Tarzan and the Lost Empire: Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library

Book 12 of the Tarzan Series - Special Edition Authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., Featuring Rare and Previously Unpublished Archival Materials

Somewhere in the heart of Africa, a young archaeologist disappeared in the remote jungle mountains-Erich von Harben, son of an old missionary friend of Tarzan of the Apes. Now the ape-man seeks to rescue the lost scholar. The trail leads to a mysterious valley where Tarzan discovers two surviving outposts of ancient Rome, virtually unchanged by time. And there, Tarzan is thrust into the bloody gladiatorial arena, doomed to face every peril the cruel and corrupt emperor of Castra Sanguinarius can devise to ensure the ape-man's death. Miles away in Castrum Mare, Erich von Harben also awaits execution upon the sands of another tyrant's arena, destined to die before he can pledge his heart to the fair Favonia, daughter of one of the emperor's favored patricians.

EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS AUTHORIZED LIBRARY

For the first time ever, the Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library presents the complete literary works of the Master of Adventure in handsome uniform editions. Published by the company founded by Burroughs himself 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.

This special edition Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library compilation and all other new material therein (c) Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Trademarks Tarzan(R), Tarzan of the Apes(TM), and Lord of the Jungle(R), Edgar Rice Burroughs(R), and Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library(TM) Owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

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.

Donald F. ("Don") Glut is a director/writer of independent motion pictures, the most recent being Tales of Frankenstein and Dances with Werewolves. He is the author of approximately 80 published books (novels including a national number-one best-seller, the novelization of The Empire Strikes Back, and Frankenstein: The Final Horror, as well as nonfiction titles such as Dinosaurs: The Encyclopedia series and Tales of Frankenstein: The Book of the Movie), short stories, comic books (writer of Tarzan, Captain America, Vampirella, the Tales of Frankenstein graphic novel, and many others, creator of The Occult Files of Dr. Spektor, Dagar the Invincible, and Tragg and the Sky Gods), TV shows (live action such as Shazam! and Land of the Lost, and animation such as Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, Transformers, Duck Tales, Robo-Cop, X-Men, and many more), music, articles, etc. He was a monster-magazine editor (Modern Monsters) and is a musician, photographer, lecturer, and actor (most recently providing voice-over acting for Japanese-language anime and live-action movies). He currently writes comics scripts (and is Associate Editor) for The Creeps and Vampiress Carmilla magazines. He is a volunteer fossil preparator at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and West Coast representative for LV Models and Las Vegas Talent Agency.

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.