The illustrated Tarzan book no. 1 : Picturized from the novel Tarzan of the apes
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Overview
Between the laws of the ape community and the unfamiliar traces of human civilisation, Tarzan must determine where he belongs. Raised among great apes in the African jungle, he survives through exceptional strength, agility, observation and resourcefulness, learning to climb, hunt, track and defend himself. Yet physical mastery cannot settle the deeper conflict between his human nature and the world that has formed him. Books, writing materials and family records open a path towards literacy and self-knowledge, transforming ordinary human objects into clues about ancestry and identity. The illustrated comic-strip form gives this jungle adventure a vivid sequential momentum, carrying Tarzan through rivalries, animal dangers and encounters with hostile people without losing sight of his struggle for belonging. His instinct to protect others repeatedly tests the boundary between survival and responsibility. Beyond the ape territory, the narrative widens from cabins, villages and coastal camps to ports, city streets and distant woodland. These changing settings sharpen the contrast between instinctive jungle life and civilisation, while Tarzan's intelligence and adaptability remain as crucial as his physical power. The combination of illustrated action, human-animal upbringing and a search for origins makes the adventure as concerned with reading signs of identity as with tracking danger. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9789378419898
- ISBN-10: 9378419895
- Publisher: Alpha Edition
- Publish Date: January 2027
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.69 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.91 pounds
- Page Count: 306
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