It may seem strange to you that out of all the stories i heard on. From the time his books began to hit the best seller lists, critics have persistently attacked his purple prose, his overly romanticized views of the west, his onedimensional charac. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. See all books authored by zane grey, including riders of the purple sage, and the rainbow trail, and more on. Trust and savings bank cleared check written and signed by zane grey. Books by zane grey author of riders of the purple sage. Farley editor the zane grey collector speak of zane grey today and immediately one thinks of westerns, of blazing guns, treacherous villains, virtuous women, heroes ten feet tall, and the most beautiful scenery in america. The lone star ranger by zane grey hardcover signed 1924. In all zane grey is credited with 85 books which include eight books about his fishing exploits, three about hunting, and three anthologies. Needed to read description which said there were only 12 books. Original copies of betty zane can easily exceed a thousand. Unfollow zane grey signed book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In this lesson, you will learn how grey got his start as a writer.
The maverick queen, 30,000 on the hoof, and the vanishing american. Zane grey rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Jan 16, 2014 this series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. The first 60 titles are fairly common, however the final 15 titles are scarce and can be difficult to locate. A family member has around 50 of them, ranging from 19101960, and would like to sell them to an antiques dealer. Classic westerns 27 zane grey novels kindle edition by. With an active table of contents, you are certain to enjoy hours of reading pleasure by purchasing this collection vs. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. His fiction spanned the decades from the revolutionary war, as in the biographical betty zane, to the turmoilfilled years of the civil war and the postwar period of westward. First editions with dust jackets can command prices up to several hundred dollars.
What is complete hardback set of zane grey books worth. 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. 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. The ultimate collection 49 works classic westerns and much more. Most first editions zane grey books were published by harpers.
New listing zane grey tales of lonely trails 1923 1st edition rare dust jacket, signed photo. Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. His fiction spanned the decades from the revolutionary war, as in the biographical betty zane, to the turmoilfilled years of the civil war and the postwar period of. Zane grey bibliography and price guide january 16, 2014. His novels and short stories have been adapted into 112 films, two television episodes, and a television series, dick powells zane grey theater.
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. Gray booksellers online bookstore, based in fairfield, pa. 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. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. 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. Without dust jackets, most first editions are worth substantially less. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. 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.
Zane grey walter black editions there are 75 titles in this series. Riders of the purple sage and the sequel the rainbow trail. 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. One of these is the reef girl, a tale of tahiti, and the other a story of young george washington. First edition of zane greys greatest novel, with a laidin photographic card signed on the. Long ago, the name zane grey became a household world, and is known around the world. Jane prayed that the tranquility and sweetness of her life would not be permanently disrupted. Authored 11 loren zane grey books in the successful lassiter series, published by pocket books. Zane grey was an american author best known for writing western fiction. As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books. Books by grey, zane sorted by popularity project gutenberg.
His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a noted hunter and adventurer. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many western. 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. Zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author. Zane grey was a popular american author renowned for his vivid western novels and captivating articles about the great outdoors. While there were a few books first published by other publishing houses, most were from harpers.
Discount prices on books by zane grey, including titles like the young forester. Zane grey 18721939, american author wrote riders of the purple sage 1912. The book became a national bestseller and was nominated for a barry award in the best thriller category. A very distinctive look to this series magazine advertisement, circa early 1950s. Zane greys stories of the west comic books for sale. Zane grey, desert gold zane grey 18721939 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. He was a major force in shaping the myths of the old west. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. Below is a list of zanes books in order of when they were originally published. This is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. Zane became a published author in 1999 with the collection shattering the myth. And while he is remembered for his recordbreaking catches, such as the 464pound marlin caught off the coast of tahiti, zane grey also enjoyed freshwater. On target, was the next book in the gray man series.
Zane grey became a published novelist in 1903 with the novel betty zane. Zane grey signed autograph signature vintage memorabilia. 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. Also, there are exceptions to the rule, so in order to gain. Values of zane grey books are difficult to determine.
Grey, zane 2,777 rowe, nicholas 43 1stworld library 34 gray, asa 29 davey, richard 28 gray, jane loring 27 perkins, jane gray 23 zane, grey 23 engine, hungry 22 the perfect library 19. This novel was also nominated for a barry award in the best thriller category. Apr 26, 2017 values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Zane greys take on homers odyssey turns up in wanderer of the wasteland, the story of a boy named adam who flees his past and a terrible crime. Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border.
Unfollow zane grey books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Zane grey tales of swordfish and tuna inscribed by the author signed 1st ed. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books worth. Clear signature in lower right in greys trademark purple ink. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. Below is a list of zane greys books in order of when they were originally published. Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family. Last of the great scouts the life story of buffalo bill by wetmore, helen cody and zane grey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously andor based on serials originally published in magazines. The book is about the lives of three brothers and a gold strike on thunder mountain. Mark greaney dazzled the literary world with his freshman debut novel, the gray man in 2009.
Excellent near mint condition, former owner inscription and small rub on back cover. Zane grey, known and loved primarily for his western novels, was an avid fisherman. Pearl zane gray who would later drop his first name and change the spelling of his last name was born on 31 january 1872 in zanesville, a town founded by his maternal ancestor ebenezer zane 17471811. Zane grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the old west. Adam seeks refuge in the desert, where life is unrelentingly hard and every day brings a battle against the alkali sands, scorching heat, lonely nights. The books received matched what was described, but stating 25 books when there were only 12 in the fine print is just wrong. She meant to do so much more for her people than she had done. With books such as riders of the purple sage and betty zane, grey is perhaps the most famous writer of westerns with many of his books being adapted into movies and tv shows.
Zane grey legendary author of western adventures feels helpless and homesick after losing his luggage in mexico. Riders of the purple sage was his bestselling book. When his writing started paying off, he managed to spend as many as 300 days a year enjoying the sport. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Loren was the editor of the zane grey novel, black mesa in 1955 and the reef girl in 1977.
In addition to the commercial success of his printed works, they had second lives and continuing influence when adapted as films and television. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. 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. 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. An examination of his supposed antimormonism gary topping zane grey has been singularly unfortunate in his treatment by the literary critics. Loren grey son of zane grey and betty zane grosso daughter of zane grey. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide. 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. Western union 1939 knights of the range 1939 thirty thousand on the hoof 1940 twin sombreros 1940 majesty fs rancho 1942 stairs of sand 1943 the wilderness trek 1944 shadow on the trail 1946 valley of wild horses 1947 rogue river feud 1948 the deer stalker 1949 the maverick queen 1950 the dude ranger 1951. Zane grey, prolific writer whose romantic novels of the american west largely created a new literary genre, the western. First edition, first printing zane grey five complete novels in one book leather bound with gilt design and titles. See more ideas about zane grey, grey and adventure novels. 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. Online shopping from a great selection at kindle store store.