{"product_id":"tarzan-san-souci-robert-d-first-edition","title":"TARZAN:  San Souci, Robert D.  ** First Edition **","description":"Handpicked, pre-owned, TARZAN:  San Souci, Robert D.  ** First Edition **  1999\u003cbr\u003eCondition:  Fine no signs of wear\u003cbr\u003eCover:  Hardcover no slipcover\u003cbr\u003eHandpicked, preowned\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA picture book retelling of the classic Edgar Rice Burroughs story of Tarzan, a boy adopted by a tribe of apes, who after growing older and becoming their leader, realizes he must leave to follow his destiny as a man.\u003cbr\u003eFrom School Library Journal:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrade 3-6 San Souci is to be admired for his many picture-book adaptations of folklore and legend; however, this retelling of Tarzan may be a misstep. Although it undoubtedly will reach commercial success, there are some serious questions about what has been done with this version. The fascinating wild-child aspect of the tale and the mystery and power of self-inflicted literacy are overwhelmed by the action-adventure moments. These scenes boil down to an awful lot of deaths in a few pages of text. \"Mortal combat\" and \"the harsh justice of the jungle\" are the operative terms. For adults who harbor nostalgia for the hokey Weissmuller-O'Sullivan films, reading aloud this version devoid of the humor, silliness, and twinge of romance found in the older celluloid version will be a rude awakening. No Cheetah, no UNGAWAH, no Jane here. But even purists and the not-so-squeamish may question this adaptation. In his excellent author's note, San Souci explains his childhood fondness for Tarzan and writes of Burroughs, \"One of his greatest gifts is that of world-building: he details the histories, peoples, creatures, cities, languages, customs, artwork, games, and clothing of imaginary places so carefully that they ring true.\" This extreme condensation renders impossible any world-building or characterization. McCurdy's accomplished scratchboard and colored-pencil illustrations lend a Rockwell Kent-like, mythic quality to the work, but do little to fill in the blanks left by the severely abbreviated text. Sue Sherif, Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Library, AK \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**  5 STAR SELLER   **\u003cbr\u003eFree shipping\u003cbr\u003ePackaged to withstand\u003cbr\u003eWind, Rain, Snow \u0026amp; Hail\u003cbr\u003e66","brand":"Three Pigeons Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47144010154182,"sku":null,"price":38.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/7983\/6102\/files\/il_fullxfull.4607847646_3f83.jpg?v=1788613094","url":"https:\/\/threepigeonsbookshop.com\/products\/tarzan-san-souci-robert-d-first-edition","provider":"Three Pigeons Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}