Treasure Of The Black Falcon
John Coleman Burroughs
Paperback original. Published 1967 by Ballantine Books, U6085.
First edition of a scarce paperback original by John Coleman Burroughs, the son of Edgar Rice Burroughs. John Coleman Burroughs was a good artist and illustrated some of his father’s books and first edition dust jackets.
This book is very good. Some little abrasions to the inside front cover as shown. A bit of corner wear. Spine is not cracked.
I personally presented this book to Danton Burroughs many years ago who was a good friend of mine, for this inscription in the book. Danton was the grandson of Edgar Rice Burroughs. I’ll write a letter of assurance regarding the inscription.
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Some interesting facts about John Coleman Burroughs (from Wikipedia):
John Coleman "Jack" Burroughs (28 February 1913 – 22 February 1979) was an American illustrator known for his illustrations of the works of his father, Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Life
John Burroughs was born in Chicago, the son of Edgar Rice Burroughs, creator of Tarzan, and of his first wife, Emma Centennia Hulbert. When he was six, the family moved to California and settled on the estate they renamed Tarzana. John briefly attended Page Military Academy but couldn't adjust to the strict regimen and was removed in midyear and tutored at home (he had contracted a mild case of polio, and his parents were worried about his being exposed to disease in public schools). He later attended the Los Angeles Coaching School, Urban Military Academy, and Van Nuys High School, where he wrote and illustrated stories, graduating in 1930. He then enrolled in Pomona College, graduating with honors in 1934. On 12 December, 1936, he married Jane Ralston. They had three children, John Ralston Burroughs, Danton Burroughs, and Dian Burroughs. They were divorced in 1961. On 16 December, 1961, Jack married his second wife, Mary. They divorced around 1972. Jack's creative powers were sapped by Parkinson's Disease in his final years.
Career
John and his siblings Joan and Hulbert were all fans of their father's writing, but only John Coleman Burroughs added significantly to Edgar Rice Burroughs's works with new creative material.
In art
Growing up in an atmosphere saturated by his father's famous creations, Jack's first excursions into the professional art world were influenced by Edgar Rice Burroughs themes. At age 23, he was given the chance to illustrate his father's book, The Oakdale Affair and the Rider published on 15 February, 1937. A few months earlier, His father had written: "It has always been the ambition of my son, Jack, and myself that one day he would illustrate one of my books. He is doing very excellent work, and I am having him illustrate the Spring book for us." Jack went on to illustrate all future Edgar Rice Burroughs books published during the author's lifetime - a total of over 125 illustrations. He also illustrated the John Carter Sunday newspaper strip, a David Innes of Pellucidar comic book feature and numerous Big Little Book covers. Burroughs was a photographer in the 1920s.
In writing
In addition to his artwork, Jack wrote a string of short stories with his brother Hulbert and his wife Jane Ralston, who also served as model for the heroines he drew. Jack's novel Treasure of the Black Falcon was published in 1967 by Ballantine Books. His later novel Danton Doring, written with Dr. John Eric Holmes, remained unfinished.
Legacy
In June 2003, Danton Burroughs opened a storage locker that had been sealed since his father's death in 1979. The room was packed with items that John Coleman Burroughs had amassed throughout his very productive life: personal effects, letters, documents, books, photos, sketches, clothing, paintings, charcoals, artwork done for major Hollywood film studios, World War II propaganda art and handbook illustrations for Douglas Aircraft Company, etc.
There were also a great many items passed on from Jack's father, Edgar Rice Burroughs, including the latter's military hat, favorite chair, film projector, a mold for creating a bust of Edgar Rice Burroughs, photo albums, business documents, journals, favorite books, etc. Photos of many of these items were taken as they were retrieved from the storage room. Danton has released material deemed of interest to Edgar Rice Burroughs fans on the JohnColemanBurroughs Website.
On May 1, 2008, Danton Burroughs died of a heart attack following a fire in the family home in Tarzana, which destroyed a room containing memorabilia of his father John Coleman Burroughs and grandfather Edgar Rice Burroughs. The cause of the fire is unknown. He passed away at age 63.
Some information about Danton Burroughs (from IMDb):
Tarzan Tragedy As Burroughs' Grandson Dies
16 May 2008 WENN
Tarzan Tragedy As Burroughs' Grandson Dies
The man who held the keys to the Tarzan empire has died at his home in Tarzana, California.
Danton Burroughs, the grandson of Tarzan creator Edgar Rice Burroughs, died of a heart attack on 1 May - a day after a fire at his home destroyed family memorabilia.
According to the Los Angeles Times newspaper, Burroughs was to be named the chairman of Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., the company his grandfather formed to merchandise his stories, on the day he died.
John Anthony Miller
Phantom Bookshop
Ventura, California
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