Tag Archives: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Remembering Frank Frazetta

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Darren Nash

Frank Frazetta, one of the most influential artists in the fantasy field, was born on this day, in New York, in 1928. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction notes: A native New Yorker, he studied at the Brooklyn Academy of Fine … Continue reading →

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Gateway Essentials: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Darren Nash

Last Friday we extolled the virtues of Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle.  On Wednesday, a new film opened in cinemas: The Legend of Tarzan, which prompted an interesting review-cum-Burroughs-retrospective in The Telegraph. Seems like that’s a good time for us … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Jungle!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Darren Nash

Readers of a pulpish disposition might have noticed the imminent return of one John Clayton, otherwise known as Viscount Greystoke. He was first seen on these shores 104 years ago and has been a regular visitor since – most recently … Continue reading →

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New Title Spotlight: Edgar Rice Burroughs: Master of Adventure

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Darren Nash

Although most of Gateway’s 3,000-plus titles are doorways to fictional worlds, we do have a small but fascinating collection of non-fiction. We have collections of essays and literary criticism, speculations on what the future might hold, unofficial guides to cult … Continue reading →

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The Martian: What to Read Next

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Darren Nash

So you’ve just read or seen The Martian and you’re now having Red Planet withrawal symptoms?  Can’t go another day without more Marsie goodness?  Fear not!  The Gateway doctor is in, and do we have a prescription for you! Whether … Continue reading →

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On This Day: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Darren Nash

Edgar Rice Burroughs was born on this day in 1875, and although one-hundred-and-forty years have passed, if you were asked to tick off famous fictional characters on your fingers, chances are that before you made it to your second hand … Continue reading →

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SF Gateway Omnibus of the Week: Tarzan’s Quest and Other Tales

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Darren Nash

From the vaults of the SF Gateway, the most comprehensive digital library of classic SFF titles ever assembled, comes this fourth and final volume of the collected tales of Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle. hardback | eBook The son of … Continue reading →

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SF Gateway Omnibus of the Week: The Land that Time Forgot

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Darren Nash

From the vaults of the SF Gateway, the most comprehensive digital library of classic SFF titles ever assembled, comes an ideal introduction to the fantastic worlds of one of the greatest adventure writers of all time, Edgar Rice Burroughs. trade … Continue reading →

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On This Day: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Darren Nash

Edgar Rice Burroughs was born on this day in 1875, and although almost a century-and-a-half half passed since that day, if you were asked to tick off famous fictional characters on your fingers, chances are that before you made it … Continue reading →

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SF Gateway Omnibus of the Week: Carson of Venus

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Darren Nash

The shimmering, cloud-covered planet of Venus conceals a wondrous secret: the strikingly beautiful yet deadly world of Amtor. In Amtor, cities of immortal beings flourish in giant trees reaching thousands of feet into the sky; ferocious beasts stalk the wilderness … Continue reading →

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