It was believed that the identity of the ranger was that of texas ranger john hughes, whom the book the lone star ranger was written about in 1915. The lone ranger and tonto fran striker first edition biblioctopus. The first lone ranger novel appeared in 1936, and eventually 18 volumes were published, as listed below. The following year a sequel serial the lone ranger rides again was released. The lone ranger 1938 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The lone ranger rides, a wonderful western story in itself, also details the origins of why a texas ranger would strike out on his own, wearing a mask at all. Some author wrote a book about that historical figure and when the lone ranger movie came out in theaters a couple years ago, he tried to ride on the coattails of the movies publicity and claim that the character he wrote the book for was the origin of the lone ranger. A later printing would probably list titles that were published after the book in hand. The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the. It was the ninth of the sixtysix serials produced by republic, the fourth western a third of republics serials were westerns and the first republic serial release of 1938. The series also inspired numerous comic books, two movie serials, a few movies, books, and a live action television series 19491957 starring clayton moore as the lone ranger which is probably the best known treatment of the franchise. All are in very good condition and have t dust jackets that have normal wear.
Dust jacket, end papers and frontispiece each have illustration of the lone ranger in different scene in action by paul laune. Trendle for a detroit radio station and debuted on jan. Big little books and better little books 19321949 1. The lone ranger comic book cowboys, by boyd magers. The first lone ranger novel appeared in 1936, and eventually 18 volumes. Jul 09, 2017 here is the list of adaptations for the famous western icon, the lone ranger. There have been numerous comic book adaptations of the lone ranger s adventures. He is delivering a good moral message of nonviolence, no drugs, no intoxicating beverages, no smoking and no profanity to kids and adults. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. Good plus or better, light general wear, lightly soiled. This is for 1 6 lone ranger hi yo silver spoon, made in 1938 by tlr, inc. Big little books were produced from 1932 until the present, although the most well known and collectible big little books are the vintage big little books from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s which are the years that most of my dads collection is from. Now lets go back to 1936 for another origin story of silver.
The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the others by fran francis hamilton striker. Dust jacket, front cover, spine, and title page all credit story to writer gaylord dubois. The lone ranger 1936, the lone ranger and the gold robbery 1939, the lone ranger and tonto 1940 and the lone ranger rides north 1940. Contentsshow dell comics four color the lone ranger 145 issues, 19451962 vol. Free classic radio shows the lone ranger radio program. The lone ranger is a 1938 american republic movie serial based on the radio program of the same name. John reid was born in 1850 and was the sole survivor of a. It is, however, possible to eliminate obvious later printings by checking the list of other books published in the series. The lone ranger is 5 years older than superman and celebrates his 80th birthday this year.
A chronology of the lone ranger and the green hornet. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The lone ranger hardcover january 1, 1936 by gaylord du bois author 4. It was at this time the ranger s previously red shirt became blue. The masked rider, with his faithful companion tonto find out about a villain who is killing those who own the gold medallions. The five all fight valiantly but over the course of the serial four are killed in the line of duty, leaving only one to finish the fight the lone ranger. List of lone ranger comic book series lone ranger wiki.
Based on the famous lone ranger adventures created by george w. Lone ranger, renegade lawman in the american west, a fictional character of american radio and television programs, books, films, and comics. Vintage hardcover 1936 the lone ranger by fran striker has. Near fine in a good jacket with a faded spine, chipping.
The lone ranger famous character by fran striker hardcover 1936. Paul laune the lone ranger and his indian friend tonto solve a series of crimes during the construction of the first railroad to the west. A total of eighteen books were released, with the last, called the lone ranger on red butte trail, being released in the year 1961. Antique hardcover 1936 the lone ranger by fran striker. Speaking of clayton moore and the lone ranger tv series which began in 1949. This is a list of the various publishers and series. Alone, he prevents an attempt to wreck a work train, he stops a fake indian raid on the pay train, rescues a girl captured by a band of sioux indians. The story of the lone ranger chronicles the creation and development of the. Near fine in the correct binding with du bois name on the cover and spine, and a good dustjacket with chipping and rubbing to the extremities. Following the enormous success of the lone ranger on radio in 1933, the editors at king features decided to adapt fran strikers hit program into a comic strip which began on sept. Hiyo silver is quite good, which makes one hope that the original serial will. Click download or read online button to get he lone ranger 1936 epub book now.
