An art book celebrating 100 years of Tarzan

Tarzan Centennial, by Scott Tracy Griffin, is a lavishly illustrated collection celebrating one hundred years of Tarzan. Exploring the 24 original novels and the many varied appearances on stage, screen and in print, this book features extensive commentary on all aspects of the Tarzan franchise, alongside rare comic strips, cover art and movie stills.

Celebrating one hundred years of Tarzan, Titan Books presents the only official commemorative illustrated history of this worldwide phenomenon. To celebrate the Lord of the Jungle’s 100th birthday, internationally-acclaimed Edgar Rice Burroughs expert Scott Tracy Griffin presents the ultimate review of a century of Tarzan. Lavishly illustrated and with fascinating insight into every element of Burroughs’ extraordinary legacy – from his first writings to the latest stage musical – this is a visual treasure trove of classic comic strip, cover art, movie stills, and rare ephemera. From the first publication of the smash hit Tarzan of the Apes, Burroughs’ ape man captured the hearts and the imaginations of adults and children across the globe, whether by written word, moving image, comic strip or radio. Each of the 24 original novels and the many varied appearances on stage, screen and in print receive a detailed commentary, illustrated with some of the most evocative and beautiful artworks, illustrations and photographs, many rarely seen in print before. With features on Korak, Jane, Tantor and Cheetah, plus their innumerable friends, foes and exotic adventures, this is an amazing collection of all things Tarzan and a vital addition to any Tarzan-lover’s library.

Scott Tracy Griffin is considered one of the foremost Edgar Rice Burroughs experts in the world, with 30 years of articles appearing in magazines, journals, academia and fanzines, Griffin lives within swinging distance of Tarzana.

Tarzan Centennial

• [Lupus_Yonderboy]

  OK – is it “awesome” or “sad” that I know the book/story that every one of these is based on?

  • [DreamboatSkanky]

    Awesome.

• [kobrakai]

  You can also visit the University of Louisville and see a great Tarzan collection:

  http://louisville.edu/uofltoday/campus-news/special-collections-celebrates-tarzan

• [Deidzoeb]

  I always thought Hulk with machine gun was the purest example of someone misunderstanding an established character, what he’s about, how he operates. The top image here comes pretty closes.

  • [ocker3]

     Not to mention the mutant left hand

• [Mark Dow]

  The lion’s purple highlights (top) are an implausible anachronism.

• [GawainLavers]

  “Tarzan travels to Borneo” <snicker>
  “Tarzan travels to Middle Earth” <snicker>
  “Tarzan…wait, WFT?

• [Monkey_pants]

  I’m always surprised that Tarzan maintains such a close shave out in the jungle.

  • [Antinous / Moderator]

    I was wondering where he gets the steroids and who waxes him.

• [Warren_Terra]

  Ah, the deadly and effective enormous-machine-gun / lion combination.

  • [Rich Keller]

    After noticing the helmet between his feet, I remembered that he fought Nazis in one of the movies, “Tarzan Triumphs.”

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarzan_Triumphs

• [pjcamp]

  Hair streaks — Teen Lion Vogue?

• [northierthanthou]

  Now, there are some memories.