In this authoritative volume, writer and historian Scott Tracy Griffin traces the development of the history-making Tarzan franchise, from the motion-picture industry's early silent and serials, through the high point of the Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer era featuring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan, to modern worldwide hits like Grey stoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes and Walt Disney Studios' animated Tarzan.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"Tarzan on Film is an obvious pick up for fans of the jungle boy, but there is plenty to interest cinephiles of all kinds." - Cinedelphia
""Tarzan on Film" is remarkable in its comprehensiveness, offering detailed histories of every single production, including behind-the-scenes stories, public responses and insight into how the legend changed over the years." - Roger Ebert.com
"You can't help but stop on each and every entry, each of which contains a high-quality, full-page reproduction of original poster artwork-gorgeous stuff from an age in which posters were tantamount to fine art" - Deep Focus
"Tarzan fans and cinephiles will clearly enjoy this all out Tarzan on Film book." - Retrenders
"Tarzan cinephiles are sure to go bananas." - VG Blogger
"Wonderfully comprehensive" - The Film Stage
"a lovely companion to Griffin's previous volume. If you have any interest in Tarzan at all, the two books are highly recommended" - Atomic Junkshop
"Tarzan on Film is great resource, highly recommended for fans of Burroughs' character as well as those with an interest in Hollywood history." Cinema Sentries
Sprache
Verlagsort
Produkt-Hinweis
Fadenheftung
Gewebe-Einband
Maße
Höhe: 333 mm
Breite: 263 mm
Dicke: 25 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-85768-568-1 (9780857685681)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Klassifikation
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.
