Preorder Now: The Monster Men™ and Return of the Monster Men

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Spine-Chilling Horror Lurks in
the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe™

Cover art by Brian LeBlanc

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (Tarzana, California) Edgar Rice Burroughs’ The Monster Men—the classic tale of horror and what it truly means to be human—sparks to life alongside Return of the Monster Men, a spine-chilling new sequel by Scribe Award-winning author Josh Reynolds! Both books feature bloodcurdling wraparound cover art by veteran fantasy and science fiction illustrator Brian LeBlanc.

The Monster Men and Return of the Monster Men release in October 2025—just in time for Halloween!—and can be preordered now. Each book will be available in trade paperback, standard hardcover, and a limited Collector’s Edition.

Preorder The Monster Men and Return of the Monster Men today!

THE MONSTER MEN by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Cover art by Brian LeBlanc

On a secluded jungle island in the East Indies festers a horrifying secret. There Professor Maxon has fled with his daughter Virginia following the success of his immoral experiments to subvert the laws of nature and create life. Twelve misshapen, hideous things have risen from Maxon’s vats on the island—but Number Thirteen is almost human. Just how human, the latter will soon discover when he encounters Virginia, who awakens him to a strange new potential. But a treacherous ally and a cutthroat band of pirates have their sights on both Virginia and her father’s treasure chest, and they will stop at nothing to possess them. Now Number Thirteen must confront not only his own abominable past and the cruelty of his human antagonists, but also the frightful, soulless monsters that rove the isle of terror thirsting for violence and blood.

Includes the Bonus Story “Elmer”
The Rare Original Draft of
“The Resurrection of Jimber-Jaw”!
by Edgar Rice Burroughs

A prehistoric man from the Old Stone Age wakes up in fifty thousand years later in a world of corruption, vice, and greed.

The first published version of this story appeared in the February 20, 1937 issue of Argosy Weekly under the title “The Resurrection of Jimber-Jaw” and was heavily rewritten by the magazine editor. The version of the tale included in this new edition of The Monster Men is taken from Edgar Rice Burroughs’ original manuscript, and has seen only a single publication in a rare, out-of-print hardcover collection.

Hardcover Limited Collector’s Edition

The hardcover Collector’s Edition of The Monster Men features:

  • A special ERB Universe bookplate signed by ERB Universe Creative Director Christopher Paul Carey and a facsimile signature of Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • An ERB Universe trading card featuring Brian LeBlanc’s cover art for the novel
  • A limited print run of only 200 copies

Collectible Trading Card Only with Collector’s Edition

 

Wraparound cover art by Brian LeBlanc

Preorder your copy of The Monster Men by Edgar Rice Burroughs today!

RETURN OF THE MONSTER MEN by Josh Reynolds

Cover art by Brian LeBlanc

Thirteen months after their horrifying experiences in the East Indies, Bulan—the man once known as Townsend J. Harper, Jr.—and his wife Virginia return the isle of terror where their adventures began. In their hearts lies a burning question: What truly happened to Number Thirteen, the soulless monster unleashed from Professor Maxon’s vats? But they are little prepared for the answer, or to confront the shadowy faction of a foreign power that has seized the island hoping to unearth its dread secrets for nefarious purposes. And when a new brood of monsters emerges from the vats and is let loose upon the island, no one is safe…for Number Thirteen is alive and well, and he is angry—as are his terrifying, monstrous kin, who seek vengeance for their own unholy creation.

Includes the Bonus Novelette
“Weird Worlds: Dead on Venus”
by Mike Wolfer

Unable to return to Earth, the crew of the fantastic airship Favonia finds themselves thrust into a life-or-death battle for survival in the storm-drenched jungles of the planet Amtor…also known as Venus! Trapped within an ancient fortress, the only hope for Captain Douglas Conover and two of his shipmates lies in their new Amtorian ally, Carson Napier. But how can the Earthly heroes and a squad of Amtorian warriors hope to prevail against the attacking horde of zombie soldiers intent on their destruction?

