsoom Saga are expected to ship Spring 2026.

   

                                                                                                     Cover art by Joe Jusko

Buy All 3 Books and Get 20% Off!*

For a limited time, buy the set of all three standard hardcover editions of The Master Mind of Mars, A Fighting Man of Mars, and Swords of Mars and get 20% off! Just click here to take advantage of this special offer.

* This special discount does not apply to the Joe Jusko Legend Editions.

Joe Jusko Legend Editions

Beginning with the Barsoom Saga, we have begun offering a special Joe Jusko Legend Edition for each title in the ERB Authorized Library. Each Joe Jusko Legend Edition will be limited to only 300 copies and will feature:

  • A dust jacket highlighting the virgin cover art (no text will be printed over the artwork)
  • Wraparound illustrated exterior boards
  • A collectible Joe Jusko Legend Edition trading card featuring the book’s cover art by Joe Jusko
  • A bookplate signed by renowned fantasy artist Joe Jusko, along with a facsimile signature of Edgar Rice Burroughs

 

How to Purchase the Joe Jusko Legend Editions:

To purchase the Joe Jusko Legend Editions, simply visit the product page for each book (The Master Mind of Mars, A Fighting Man of Mars, and Swords of Mars), under “Format” select the option for “Hardcover Joe Jusko Legend Edition” from the drop-down menu, and add the item to your cart.

Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library™

The Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library presents for the first time ever 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.

About Edgar Rice Burroughs: Master of Adventure™

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. Mr. Burroughs’ 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.

About Joe Jusko: Visionary Artist

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.

© Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks Edgar Rice Burroughs®, Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library™, and ERB Authorized Library™, John Carter®, John Carter of Mars®, Dejah Thoris®, A Princess of Mars®, Gods of Mars®, Warlord of Mars®, Barsoom®, Tarzan®, Tarzan of the Apes®, Pellucidar®, Amtor™, Beyond the Farthest Star™, and Master of Adventure™ Owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Associated logos, characters, names, and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks or registered trademarks of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

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Preorder Trailblazer: The Autobiography of Tarzan’s Creator—
plus ERB’s 150th Birthday Sale!

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Cover art by John Coleman Burroughs
Design by Mike Wolfer

September 1, 2025 (Tarzana, California) – In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Edgar Rice Burroughs, who was born on this day in 1875, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming publication of Trailblazer: The Autobiography of Tarzan’s Creator. The 20,000-word “Autobiography,” dictated by Burroughs at the prompting of his book publisher in 1929 for the purposes of promotion, has never before seen print and details in his own words the life of the Master of Adventure from his birth to 1914. A compelling, insightful, and often humorous and self-deprecating account of the man who singlehandedly transformed popular culture with his iconic creations, Trailblazer is the true American success story. Burroughs writes of his days as a schoolboy in Chicago and a cowboy in Idaho; his trials and triumphs as a cadet in the Michigan Military Academy; his service in the 7th U.S. Cavalry chasing the notorious outlaw the Apache Kid in the mountains of the Arizona Territory; and his struggles as a young husband, father, and failed businessman. The “Autobiography” concludes with Edgar Rice Burroughs’ ultimate achievement: the creation of the immortal Tarzan of the Apes and John Carter of Mars, the beloved heroes of his tales of adventure and romance that forever imprinted his presence on global culture.

Trailblazer sheds light on Edgar Rice Burroughs the Man, showing both his doubts and his courage in the face of adversity. Moreover, it counters oft-told and misleading narratives about his views on race, illustrating his sympathetic feelings and respect for the Indigenous peoples he encountered in the American Southwest, and his high opinion of a regiment of Black soldiers quartered at Fort Grant, Arizona, beside and under whom he served while in the cavalry.

Supplementing the “Autobiography” is a 20,000-word profile of the author by noted ERB scholar Henry G. Franke III, picking up where Burroughs’ firsthand account leaves off and covering the remainder of his life and career. Here we see Burroughs metamorphose from a budding author into a successful entrepreneur who launched a worldwide industry of Tarzan film, radio, publishing, licensing, and merchandising, all while he continued to write his highly popular novels. Franke also details how Burroughs could not refuse the call to duty after witnessing firsthand the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, risking the dangers of Pacific Theater as the oldest accredited war correspondent in World War II.

