Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. Riders of the purple sage was the first of zane grey s many bestsellers. Pearl zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author and dentist best known for his popular adventure novels and stories associated with the western genre in literature and the arts. Below is a list of zanes books in order of when they were originally published. In all zane grey is credited with 85 books which include eight books about his fishing exploits, three about hunting, and three anthologies. They are well worth reading for pleasure and instruction. It is available in paperback, hardcover, ebook and audio cd. Zane grey s stories of the west comic books shown are in stock. From the dedication to his brother to the last phrase of the book, zane grey relates why he fishesto catch a fish it not all fishing.
Original copies of betty zane can easily exceed a thousand. First edition, illustrated with 26 blackandwhite photographic plates, presentation copy inscribed by the books subject with compliments of the last of the plainsmen, c. As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder. Values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. The writings of zane grey by grey, zane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide. In this story a young woman tried to fight off cattle rustlers who threaten her ranch. This is the most recognized title of all the novels that zane grey wrote. Zane grey rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Well base this on various factors for example if you like jack reacher. Betty zane 1903 spirit of the border 1906 the last of the plainsmen 1908 the last trail 1909. Trust and savings bank cleared check written and signed by zane grey.
Therefore, if you have a zane grey book published by someone else, chances are that it is not a first edition and is a reprint. Zane greys stories of the west comic books for sale. Zane grey became a published novelist in 1903 with the novel betty zane. Considered the father of the adult western, zane grey 18721939 was a prolific american writer and the pioneer of the western literary genre. Zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author. This is a comic book that is based on one of his novels. Jones and and by the author, and the author, zane grey. First edition, first printing zane grey five complete novels in one book leather bound with gilt design and titles. Below is a list of zane greys books in order of when they were originally published. The maverick queen, 30,000 on the hoof, and the vanishing american. Book of camps and trails 1931 arizona ames 1932 robbers roost 1932 the drift fence 1933 the hash knife outfit 1933 the code of the west 1934 thunder mountain 1935 the trail driver 1935. Zane grey complete public domain works includes riders of. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The internet movie database credits zane grey with 110 films.
Last of the plainsmen first edition signed zane grey. Riders of the purple sage was the first of zane greys many bestsellers. Before selling direct to a dealer, you may want to consider contacting the various book auction houses that i had mentioned in your other question. This comic edtion was a picturized edtion of classic western novel by zane grey. Every 2 weeks we send out an email with 68 book recommendations.
Indeed these tales of fishing are entertaining stories of adventure, of catching the one that previously had gotten away, or of just enjoying the atmosphere and commaradarie of companions, or the mystical and magical environment of the faraway place. His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a noted hunter and adventurer. Zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels and pulp fiction that presented an idealized image of the rugged old west. Trained as a dentist, grey practiced in new york city from 1898 to 1904, when he published privately a novel of pioneer life, betty zane, based on an ancestors journal. New listing zane grey tales of lonely trails 1923 1st edition rare dust jacket, signed photo.
Authored 11 loren zane grey books in the successful lassiter series, published by pocket books. His 1912 novel, riders of the purple sage, firmly established him as a western author. Book is good in green boards with minor edge and corner wear, no dust jacket. This is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans.
Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border. Unfollow books zane grey to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books. First edition of zane greys greatest novel, with a laidin photographic card signed on the. Books by grey, zane sorted by popularity project gutenberg. Zane grey writer of western novels lived in payson, az. Zane grey 18721939, american author wrote riders of the purple sage 1912. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Make offer zane grey lot of 56 volumes hardcover books walter j. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Betty zane 1903 spirit of the border 1906 the last of the plainsmen 1908 the last trail 1909 the shortstop 1909 the heritage of the desert 1910 the young forester 1910 the young pitcher 1911 the young lion hunter 1911. This a nice clean copy, the spine is solid, the text is clean and pages are not torn or dirty.
Zane grey zane grey is widely and justifiably considered the father of the western, as he published nearly one hundred books, most of them novels of the american frontier. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. Also, there are exceptions to the rule, so in order to gain. Riders of the purple sage was his bestselling book. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. Make offer code of the west by zane grey, harper 1st edition 1934, fair condition book, zane grey s western magazine vol.
As of june 2007, the internet movie database credits grey with 110 films, one tv episode, and one entire tv series based on his novels and stories. Buy books online, new and used online bookstore from alibris. She meant to do so much more for her people than she had done. Spine tight but faded, pages color crisp, yellowed wage. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously andor based on serials originally published in magazines. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. While there were a few books first published by other publishing houses, most were from harpers. See more ideas about zane grey, grey and adventure novels. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california.
Zane grey is widely and justifiably considered the father of the western, as he published nearly one hundred books, most of them novels of the american. One of these is the reef girl, a tale of tahiti, and the other a story of young george washington. Pearl zane grey was best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the western genre in literature and the arts, but he also wrote two hunting books, six childrens books, three baseball books, and eight fishing books. Tales of swordfish and tuna is a new collection of grey s saltwaterfishing adventures.
Help help desk manage my account shopping cart shipping info track an order returns browse categories search tips join the millionaires club join the millionaires club and receive free shipping, plus tons of exclusive benefits and offers. Zane grey, prolific writer whose romantic novels of the american west largely created a new literary genre, the western. Pearl zane grey was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the western genre in literature and the arts. Jan 16, 2014 this series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Zane grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the old west. Insert your email below to start getting these recommendations. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Riders of the purple sage and the sequel the rainbow trail. Zane grey collection cowboy classics 11 zane grey omnibus 7 ohio river trilogy paperback 6 the jane austen academy 6 the lone star ranger weekly 5 gentle greek readers 4 dover thrift editions 3 five star first edition western 3. He produced over 100 books, and for each year from 1915 to 1924, a new zane grey title made the bestseller list. Most first editions zane grey books were published by harpers. The author loren grey is the youngest son of the subject of the book, zane grey.
Zane grey bibliography and price guide january 16, 2014. First editions with dust jackets can command prices up to several hundred dollars. Without dust jackets, most first editions are worth substantially less. Support independent booksellers on our marketplace. Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. Zane grey book thunder mountain special edition copyright. Ordering zane grey s stories of the west comic books is easy. The book is about the lives of three brothers and a gold strike on thunder mountain.
See all past recommendations western novel writer louis lamour made himself a. Riders of the purple sage by zane grey, the spirit of the border by zane grey, the last trail by zane grey, the rainbow trail. Loren was the editor of the zane grey novel, black mesa in 1955 and the reef girl in 1977. Zane became a published author in 1999 with the collection shattering the myth. Just as he invented the western, grey also pioneered sporting fishing for the large ocean species of game fish. Excellent near mint condition, former owner inscription and small rub on back cover. Make offer zane grey tales of swordfish and tuna inscribed by the author signed 1st ed zane grey lot of 56 volumes hardcover books walter j. Zane grey is widely and justifiably considered the father of the western, as he published nearly one hundred books, most of them novels of the american frontier. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
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