Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. was founded in 1923 by author Edgar Rice Burroughs to manage the rights to his literary works. He is renowed for his many novels of fantastic adventur. His best-known creations are the jungle hero Tarzan of the Apes and Sci-Fi hero John Carter of Mars, both first published in 1912. The company has overseen every adaptation of his literary works in publishing, film, television, theatrical stage productions, licensing and merchandising. It continues to be owned by the Burroughs' family and remains based in Tarzana, California, a city named after Burroughs' character.  (less)