Hardcover Limited Collector’s Edition

The hardcover Collector’s Edition of Return of the Monster Men features:

  • A special ERB Universe bookplate signed by authors Josh Reynolds and Mike Wolfer as well as a facsimile autograph of Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • An ERB Universe trading card featuring Brian LeBlanc’s cover art for the novel
  • A limited print run of only 200 copies

Collectible Trading Card Only with Collector’s Edition

 

Wraparound cover art by Brian LeBlanc

Preorder your copy of Return of the Monster Men by Josh Reynolds today!

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

 

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.

Josh Reynolds

A professional author since 2007, Josh Reynolds has over thirty novels to his name, three of which won the Scribe Award, in addition to have written numerous short stories, novellas, and audio scripts. Born and raised in South Carolina, he now resides in Sheffield with his wife and daughter, as well as a highly excitable dog and something he hopes is a cat. A complete list of his work can be found at his website.

Mike Wolfer

Mike Wolfer has been a professional writer and illustrator for more than thirty years. He is the author of the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe novel The Land That Time Forgot: Fortress Primeval as well as three prior ERB Universe Universe prose novellas (“Victory Harben: Clash on Caspak,” “Beyond the Farthest Star: Escape on Zandar,” “Weird Worlds: Voyage into Terror.”). Additionally, he has been a key talent working on the canonical ERB Universe comic books, including Jane Porter, Victory Harben, Pellucidar, The Land That Time Forgot, The Monster Men, and The Moon Maid. Best known for his Widow series, Wolfer is also the creator of the Daughters of the Dark Oracle franchise, and has worked on numerous licensed properties.

EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS UNIVERSE™

A century before the term “crossover” became a buzzword in popular culture, Edgar Rice Burroughs created the first expansive, fully cohesive literary universe. Coexisting in this vast cosmos was a pantheon of immortal heroes and heroines—Tarzan of the Apes®, Jane Porter®, John Carter®, Dejah Thoris®, Carson Napier™, and David Innes™ being only the best known among them. In Burroughs’ 80-plus novels, their epic adventures transported them to the strange and exotic worlds of Barsoom®, Amtor™, Pellucidar®, Caspak™, and Va-nah™, as well as the lost civilizations of Earth and even realms Beyond the Farthest Star™. Now the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe expands in an all-new series of canonical tales written by today’s talented authors!

© Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks The Monster Men™, Weird Worlds™, Tarzan®, Tarzan of the Apes®, Jane Porter®, John Carter®, John Carter of Mars®, Dejah Thoris®, Barsoom®, Amtor™, Carson Napier™, Pellucidar®, David Innes™, The Land That Time Forgot®, Caspak™, The Moon Maid™, Beyond the Farthest Star™, Victory Harben™, Edgar Rice Burroughs®, Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe™, ERB Universe™, and Master of Adventure™ 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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Shipping Soon: Pirates of Venus: The Illustrators Edition from ERB Books

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SHIPPING UPDATE FROM OUR FRIENDS AT ERB BOOKS: “Pirates of Venus: The Illustrators Edition is in the final stages of production. Much of the remaining work will be done by hand. The best estimation is that sets should ship in 2–3 weeks.”

Pirates of Venus: The Illustrators Edition

You are invited to preorder this very special curated edition of Pirates of Venus—the first book in the Amtor series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The book features over 100 illustrations by an dazzling array of ERB artists including Gary Gianni, William Stout, Michael Kaluta, Richard Hescox, Thomas Yeates, Mark Schultz, Daren Bader, Doug Klauba, Laurence Schwinger, Mark Wheatley, and Thomas Grindberg. In addition, it includes all sixteen of the illustrations by Fortunino Matania for Pirates of Venus originally published in The Passing Show in 1933 as well as classic illustrations by J. Allen St. John, Samuel Cahan, Paul Stahr, Roy Krenkel, Frank Frazetta, Jeffrey Catherine Jones, Reed Crandall, and Al Williamson. The book is printed on archival paper, Symth-sewn with 20+ color plates tipped in, bound in a leather cover, double stamped in gold, and wrapped in an original dust jacket. The set is housed, with a collector’s portfolio and other bonus items, in a decorated and illustrated leather clamshell case.