Trailblazer is rounded out by 17 essays by Edgar Rice Burroughs on his extraordinary life and groundbreaking career, including 4 previously unpublished travelogues written with all his trademark wit, humor, and engaging literary style: “The Mono Creek Trip,” “Notes on the Trip to Mono Creek and Porpoise Lake,” “The Eleven-Year Itch,” and “The Death Valley Expedition of the Intrepid Thirty-Threeers.” The book also features copious rare photographs and illustrations from ERB, Inc.’s archives in Tarzana, California, and includes heartfelt forewords by two of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ great-granddaughters, Kathleen Bonnaud and Llana Jane Burroughs, as well as an illuminating introduction by Henry G. Franke III.

Trailblazer: The Autobiography of Tarzan’s Creator offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the world’s most popular and beloved authors, and will be enjoyed by fans of his fantastical tales, students of literature and history, and anyone interested in reading the captivating life story of a unique and creative soul.

Available in paperback, standard hardcover, and a hardcover limited Collector’s Edition. Expected to ship Winter 2025/2026.

Bonus Trading Card—While Supplies Last!

All preorders of Trailblazer: The Autobiography of Tarzan’s Creator placed directly from ERB, Inc.’s online store will come with an exclusive collectible trading card featuring a specially colorized photograph of Edgar Rice Burroughs when he was a cadet in the Michigan Military Academy in 1895. Following the preorder period, this exclusive trading card will continue to be offered with direct orders of the book from our online store while supplies last.

Hardcover Limited Collector’s Edition

The hardcover Collector’s Edition of Trailblazer features:

  • A commemorative bookplate signed by Edgar Rice Burroughs’ great-granddaughters Kathleen Bonnaud and Llana Jane Burroughs; Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., President James Sullos; and Trailblazer coeditors Christopher Paul Carey and Henry G. Franke III, as well as a facsimile signature of Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • A second exclusive collectible trading card, this one featuring a specially colorized photograph of Edgar Rice Burroughs in 1912, the year Under the Moons of Mars and Tarzan of the Apes were published
  • Special printed exterior boards
  • A limited print run of only 300 copies

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Edgar Rice Burroughs

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.

Henry G. Franke III

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.

ERB’s 150th Birthday Sale!

To celebrate the occasion of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ 150th birthday, we are having a site-wide sale! For the entire month of September, use coupon code ERB150 at checkout and receive 20% off every currently available item offered directly from our webstore.* We’re so excited about ERB’s 150th birthday that the sale even includes a 20% discount on Collector’s Editions of our books!

* This sale cannot be combined with any other promotional discount (such as the sale on sets of ERB Authorized Library volumes) and excludes book preorders.

© Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks Tarzan®, Tarzan of the Apes®, John Carter®, John Carter of Mars®, Barsoom®, Amtor™, Pellucidar®, Beyond the Farthest Star™, Edgar Rice Burroughs®, and Master of Adventure™ Owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

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Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., Announces
John Carter, Warlord of Mars Animated Series

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Monday, July 21, 2025 (Tarzana, CA) – Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., representing the estate of the iconic author behind Tarzan® and John Carter of Mars®, is developing an animated series based on the John Carter of Mars novels.

Michael Kogge, who is writing and directing John Carter of Mars: The Audio Series and whose other credits include projects for Lucasfilm (Star Wars), Disney Interactive, Playtone, and Warner Bros., has been tapped to develop the series. Jim Sullos and Wolf Larson will oversee for Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

Edgar Rice Burroughs originated the story of John Carter of Mars in his first novel, A Princess of Mars, over 100 years ago. In 1936, legendary animator Bob Clampett (Looney Tunes) and Burroughs’ son, John Coleman Burroughs, created a test reel to pitch a series of nine-minute animated John Carter shorts to MGM that never came to fruition. This series would be the first time John Carter of Mars has been fully realized in animation.

