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The Universe According to Edgar Rice Burroughs

Learn all of the latest news and ideas coming from the fertile minds at Edgar Rice Burroughs, Incorporated. Join Director of Publishing Christopher Paul Carey and Vice President of Operations Cathy Mann Wilbanks, live from the stage at PulpFest 50 for the latest from Tarzana. Also joining the presentation will be author Win Scott Eckert, who will speak about his forthcoming novel in the ERB Universe series, Korak at the Earth’s Core. Kreegah!

From its headquarters in Tarzana, California, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., administers the intellectual property of American author Edgar Rice Burroughs, one of the twentieth century’s most prolific and enduring writers. Mr. Burroughs’ 80+ novels and 40+ short stories have been adapted into sixty films and 250 television episodes, and are featured in comic books, video games, apparel, and other merchandise.

Please join PulpFest 50 at 3:30 PM on Saturday, August 6, as we welcome Cathy, Christopher, and Win to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry in Mars, Pennsylvania for the latest updates on the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe, the ERB Authorized Library, and other projects inspired by the great man’s work, including exciting updates from the world of film and television. Their talk is part of our fine line-up of programming at this year’s PulpFest and FarmerCon XVII.

One lucky attendee of our “The Universe According to Edgar Rice Burroughs” panel will go home with a hardcover copy of Tarzan at the Earth’s Core, the thirteenth volume in the Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library™. Newly released by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., this great new edition features rare and previously unpublished archival materials and exciting new jacket art by Joe JuskoYou need to be in attendance at our panel to win. Many thanks to Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. for their generous donation of our door prize.

And don’t forget about the rest of our great programming line-up. We’ll be celebrating “A Half-Century of Pulp Cons,” in recognition of our golden anniversary; the centennial of Fiction House, the pulp magazine and comic book publisher that gave us Action Stories, Fight Comics, Jumbo Comics, Jungle Stories, Lariat Story MagazineNorth-West Romances, Planet Stories, Rangers Comics, Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, Wings, and many other classic titles; the ninetieth anniversary of Popular Publications’ “Dime” line of pulp magazines, particularly Dime Western and Dime Mysteryand much more at PulpFest 50.

The general public is welcome to attend our programming events. To learn more about our schedule, please click the Programming button at the top of this page.

If you would like to register as a dealer at this year’s PulpFest, we’ve run out of tables. Please contact Jack Cullers ASAP to be added to our waiting list. You can reach him at jassways@woh.rr.com or jack@pulpfest.com.

To enjoy our dealers’ room, click the Registration button at the top of this page to join PulpFest. And don’t forget to book a room at the DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh — Cranberry in Mars, Pennsylvania. They’re going fast! So don’t wait! Remember, you must book your room by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, July 20, to get the special convention rate.

You can reserve a room by calling 800.222.8733 or 724.776.6900.

Derek Starr is a writer and popular culture enthusiast who has volunteered to help the PulpFest organizing committee. He’s looking forward to writing more for our website and The Pulpster.

Joe Jusko’s jacket art is featured on the 13th volume in the ERB Authorized Library, Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Tarzan at the Earth’s CoreThe book features rare and previously unpublished archival materials. It’s part of the complete literary works of the “Master of Adventure,” published in uniform hardcover editions.

Tarzan and the Forest of Stone, by Jeffrey J. Mariotte, is the latest book in the groundbreaking Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe series. Published in 2022 by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., it features cover art by Douglas Klauba. The artist has previously provided artwork for the books Tarzan TrilogyUntamed PellucidarTarzan and the Valley of Gold, and The Girl from Hollywood Centennial Edition, all published by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

Jeffrey J. Mariotte has written more than seventy books, including the Cody Cavanaugh Western novel series. Three of his novels have won Scribe Awards for Best Original Novel. He’s also won the Inkpot Award from the San Diego Comic-Con and is a co-winner of the Raven Award from the Mystery Writers of America.

Artwork © Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Trademarks Tarzan®, John Carter®, John Carter of Mars®, Warlord of Mars®, Dejah Thoris®, Barsoom®, Carson of Venus®, The Moon Maid™, The Moon Men™, Victory Harben™, Edgar Rice Burroughs®, Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe™, ERB Authorized Library™, ERB Universe™, and others owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Associated logos, characters, names, and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks or registered trademarks of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Used by Permission.

PulpFest Returns to Pittsburgh!

PulpFest 2025 will begin Thursday, August 7, and run through Sunday, August 10. It will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry. Please join us for "Masters of Blood and Thunder" and much more at PulpFest 2025.

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