The vintage-style collector’s portfolio contains a carefully selected archive of rare items related to the creation and publication of Pirates of Venus. These include replicas of letters from ERB to his son with early ideas for Amtor, outlines and drawings from the author’s notebook, manuscript pages, 1930’s ERB Inc. postcard and advertising dust jacket , first newspaper installment of Pirates of Venus in the Honolulu Star Bulletin from 1935, first pages of an unpublished Carson of Venus story, poster size reproductions of artwork, and a number of other surprise bonus items.

The edition will be limited to 548 numbered and 52 lettered sets signed by the contributors. It is the fifth matching set in the “New World” series launched by ERB Books in 2020 with A Princess of Mars. Each set celebrates the first appearance of one of ERB’s newly created realms filled with fantastic kingdoms, cultures and creatures.

​Prices have not increased for this edition:

The numbered edition (#1-548) ……………. $349.99
The Lettered Edition (A-ZZ) …………………… $449.99 (all sets are reserved – contact info@erbbooks to be placed on a waiting list.)

Payment plans available – contact info@erbbooks

Those who ordered The Moon Maid: The Centennial Edition will receive the same number/letter set for Pirates of Venus: The Illustrators Edition. Please confirm your set number when you order.

International orders can now be made through ERB Books’ website.

Preorder Pirates of Venus: The Illustrators Edition today from our friends at ERB Books!

Upcoming Events

Los Angeles Vintage Paperback Collectors Show – Sunday, March 24, 2025

Once again we are returning to the L.A. Vintage Collector’s Paperback Show in Glendale, CA! Stop by and say “Kaor!” to our team, and check out our selection of ERB books and t-shirts for sale! The show runs from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

WonderCon – March 28–30, 2025

If you’re in the Southern California area, come join the ERB, Inc., team at WonderCon in Anaheim, CA, for a celebration of 150 years of Edgar Rice Burroughs! We will be at booth #1119 with a bounty of Tarzan, John Carter, and ERB Universe books, t-shirts, and other merchandise, and please stop by our panel at 1:00 P.M. in Room 211.

Tarzan’s Creator Celebrates 150 Years

SATURDAY, 1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Room 211

Tarzan’s Creator Celebrates 150 Years! A century and a half ago, a man was born who changed the face of popular culture, writing some of the most iconic and bestselling books of the twentieth century and spawning a multimedia franchise that has endured to this day—Edgar Rice Burroughs, creator of Tarzan of the Apes and John Carter of Mars! Join the team at Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.—James Sullos (President), Cathy Wilbanks (VP of Pperations), and Christopher Paul Carey (VP of Publishing)—who will discuss this monumental milestone as well as announce the next wave of forthcoming Edgar Rice Burroughs projects. Wolf Larson—writer, producer, former Tarzan TV star, and now head of ERB Entertainment—will also be on hand to discuss the company’s new entertainment division, including an ERB Universe animated TV series in development and other exciting prospects for both both the big and small screens!

© Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks Carson of Venus®, Amtor™, Tarzan®, Tarzan of the Apes®, John Carter®, John Carter of Mars®,  A Princess of Mars®, The Moon Maid™, Edgar Rice Burroughs®, and Edgar Rice Burroughs 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. Used by Permission.

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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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Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe Animated TV Series in Development

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025 (Tarzana, California) Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., the company founded by the creator of Tarzan® and John Carter of Mars®, and Flying S Films LLC, a Seattle-based studio dedicated to producing unique feature film and episodic properties for a worldwide audience, are excited to announce a partnership to develop an animated television series featuring the sci-fi protagonist Victory Harben™. In the show, Victory will find herself hurled into adventures alongside an array of iconic heroes such as Tarzan®, Jane Porter®, John Carter®, Dejah Thoris®, Carson of Venus®, and other characters inhabiting the rich science fiction and fantasy setting of the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe™ (ERB Universe™).

The team at Flying S Films is headed by showrunner Scott Swan and producer Stuart Lowder, with Swan and Taylor Lowder on board to write the series. Rounding out the team is Ray Hansel Morales as line producer and Gene Alexander as executive producer.

Showrunner Scott Swan states, “It is my conviction that the upcoming success of the Victory Harben animated series lies in a deep love and abiding respect for the creations of Edgar Rice Burroughs. The scope, majesty, richness of the ERB Universe, combined with the complexity of the Victory Harben character, will allow us to create a series that captivates new audiences and delights longtime fans.”