“In this era of incredible animation, with shows like Castlevania, Blood of Zeus, and Twilight of the Gods pushing the genre of fantasy action-adventure to new heights, there couldn’t be a better time for the Martian saga of John Carter and Princess Dejah Thoris to be told through bold, ground-breaking animation,” Kogge said.

“We’re thrilled to endorse Michael Kogge’s inspired vision for our John Carter animated series, driven by his exceptional direction of John Carter of Mars: The Audio Series,” said Wolf Larson, head of the entertainment division of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. “Edgar Rice Burroughs’ eleven John Carter novels, combined with the countless comics and authorized stories by other authors, offer a vast tapestry that has inspired cinematic giants like George Lucas and James Cameron. With animation’s soaring popularity, we’re ready to unleash the boundless wonders of Mars in a thrilling epic that will enthrall both loyal fans and new explorers alike.”

“The explosive rise of action-adventure animation has captivated audiences around the world, making it the perfect moment to launch our John Carter animated series. This marks a new era in storytelling for the Edgar Rice Burroughs universe and we’re excited that Michael Kogge will help bring Mars to life,” added Jim Sullos, President of ERB, Inc.

More will be revealed at 2025’s San Diego Comic Con during the Edgar Rice Burroughs panel on Friday, July 25th, 2025 at 4 p.m. in room 32AB at the San Diego Convention Center.

About Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

From its headquarters in Tarzana, California, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., administers the intellectual property of American author Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875–1950), one of the twentieth century’s most prolific and enduring writers. Mr. Burroughs’ stories have been adapted into 60 films and 250 television episodes, and are featured in comic books, video games, apparel, and other merchandise. Through worldwide ownership of copyrights and trademarks, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., oversees authorized adaptations of his literary works in film, television, radio, publishing, theatrical stage productions, licensing, and merchandising. The company is owned by Mr. Burroughs’ heirs and continues to operate from offices the author built in 1927 on the site of his former Tarzana ranch in the San Fernando Valley.

About Michael Kogge

Michael Kogge is an award-winning writer-producer and #1 best-selling author. He currently is writing and directing the official John Carter of Mars: The Audio Series for Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. and Pocket Universe Productions starring Sean Patrick Flanery (Young Indiana Jones), Bruce Boxleitner (Babylon 5), Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager), Wasé Chief (Kevin Costner’s Horizon), and Ian McDiarmid (Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith). He has written projects for Lucasfilm, Disney Interactive, Playtone, Warner Bros., and Oscar-nominated actors, and has two television series in active development. He penned the young adult novels of the recent Star Wars sequel trilogy, with his novelization of The Last Jedi reaching #1 on the UK book charts. He is represented by WME and Felker Toczek.

For more information, contact:

James Sullos, President, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., jsullos@erburroughs.com
Wolf Larson, Vice President, ERB Entertainment, wolflarson@erburroughs.com

© Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks Tarzan®, John Carter®, John Carter of Mars®, A Princess of Mars®, Warlord of Mars®, and Edgar Rice Burroughs® Owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

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John Carter of Mars: The Audio Series Casting News,
Plus Gallery of ERB Kickstarter Ending Soon!

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Pocket Universe Productions and Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.,  are thrilled to announce that Tony and Olivier award-winning actor Ian McDiarmid has joined John Carter of Mars®: The Audio Series as the Man in the Atmosphere Factory, the mysterious engineer who teaches John Carter the deepest secrets of Mars.

Perhaps best known for playing the villainous Emperor in George Lucas’s STAR WARS saga, the Scottish McDiarmid has appeared on stage in leading roles on Broadway and London’s West End and has worked with many of the world’s top film directors, including Tim Burton and James Gray.

On radio, he most notably voiced Satan in the BBC Radio 4’s adaptation of John Milton’s PARADISE LOST and also Prospero in the 2021 BBC Radio 3 production of THE TEMPEST. McDiarmid’s most recent roles include the drifter Davies in a stage revival of Harold Pinter’s THE CARETAKER and the dual leads of Geoffrey and Sibelius in the world premiere of Julian Barnes’s play THE LEMON TABLE, directed by Michael Grandage.

