Tarzan on Film

(Hardback)

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The Legend of Tarzan film opens on 1st July 2016

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 silents and serials, through the high point of the Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer era featuring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan, to modern worldwide hits like Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes and Walt Disney Studios' animated Tarzan. Full of behind the scenes photos, interviews with star performers and directors this is a complete history of Tarzan on film. Released to coincide with the new movie, The Legend of Tarzan.

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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 cant help but stop on each and every entry, each of which contains a high-quality, full-page reproduction of original poster artworkgorgeous 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 Griffins 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

Author Bio

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.