“Long before anyone ever conceived of comic book and cinematic universes,” says Wolf Larson, head of ERB Entertainment, the film and television division of ERB, Inc., “Edgar Rice Burroughs created a cosmos of extraordinary worlds and heroes that crossed over in the storylines of his many best-selling novels and series: tales of Tarzan®, Barsoom® (Mars), Amtor™ (Venus), Pellucidar® (the prehistoric world At the Earth’s Core™), The Land That Time Forgot®, and Beyond the Farthest Star™, to name only a few. The Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe is one of the most expansive and rollicking adventure settings ever to appear in popular culture. Now, for the first time, we are thrilled to see the whole interconnected ERB Universe being developed for the screen by the top-notch creative talent at Flying S Films.”

Victory Harben first appeared in a new series of novels, short stories, comic books, and graphic novels published and licensed by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., and was recently featured prominently in a collectible card game and other merchandise. The character is the creation of ERB Universe creative director Christopher Paul Carey, who also holds the role of Vice President of Publishing at the company.

“Victory Harben is the perfect gateway to the ERB Universe,” says Jim Sullos, President of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. “She’s smart, likable, and during the course of her adventures will come to find her place in the heroic lineage of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ literary creations. We are extremely pleased with the vision Flying S Films is bringing to the project, and look forward to audiences accompanying Victory on her fantastic escapades and becoming enchanted with Mr. Burroughs’ universe of high adventure.”

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 FLYING S FILMS

Flying S Films, headquartered in Edmonds, Washington, is centered on the partnership of Scott Swan and Stuart Lowder. Long-term animation and video game professionals, Scott has been involved with the production of multiple video game titles at EA, Microsoft, and THQ, along with animated films Valiant and Happy Feet. Stuart is best known for his work on Carmen Sandiego games and the animated features Happy Feet, Where the Wild Things Are, Scoob!, and Tom and Jerry.

For more information, please contact:
James Sullos, President, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., jsullos@erburroughs.com
Wolf Larson, Vice President, ERB Entertainment, wolflarson@erburroughs.com
Scott Swan, Showrunner, Flying S Films LLC, sswan@flyingsfilms.com
Stuart Lowder, Producer, Flying S Films LLC, slowder@flyingsfilms.com

Download Press Release PDF: Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe Animated TV Series in Development

Victory Harben art by Alessandro Ranaldi and Bruna Costa © Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

© Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks Edgar Rice Burroughs®, Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe™, ERB Universe™, Victory Harben™, Tarzan®, Jane Porter®, John Carter®, John Carter of Mars®, Dejah Thoris®, Barsoom®, Carson of Venus®, Amtor™, Pellucidar®, At the Earth’s Core™, The Land That Time Forgot®, and Beyond the Farthest Star™ 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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Joe Jusko Cover Reveal: THE CHESSMEN OF MARS,
Plus Barsoom 1–3 Shipping Update

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We are thrilled to unveil the cover art by legendary artist Joe Jusko for our upcoming Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library edition of The Chessmen of Mars!

The Chessmen of Mars is available in a standard edition as well as a Joe Jusko Legend Edition with virgin cover art, a special bookplate signed by Joe Jusko, and a collectible trading card.

Buy Both Books and Get 15% Off!*

For a limited time, buy the standard hardcover editions of both Thuvia, Maid of Mars and The Chessmen of Mars and get 15% off! Just click here to take advantage of this special offer.

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

How to Purchase the Joe Jusko Legend Editions:

To purchase the Joe Jusko Legend Editions, simply visit the product page for each book (Thuvia, Maid of Mars and The Chessmen 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.

Volumes 4 and 5 of the Barsoom Saga are expected to ship June 2025.

Barsoom 1–3 Shipping Update

While we began shipping out preorders for Barsoom volumes #1–3 (A Princess of Mars, The Gods of Mars, and The Warlord of Mars) back in November, we soon discovered that we had received a large number of imperfect copies from our printer that were not up to our standards. Thus we were able to ship only about two-thirds of the preorders before we ran out of copies. Of course, we immediately requested replacement copies, but due to the rush of the holiday season, our printer has taken longer than we had hoped to get us the new books. The good news is we should have the three books back in stock next week and will then begin shipping them out to the remaining customers who preordered them. Thank you for your patience!

© Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks Edgar Rice Burroughs®, Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library™, ERB Authorized Library™, John Carter®, John Carter of Mars®, Dejah Thoris®, Carthoris™, Tara of Helium™, A Princess of Mars®, Gods of Mars®. Warlord of Mars®, and Barsoom® 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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ENDING SOON:
The Land That Time Forgot: Fearless Kickstarter Campaign!

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Greetings, Caspak fans! We’re happy to report that funding for The Land That Time Forgot: Fearless Kickstarter campaign has surpassed its second Stretch Goal! That means all backers with mailed rewards will be receiving free Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe trading cards featuring The Land That Time Forgot and The People That Time Forgot! If you’re not yet a backer, you can find the campaign here.

More great news: We’ve decided to give all backers with mailed rewards a third free gift at the close of our campaign this Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 7 PM EST (4 PM PST)! What is the surprise mystery gift? You’ll find out this coming Sunday evening!

Thank you to all of our wonderful backers, and it thrills us to know that you’re just as excited about The Land That Time Forgot: Fearless as we are!

The Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., Team

AUDIOBOOK NOW AVAILABLE!

The new ERB Universe prose anthology, Victory Harben: Tales from the Void, is now available from Oasis Audio at Audible (also available for purchase at Amazon, Spotify, and Apple Books)! With stories by Christopher Paul Carey, Geary Gravel, Mike Wolfer, and Ann Tonsor Zeddies, and the amazing voice talent of Jaimee Draper, John McClain, and Johnny Heller, this is a production not to be missed!

Collected here for the first time are six fantastical tales of the Swords of Eternity Super-Arc, the epic cycle that launched the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe series. At the mercy of spacetime’s capricious vagaries, young scientist Victory Harben finds herself hurled across worlds by a mysterious force, while pursued by a ruthless winged entity armed with a flaming sword that consumes souls. Following Victory is inventor Jason Gridley, intent on finding his goddaughter and bringing her home. In the course of their world-hopping odyssey, Victory and Jason will meet friends and allies, and face off against cruel enemies who will test the steel of their courage. Original to this anthology are a Quantum Prelude, a Quantum Postlude, and five new connecting Quantum Interludes in which Victory Harben gives context to the unfolding story of the Super-Arc that occurs between each story, plus the previously unpublished epic novelette “Victory Harben and the Lord of the Veiled Eye” by Christopher Paul Carey, in which the ERB Universe collides head-on with cosmic horror at the edge of the solar system!

Download the audiobook at Audible, Amazon, Spotify, or Apple Books and start listening today!

HOLIDAY SALE!

Just a reminder that there’s still time to get in on our massive Holiday 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! Don’t miss out on your chance to expand your ERB collection or pick out the perfect gift for that special ERB fan in your life at these unprecedented discounted prices!

© Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks The Land That Time Forgot®, The People That Time Forgot™, Out of Time’s Abyss™, Caspak™, Caprona™, See-ta the Savage™, Tarzan®, Victory Harben™, Jason Gridley™, Swords of Eternity™, Edgar Rice Burroughs®, Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe™, ERB Universe™, Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe Illustrated Epics™, and ERB 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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Massive 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 runs through January 6, 2025, so don’t miss out on your chance to expand your ERB 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 HARDCOVER COLLECTOR’S EDITIONS OR 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, and #17–20 ends January 6, 2025, 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 through January 6, 2025 (this discount cannot be combined with the “4 Books for the Price of 3” sale or any other offer).

SPECIAL OFFER! For the first time, you can now get a complete set of all 24 original Tarzan books (#1–24) for over 25% off!

Don’t hesitate! Complete your Tarzan collection NOW at the lower price! Effective early 2025, due to increases in printing costs that we have been overlooking for the past several years, the list price on all Tarzan volumes in the Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library will increase to $36.95, and any future sale promotions such as “Buy 4 Books for the Price of 3” or “Buy All 24 Tarzan Books at Over 25% Off” will reflect that pricing.