We are thrilled to have Ian in our production. Trust us when we say you will not hear another character like him!

John Carter of Mars: The Audio Series on PledgeBox

For those of you who have not backed, you can still join in on the fun thorough our Pre-Order Store on PledgeBox where you can purchase some of the exclusive Kickstarter items, including new ones, while supplies last.

New Exclusive Items on PledgeBox:

New! 28” x 18” Audio Series Movie-Style Poster – Show your love for the audio series on the wall in a “movie-style” poster with logo, credits, and the legendary A Princess of Mars art by Frank Frazetta, in partnership with Frazetta Girls!

New! Limited Edition Warlord of Mars T-Shirt – This is an all-new shirt, with art by Robert Abbett from the paperback.

Stay tuned for the reveal of more exciting reveals as we head into the studio to finally begin recording!

LAST CHANCE—Mike Wolfer’s Gallery of Edgar Rice Burroughs
Kickstarter Campaign Ending Soon!

The Kickstarter campaign for Mike Wolfer’s Gallery of Edgar Rice Burroughs ends on Sunday, April 13! Officially licensed by ERB, Inc., this comic book features 32 beautiful full-page illustrations of various Burroughs characters such as Jane Porter, The Moon Maid, Dian the Beautiful of Pellucidar, Carson of Venus, Victory Harben, and many more, including See-ta the Savage from the lost prehistoric world of The Land That Time Forgot­! Also included in the campaign is Creating Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe Illustrated Epics, a 48-page guidebook full of comics scripting advice and page layout tips, as well as dozens of behind-the-scenes character and location design sketches from series like The Land That Time Forgot, The Monster Men, Victory Harben, Pellucidar, Carson of Venus, and more! Don’t miss out—back the campaign today!

© Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks John Carter®, John Carter of Mars®, Warlord of Mars®, Tarzan®, Jane Porter®, Carson of Venus®, Pellucidar®, Dian the Beautiful, The Land That Time Forgot®, See-ta the Savage™, The Moon Maid™, The Monster Men™, Victory Harben, Edgar Rice Burroughs®, Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe™, ERB Universe, and Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe Illustrated Epics™ Owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Associated logos, characters, names, and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks or registered trademarks of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

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Preorder Now: GAUNTLETS OF MARS: A Novel of Barsoom®
by Chris L Adams

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Cover art by Douglas Klauba

In the novel Dark Tides of Mars, author Chris L Adams transported readers back in time to Barsoom’s glory days, before the oceans evaporated and its proud peoples were forced to construct an atmosphere factory to keep themselves alive on a dying world. Now, learn why Barsoom was fated to face such an ecological apocalypse in this thrilling sequel, Gauntlets of Mars: A Novel of Barsoom, the newest volume in the Wild Adventures of Edgar Rice Burroughs series!

Gauntlets of Mars features cover art and interior illustrations by renowned visual artist Douglas Klauba, and will be available in paperback, standard hardcover, and a hardcover Collector’s Edition. The book is expected to ship to customers Summer 2025.

Across the Seas of Time

Stranded one million years ago in the glory days of Barsoom, when great oceans spanned the planet’s now-barren deserts, warrior-scientist Dat Voga has faced some serious obstacles since he and his companion arrived in the middle of a hurricane. But the most serious challenge is yet to be overcome. The longer Dat Voga remains in the past, the more likely he will cause irreparable damage to the future…a future in which he and his friends may cease to exist. But with the secret to returning to his own era locked in the head of a deranged madman who dwells in another age, his fate may be sealed before his life even begins.

Sample interior illustrations by Douglas Klauba

Special Offer with Preorder of Hardcover Collector’s Edition—Collectible Trading Card and Signed Bookplate!

All preorders of the hardcover Collector’s Edition of Gauntlets of Mars placed directly from ERB, Inc.’s online store will come with an exclusive collectible trading card featuring the book’s cover art by Douglas Klauba.

