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The Beasts of Tarzan is the third in a series of 24 adventure novels written by Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875–1950) and published between 1912 and 1966, followed by several novels either co-written by Burroughs, or officially authorized by his estate. There are also two works written by Burroughs especially for children that are not considered part of the main series.

The series is considered a classic of literature and is the author's best-known work. Tarzan has been called one of the best-known literary characters in the world, and Tarzan of the Apes and its sequels have been adapted many times, complete or in part, for radio, television, stage, and cinema—in fact, it has been adapted for film more times than any other book.

The author, Edgar Rice Burroughs, was an American speculative fiction writer, best known for his prolific output in the adventure, science fiction, and fantasy genres. Among his other well-known creations are John Carter of Mars (featured in the Barsoom series) and Carson Napier of Venus (featured in the Amtor series). He is also known for the “hollow Earth” themed Pellucidar series, beginning with At the Earth's Core (1914); and the lost world-themed Caspak trilogy, beginning with The Land that Time Forgot (1918).

Burroughs’ California ranch is now the center of the Tarzana neighborhood in Los Angeles.

—Karl Wurf

Rockville, MD