The maverick queen, 30,000 on the hoof, and the vanishing american. Zane grey was born on january 31, 1872, in zanesville, ohio, as pearl zane grey. 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 grey signed autograph signature vintage memorabilia. Shop for zane grey related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. Zane grey 18721939, american author wrote riders of the purple sage 1912. Authored 11 loren zane grey books in the successful lassiter series, published by pocket books. This website is owned and operated by a book coop, which is a cooperative legally incorporated in the state of wisconsin. 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. Books by grey, zane sorted by popularity project gutenberg. 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 grey 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories.
When his writing started paying off, he managed to spend as many as 300 days a year enjoying the sport. Historical images of zane grey used with permission of dr. Zane grey card signed by western author in purple ink signature. We have been in business since 1976 and members of the abaa since 1978. First edition, first printing zane grey five complete novels in one book leather bound with gilt design and titles. In march 1970, frank grubers long awaited zane grey.
Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. But not even logan could foresee the challenges that lay ahead for him. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. In fact, without a dust jacket, most reprints are considered to be reading copies. They are very noticeable in their red and tan book bindings. Zane grey books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes.
Western author and outdoorsman zane grey 18751939 combined his passions for writing and the great outdoors to create over 54 adventurepacked novels, featuring vivid images of the american west and the rugged individualists who tamed it. First editions with dust jackets are becoming so rare that they are commanding extremely good values while a first edition without a dust jacket is considered fairly common. Pearl zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 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. Grey came from a quaker background, and he had four siblings. Black sometime referred to as the zane grey library or the zane grey book club. Zane originally followed his fathers career pathway as a dentist, but ultimately pursued his lifelong passion of writing and became a wellknown author for the remainder of. Once a scout with the us army, he was familiar with both the hardships and rewards of pioneer life. Title title genre genre date oldest date newest betty zane and to the last man. Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. Unfollow zane grey signed book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Pearl zane grey was born 31st january 1872, to lewis and alice gray. Most have little value, but there are several that are worth quite a bit. Zane grey is the bestknown author of western cowboy and other adventure stories. Zane grey s copy, boldly signed by him in purple ink on front free endpaper. Needed to read description which said there were only 12 books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Books by zane grey author of riders of the purple sage. In late 1969 the zane grey western magazine appeared on the newsstands. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many western writers who followed him. Zane grey biography, life, interesting facts early years and education. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. A book coop began in 1999 as a small discussion group of independent booksellers. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically.
His father was a dentist, who used to beat grey on a regular basis. Zane greys stories of the west comic books for sale. Riders of the purple sage large print by zane grey english paperback book fr. If you cant afford anyother zg book about fishing, then this is the one to buy, whether you are a fisherman at heart of not, for these stories are written in the same inimitable style with which zane grey wrote his westernswith all the color and background and descriptive measure he. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book. Zane grey signed book u23718 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. 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. The books received matched what was described, but stating 25 books when there were only 12 in the fine print is just wrong. Every purchase includes our industry recognized coa. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide. Loren grey son of zane grey and betty zane grosso daughter of zane grey. It may seem strange to you that out of all the stories i heard on the rio grande i should choose as first that of buck duane outlaw and gunman. Historical photos of zane grey used with permission of dr. She meant to do so much more for her people than she had done.
Skyhorse publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction that takes place in the old west. He was a very prolific author and one of the first authors to become a millionaire. Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family. As a cooperative, our site is jointly and equally owned by independent member booksellers. Below is a list of zane greys books in order of when they were originally published. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Gray and josephine alice zane gray, zane was the fourth of five children.
Book of camps and trails 1931 arizona ames 1932 robbers roost 1932 the drift fence 1933 the hash knife outfit 1933 the code of the west 1934 thunder mountain 1935 the trail driver 1935. Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border. Grey, zane, 18721939 social networks and archival context. Grey was an avid fisherman and wrote a lot about fishing. Riders of the purple sage and the sequel the rainbow trail. American author zane grey signed album page psadna. Excellent near mint condition, former owner inscription and small rub on back cover. Jane prayed that the tranquility and sweetness of her life would not be permanently disrupted. Make offer code of the west by zane grey, harper 1st edition 1934, fair condition book, zane grey s western magazine vol. Zane grey the western author and outdoorsmans signature in black ink signature. Zane grey became a published novelist in 1903 with the novel betty zane. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. In addition to the success of his printed works, they later had. Zane greys copy, boldly signed by him in purple ink on front free endpaper.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Zane grey, known and loved primarily for his western novels, was an avid fisherman. Riders of the purple sage was his bestselling book. Apparently, millions of copies of these were printed and distributed. This was advertised extensively on the backs of various types of magazines, in newspapers, and folders stuck in other paperbacks. Dust jackets can increase the value of a zane grey book by several times. Loren was the editor of the zane grey novel, black mesa in 1955 and the reef girl in 1977. 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. 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. The lone star ranger by zane grey hardcover signed. Zane grey tappans burro 1923 book signed autograph.
Popular zane grey books meet your next favorite book. Book of camps and trails 1931 arizona ames 1932 robbers roost 1932. New listing zane grey tales of lonely trails 1923 1st edition rare dust jacket, signed photo. The western author and outdoorsmans signature in black ink. Western author and outdoorsman grey 18751939, born pearl zane grey, combined his passions for writing and the great outdoors to create over 54 adventurepacked novels, featuring vivid images of the american west and the rugged individualists who tamed it. Jan 16, 2014 this series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. First editions with dust jackets are becoming so rare that they are commanding extremely good values while. He was born in zanesville, ohio, in the united states. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book in addition to the commercial success of his printed works, his books have had second. Walter black publishing house of roslyn, ny, published 75 of zane greys titles in the late 50s and 60s. A onepage autograph letter signed as doc to his wife dolly with fine content on florida east coast hotel co.