The hardcover Collector’s Edition is limited to only 200 copies and will feature a special bookplate signed by author Chris L Adams, artist Douglas Klauba, and ERB, Inc., President and Wild Adventures of ERB Series Editor James Sullos, along with a facsimile of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ signature.

Get this special offer only by preordering Gauntlets of Mars: A Novel of Barsoom from our online store and selecting the option for the hardcover Collector’s Edition.

The Wild Adventures of Edgar Rice Burroughs™

In the Wild Adventures of Edgar Rice Burroughs series, today’s authors innovate and expand upon Burroughs’ classic tales of wonder in truly wild fashion, even moving his characters and storylines outside the bounds of canon to alternate universes!

Preorder your copy of Gauntlets of Mars: A Novel of Barsoom today!

About Chris L Adams (Author)

Chris spent years playing guitar in various bands and during that time was more of a voracious reader than a writer. After his last band collapsed, he turned from writing songs to writing stories, including his Barsoom duology, Dark Tides of Mars and Gauntlets of Mars.

In addition to writing, Chris also dabbles in painting; the cover art for his latest novel, A Savage from Atlantis, was created from one of his paintings. More information about Chris and his works can be found on his website, including links, a list of available stories, and other items of interest.

Chris resides in Southern West Virginia with his wife and daughter.

About Douglas Klauba (Illustrator)

An award-winning illustrator, Douglas Klauba was born and raised in Chicago, and is a graduate of the American Academy of Art. His paintings have been included in the art annuals of Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art, the Society of Illustrators, and Imagine FX magazine. He was Artist Guest of Honor at the 2016 Burroughs Bibliophiles Dum-Dum convention, and he previously provided artwork for the novels Tarzan Trilogy, Untamed Pellucidar, Tarzan and the Valley of Gold, The Girl from Hollywood Centennial Edition, Tarzan and the Forest of Stone, and Dark Tides of Mars, all published by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

About Edgar Rice Burroughs

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.

© Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks John Carter®, John Carter of Mars®, Barsoom®, Tarzan®, Tarzan of the Apes™, Pellucidar®, Beyond the Farthest Star™, The Girl from Hollywood™, Edgar Rice Burroughs®, and The Wild Adventures of Edgar Rice Burroughs™ Owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Associated logos, characters, names, and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks or registered trademarks of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

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Kickstarter and Trailer Launch for JOHN CARTER OF MARS®: THE AUDIO SERIES!

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Kickstarter and Trailer Launch for
JOHN CARTER OF MARS®: THE AUDIO SERIES!

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 (Tarzana, California) Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., the company founded by the creator of Tarzan®, and Pocket Universe Productions™, the audio production company behind EC Comics Presents, are excited to announce the launch of John Carter of Mars®: The Audio Series on Kickstarter! This officially authorized production kicks off with A Princess of Mars®, the timeless novel that introduced John Carter to millions of readers worldwide. For the first time ever, you can experience this beloved saga through a multi-cast audio drama featuring stellar talent from both the United Kingdom and the United States.


Sean Patrick Flanery, of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and The Boondock Saints, will voice the lead role of John Carter. He is the John Carter of Mars fans have been waiting for!

“Some of my most potent memories are snapshots from the AM radio stories of my youth. Our whole family would cram onto the bathroom floor and let our ears unfold a brilliant universe. It was the only place that provided complete silence and darkness,” Sean says. “Now, to be involved in painting with an Edgar Rice Burroughs palette? I’m honored. That will most certainly create more of those memories for young and old alike.”

The Kickstarter trailer has been released – watch it here!

We will also be offering limited-edition, never-before-released items as rewards for those who pledge and help make this a reality! These include:

  • Digital download and Double CD set of the audio drama
  • Role-playing game supplement compatible with Fifth Edition and OSR rules
  • Foldable map of Barsoom (Mars)
  • A Princess of Mars novels in both English and Martian
  • Exclusive, custom-made Woola plush – first of its kind!
  • Character prints signed by Sean Patrick Flanery and cast

Early bird pledges receive a discount on the Sean Patrick Flanery autograph package!