40% Off Sale on Less-than-Perfect Books

Every time we receive a large shipment of books from our printer, there are a few copies that have minor dings, dents, and scratches, or are otherwise physically imperfect and just don’t meet our high standards of quality. But you know what? These less-than-perfect books make great reading copies, so we’ve decided to put them on sale at a whopping 40% off! Simply select the “Less-than-Perfect” option from the drop-down menu on the book’s product page and add the selection to your shopping cart to take advantage of this amazing offer. Check out our inventory of discounted less-than-perfect books here!

Merchandise on Sale!

Selected ERB merchandise, including Tarzan Crest Clothing, puzzles, playing cards, and the Hand-Painted Tarzan Centennial Anniversary Statue are on sale through January 6, 2025. Browse the sale items here!

Warehouse Closed for Thanksgiving

Our warehouse and office will be closed Thursday, 11/28/2024, through Sunday, 12/1/2024, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Any orders from our online store that are placed during that window will ship the week of 12/2/2024.

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Preorder Now: Barsoom® Saga Books #4 & 5
in the Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library™

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Cover art by Joe Jusko

Tuesday, November 26, 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 volumes 4 and 5 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 standard hardcover editions of both books and get 15% off, or preorder the new Joe Jusko Legend Editions (see below for more details) from the individual product pages for Thuvia, Maid of Mars and The Chessmen of Mars. (Please note: The “Buy Both Books and Get 15% 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 pulp art expert Doug Ellis (The Art of the Pulps: An Illustrated History, The Adventure House Guide to the Pulps) and author Geary Gravel (John Carter of Mars: Gods of the Forgotten, Philip K. Dick Award finalist The Alchemists); afterwords by noted ERB scholar Henry G. Franke III; and a bounty of rare and previously unpublished archival materials.

In Thuvia, Maid of Mars, Carthoris, son of John Carter and Dejah Thoris, is framed as the chief suspect in the kidnapping of Thuvia, Princess of Ptarth. Yet only Carthoris can rescue the woman who has spurned his love from the specters that have been haunting an ancient Barsoomian city since time immemorial.

And in The Chessmen of Mars, a furious tempest sweeps the lone flier of Tara, John Carter and Dejah Thoris’ headstrong daughter, from the safety of Helium halfway across the face of Barsoom. There Tara must contend with the grotesque bodiless heads known as kaldanes, and both she and the warrior who seeks her hand must face death in the arena in a bloodthirsty game of living chess.

Volumes 4 and 5 of the Barsoom Saga are expected to ship June 2025.

Buy Both Books and Get 15% Off!*

For a limited time, buy the standard hardcover editions of both Thuvia, Maid of Mars and The Chessmen of Mars and get 15% 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

Joe Jusko Legend Edition Trading Card

How to Purchase the Joe Jusko Legend Editions:

To purchase the Joe Jusko Legend Editions, simply visit the product page for each book (Thuvia, Maid of Mars and The Chessmen 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.

Shipping Update: Barsoom Books #1–3

Good news! Barsoom volumes #1–3 (A Princess of Mars, The Gods of Mars, and The Warlord of Mars) just arrived in our warehouse and are being readied for shipment! The preorders are being processed in the order in which they were received. We have a significant number of customer preorders, so thank you in advance for your patience while our unflagging shipping crew works hard to get your books packaged snuggly and securely and sent out to you. You will receive an email with tracking from Stamps.com when your order ships. It won’t be long now!

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Now Live on Kickstarter—The Land That Time Forgot®: Fearless
Commemorative Kickstarter Campaign!

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The Kickstarter campaign for The Land That Time Forgot: Fearless graphic novel is now live! The campaign rewards also include a special Director’s Edition of the 1974 comics adaptation of The Land That Time Forgot film by Marv Wolfman and Sonny Trinidad, as well as a retro pocketbook paperback edition of Mike Wolfer’s new ERB Universe novel, The Land That Time Forgot: Fortress Primeval! Check out all the thrilling rewards and back the campaign here!

Special Free Reward for Early Backers—While Supplies Last!

Be one of the first backers of the campaign to select a physical reward level and you will receive a commemorative poker chip in honor of the 100th anniversary of the book publication of the original The Land That Time Forgot trilogy and the 50th anniversary of the 1974 film directed by Kevin Connor!

Don’t miss out on the prehistoric thrills—back The Land That Time Forgot: Fearless Kickstarter campaign today!

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