The creator of the immortal characters Tarzan of the Apes and John Carter of Mars, Edgar Rice Burroughs is one of the world's most popular authors. His timeless tales of heroes and heroines transport readers from the jungles of Africa and the dead sea bottoms of Barsoom to the miles-high forests of Amtor and the savage inner world of Pellucidar, and even to alien civilizations beyond the farthest star. Mr. Burroughs' books are estimated to have sold hundreds of millions of copies, and they have spawned 60 films and 250 television episodes. When not spending time with his amazing wife or their talented children, Howard Andrew Jones can be found hunched over his laptop, mumbling about flashing swords and doom-haunted towers. In 2019, St. Martin's published his newest fantasy novels, For the Killing of Kings, and its sequel, Upon the Flight of the Queen. Paizo has published four of his Pathfinder novels and St. Martin's/Thomas Dunne two of his critically acclaimed historical fantasy novels. He edits the magazine Tales From the Magician's Skull, edits for the Perilous Worlds imprint, and assembled and edited the eight-volume collection of Harold Lamb's historical swashbucklers for Bison Books. Joe Jusko is among today's most acclaimed fantasy, pin-up, and comic artists. His work has been featured on book and comic posters, and on the much-praised 1992 Marvel Masterpieces trading cards. Jusko is a recipient of myriad industry honors, including a Certificate of Merit from the Society of Illustrators and a 2001 Chesley Award nomination. Fittingly, he was born on September 1, sharing his birthday with Edgar Rice Burroughs. Jusko's longtime love of Burroughs' work continues to inspire him in illustrating the Authorized Library and bringing the author's creative vision to life.