PLEDGE NOW on Kickstarter to receive your early bird discount!

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ABOUT EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS, INC.
From its headquarters in Tarzana, California, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., administers the intellectual property of American author Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875–1950), one of the twentieth century’s most prolific and enduring writers. Mr. Burroughs’ stories have been adapted into 60 films and 250 television episodes, and are featured in comic books, video games, apparel, and other merchandise. Through worldwide ownership of copyrights and trademarks, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., oversees authorized adaptations of his literary works in film, television, radio, publishing, theatrical stage productions, licensing, and merchandising. The company is owned by Mr. Burroughs’ heirs and continues to operate from offices the author built in 1927 on the site of his former Tarzana ranch in the San Fernando Valley.

ABOUT POCKET UNIVERSE PRODUCTIONS, LLC
Originally established in 2010 as AudioComics, Pocket Universe is one of the foremost production companies in the United States dedicated to the creation and distribution of high-quality audio dramas for podcast and audiobook platforms. Their accomplished productions include The X-Files starring original cast members Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny, and Locke & Key with Tatiana Maslany and Haley Joel Osment for Audible Studios. Most recently, they adapted the lost Lon Chaney horror film London After Midnight with AudioMarvels™ and Monkey Basket Entertainment, which has garnered almost two dozen awards for excellence.

For more information, please contact Joseph Ferrante (publicity for John Carter of Mars®: The Audio Series) at ferrante.joseph@gmail.com.

© Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks John Carter®, John Carter of Mars®, A Princess of Mars®, Barsoom®, Tarzan®, and Edgar Rice Burroughs® owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Used by permission.

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Preorder Now: Barsoom® Saga Books #1–3
in the Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library™

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Cover art by Joe Jusko

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 (Tarzana, California) Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., the company founded by the creator of Tarzan of the Apes® and John Carter of Mars®, is pleased to announce preorders for the first three volumes of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ original Barsoom® Saga in handsome ERB Authorized Library editions, sporting brand-new epic cover art and interior frontispieces by legendary artist Joe Jusko. For a limited time, preorder all three standard hardcover editions and get 20% off, or preorder the new Joe Jusko Legend Editions (see below for more details) from the individual product pages for A Princess of Mars, The Gods of Mars, and The Warlord of Mars. (Please note: The “Buy 3 Books and Get 20% Off” sale does not apply to the Joe Jusko Legend Editions.)

Although Mr. Burroughs is best known for creating his world-famous ape-man, he launched his renowned writing career with the serialization of “Under the Moons of Mars” in the pages of The All-Story magazine from February–July 1912, and many fans of his books consider the Barsoom series to be among his finest and most enduring works. “Under the Moons of Mars” was first published in hardcover in 1917 by A. C. McClurg & Co. under the title A Princess of Mars, and was followed by The Gods of Mars and The Warlord of Mars, both of which first appeared in The All-Story in 1913–14. The three novels make up one of the most highly influential and celebrated trilogies in the history of science fiction, and have left a permanent stamp on popular culture, influencing and inspiring the most prominent figures around the world, including Ray Bradbury, Carl Sagan, Jerry Seigel, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and James Cameron, to name just a few. In the words of Ray Bradbury, “Burroughs is probably the most influential writer in the entire history of the world.” Without Edgar Rice Burroughs’ John Carter of Mars, it is doubtful that Superman, Star Wars, or Avatar would exist for audiences to enjoy, at least not in their recognizable forms.

These stunning hardcover editions feature gorgeous new cover art and frontispieces by Joe Jusko; forewords by venerated fantasy author and SFWA Grand Master Michael Moorcock (Elric, Hawkmoon, The Eternal Champion), bestselling science fiction and fantasy author Kevin J. Anderson (Dune, Star Wars, The X-Files), and NASA astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt (veteran of four Space Shuttle missions); afterwords by noted ERB scholar Henry G. Franke III; and a bounty of rare and previously unpublished archival materials.

The first three volumes of the Barsoom Saga are expected to ship Fall 2024.

