Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. was founded in 1923 by the author Edgar Rice Burroughs to manage the rights to his literary works. He is renowned for his many novels of fantastic adventure. His best-known creations are that jungle hero, Tarzan of the Apes, Sci-Fi hero John Carter of Mars, and The Land that Time Forgot. The company has overseen every adaptation of his literary works in publishing, film, television, theatrical stage productions, licensing and merchandising. The company continues to be owned by the Burroughs' family and remains based in Tarzana, California.  (less)