 
                                                                                       Cover art by Joe Jusko

Buy All Three Books and Get 20% Off!*

For a limited time, buy all three standard hardcover editions of A Princess of Mars, The Gods of Mars, and The Warlord of Mars and get 20%! Just click here to take advantage of this special offer.

* This special discount does not apply to the Joe Jusko Legend Editions.

Standard Hardcover Edition Dust Jacket

Announcing the Joe Jusko Legend Edition

We have had a lot of requests to offer Collector’s Editions of our ERB Authorized Library titles, and we’re listening! Beginning with the Barsoom Saga books #1–3, we will be offering a special Joe Jusko Legend Edition for each title in the ERB Authorized Library. Each Joe Jusko Legend Edition will be limited to only 300 copies and will feature:

  • A dust jacket highlighting the virgin cover art (no text will be printed over the artwork)
  • Wraparound illustrated exterior boards
  • A collectible Joe Jusko Legend Edition trading card featuring the book’s cover art by Joe Jusko
  • A bookplate signed by renowned fantasy artist Joe Jusko, along with a facsimile signature of Edgar Rice Burroughs

Joe Jusko Legend Edition Dust Jacket with Virgin Artwork

Joe Jusko Legend Edition Illustrated Exterior Boards

Joe Jusko Legend Edition Trading Card

And in case you’re wondering if you’ll miss out on the archival photographs of Edgar Rice Burroughs that appear on the rear dust jackets of our standard hardcover ERB Authorized Library editions, there’s no need to worry! We will be printing each photograph on an interior page of the respective Joe Jusko Legend Edition volume.

How to Purchase the Joe Jusko Legend Editions:

To purchase the Joe Jusko Legend Editions, simply visit the product page for each book (A Princess of Mars, The Gods of Mars, and The Warlord of Mars), under “Format” select the option for “Hardcover Joe Jusko Legend Edition” from the drop-down menu, and add the item to your cart.

Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library™

The Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library presents for the first time ever 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.

About Edgar Rice Burroughs: Master of Adventure™

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. Mr. Burroughs’ 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.

About Joe Jusko: Visionary Artist

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.

Copyright © Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks including Edgar Rice Burroughs®, Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library™, ERB Authorized Library™, John Carter®, John Carter of Mars®, A Princess of Mars®, Barsoom®, Tarzan®, Tarzan of the Apes®, Lord of the Jungle®, Pellucidar®, Amtor™, Beyond the Farthest Star™, and Master of Adventure™ owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All logos, characters, names, and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks or registered trademarks of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

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Preorder Now:
A PRINCESS OF MARS®: SHADOW OF THE ASSASSINS
by Ann Tonsor Zeddies

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The First Novel to Feature

Dejah Thoris® as the Main Character!

Cover art by Douglas Klauba

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 (Tarzana, California) Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., the company founded by the creator of Tarzan® and John Carter of Mars®, is excited to announce A Princess of Mars: Shadow of the Assassins, a brand-new tale of the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe by noted science fiction author Ann Tonsor Zeddies, and the first novel ever to feature the incomparable Martian princess Dejah Thoris in the lead role.

Dejah Thoris, fairest daughter of Helium—and indeed, of all Barsoom—comes to life in the pages of A Princess of Mars: Shadow of the Assassins, as she sets off on the first adventure of her young life, plunging headlong into a murky den of treachery and deadly peril.

Preorders of A Princess of Mars: Shadow of the Assassins may now be placed directly from ERB, Inc. Softcover and hardcover editions, as well as a limited Collector’s Edition with a signed bookplate, will be available in a simultaneous release. The book features wonderful wraparound cover art by award-winning artist Douglas Klauba.

A Princess of Mars: Shadow of the Assassins is expected to ship to customers in early Summer 2024.

INTRIGUE IN THE COURT OF ZOR

Born to an ancient line of noble and courageous forebears, Dejah Thoris, young and headstrong princess of the mighty empire of Helium, longs for a life of excitement and purpose beyond the cloistered walls of her royal palace. When a foreign ambassador arrives with an invitation to visit his city-state in hopes of fostering diplomatic relations, the princess defies the protests of her father and jed, traveling to the shadowy metropolis of Zor as Helium’s emissary. But Dejah Thoris soon finds that her hosts are not like the gallant folk of Helium, and before she knows it, their nefarious machinations ensnare her in a tangled web of artifice, perfidy, and murder—and a treacherous plot that portends tragedy not only for her own family, but for the entire Heliumetic empire.

Bonus Novella: “John Carter of Mars®: Swords of the Mind” by Geary Gravel

John Carter is baffled when he encounters his son’s badly damaged flier racing through the Martian skies with no one on board. The mystery only deepens when he traces the lost ship to its last port of call and finds himself battling for his life in a city of illusions—where the peril is all too real!

Bonus Trading Card—While Supplies Last!

All preorders of A Princess of Mars: Shadow of Assassins placed directly from ERB, Inc.’s online store will come with an exclusive collectible ERB Universe trading card featuring Carthoris, stalwart son of John Carter and Dejah Thoris. Collect all of the trading cards by preordering each ERB Universe novel directly from ERBurroughs.com!

Hardcover Limited Collector’s Edition

The hardcover Collector’s Edition features a special ERB Universe bookplate signed by authors Ann Tonsor Zeddies and Geary Gravel, as well as a facsimile autograph of Edgar Rice Burroughs, and includes a second exclusive ERB Universe trading card spotlighting Dejah Thoris and featuring Douglas Klauba’s cover art for A Princess of Mars: Shadow of the Assassins (in addition to the Carthoris trading card). The Collector’s Edition is limited to only 200 copies.

Enter a universe of adventure and preorder your copy of A Princess of Mars: Shadow of the Assassins today!

About the Authors

Ann Tonsor Zeddies first encountered the ERB Universe as a child, when an old professor who lived down the street allowed her to choose a volume from his shelves. She chose Tarzan of the Apes. Later, she read the adventures of John Carter aloud to her young son. She is the author of six science fiction novels, two of which were Philip K. Dick Award nominees. Her short fiction includes stories in The Ultimate Silver Surfer and Magic in the Mirrorstone. She lives in Michigan with her husband, near the shores of an inland sea.

Geary Gravel is the author of the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe novel John Carter of Mars: Gods of the Forgotten; the Philip K. Dick Award finalist The Alchemists; and the novels The Pathfinders, A Key for the Nonesuch, and Return of the Breakneck Boys. He has written several novelizations, including Hook, based on the Steven Spielberg film, and Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, based on the animated movie. He lives in western Massachusetts, where he worked for decades as a Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf.

About the Cover Artist

An award-winning illustrator, Douglas Klauba was born and raised in Chicago, and is a graduate of the American Academy of Art. His paintings have been included in the art annuals of Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art, the Society of Illustrators, and Imagine FX magazine. He was Artist Guest of Honor at the 2016 Burroughs Bibliophiles Dum-Dum convention, and he previously provided artwork for the books Tarzan Trilogy, Untamed Pellucidar, Dark Tides of Mars: A Novel of Barsoom, Tarzan and the Valley of Gold, The Girl from Hollywood Centennial Edition, and Tarzan and the Forest of Stone, all published by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

About Edgar Rice Burroughs®: Master of Adventure™

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. Mr. Burroughs’ 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.

Shipping Update: Korak at the Earth’s Core

Copies of Korak at the Earth’s Core  by Win Scott Eckert have begun to arrive in our warehouse from the printer. As soon as all the copies arrive, we will begin processing preorders and shipping the books out to customers. We are hoping that will be before the end of the month—stay tuned!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

© Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks A Princess of Mars®, Dejah Thoris®, John Carter®, John Carter of Mars®, Carthoris™, Barsoom®, Tarzan®, Tarzan of the Apes®, Korak™, Amtor™, Pellucidar®, At the Earth’s Core™, Beyond the Farthest Star™, The Girl from Hollywood®, Master of Adventure™, Edgar Rice Burroughs®, Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe™, and ERB Universe™ Owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Associated logos, characters, names, and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks or registered trademarks of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

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