Complete the information about your event, complete the box words below, then click submit and our booking manager, tex holland, will contact you with the arrangements to do your event. The only authentic original looking lone ranger and silver in the country, a tribute performer, does a unique funfilled educational vaudevillestyle western appearance with lots of surprises. He lone ranger 1936 epub download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Highlighting the group is the very first lone ranger book ever published titled the lone ranger 1936. The lone ranger by fran striker 1936 hc vintage book.
Clayton moore grew up in chicago, illinois and although his father wanted him to become a doctor, he had visions of something a little more glamorous. The interior of this 32 page ashcan prototype includes two. Trendel, with francis hamilton fran striker as the series primary writer. A history of the lone ranger by jeff kepley comic book historians. An outlaw leader planning to take control of texas after the civil war kills colonel jeffries, a man empowered to levy taxes, and assumes his identity. Naturally athletic, he practiced gymnastics during family summer vacations in canada, eventually joining the trapeze act the flying behrs at 19. Our restoration of the lone ranger 1938, longconsidered a lost serial in complete form, is the only complete unsubtitled version of the serial available and the definitive edition of. Returns are only accepted if the item is not as described. The lone ranger and his horse silver 1935 the lone ranger and the vanishing herd 1936 the lone ranger and the secret killer 1937 the lone ranger and the menace of murder valley 1938. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
The 1938 lone ranger was the first appearance of the ranger and tonto in the movies and introduced the canyonambush and rescue by tonto origin story as well as what became the standard costume. The restored original lone ranger republic serial 1938. Tonto finds one ranger still alive and he becomes the lone ranger. Writing a coherent chronology for the lone ranger was a difficult task for a variety of reasons. Hakes rare lone ranger camp 1936 framed panoramic photo. The series, which eventually ran to 18 titles, was originally written by gaylord dubois first book only, then by fran. Values are determined through contacts with blb club members who are active in buyingselling blbs. As the lone ranger radio show was becoming a nationwide popular phenomenon, the spartan publishing co.
He, his brother, dan, and four other texas rangers had been. The lone ranger big little books by larry lowery and jeff. Contact me immediately if theres an issue, so that. In 1948 dell comics launched a comic book series which lasted 145 issues. The origin of the lone ranger myths of the american west. Versions include the original radio series, the popular tv show, a series of comics and novelization, and the recent. The lone ranger is a fictional masked former texas ranger who fought outlaws in the.
As the lone ranger radio program was becoming a nationwide sensation in the 1930s, the spartan publishing company produced a prototype lone ranger pulp magazine in order to secure a. Its in very good condition, with normal signs of use. May 07, 2018 john reid, the sole surviving texas ranger of a murderous ambush, becomes the great masked hero with his companion, tonto. Striker also reedited, and rewrote parts of later editions of the first novel. Long after tvs original lone ranger ceased original production, the show became a staple in reruns, entertaining a new generation of kidsand adults. The lone ranger property was sold to another company in the 1950s, which resulted in a legal complication that precluded the lone ranger being directly associated with the green hornet. Learn something new every day about the lone ranger, courtesy of collectors, historians and exclusive archival scans of documents. Complete listings and values of big little books note 1. Big little books generally have a hard cover and are about 3. With silver chief, chief thundercloud, lynne roberts, stanley andrews. On one hand, the characters seemingly been around forever. The lone ranger received the full massmerchandising treatment from the beginning a boxtop driven premiums on the radio show, toys thru the years, s series of novels published from 1936 to 1956, two daily comic strips 193871 and 198184, and even a recent video game.
Having appeared in movies, tv, radio shows, novels, comic books, as a. As inspiring as the lone ranger would prove to be, his origins were less mythological than. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The lone ranger hi yo silver souvenir spoon 1938 tlr, inc. In 1936, trendle and striker created a new serial for wxyz. List of lone ranger comic book series lone ranger wiki fandom. The reallife lone ranger was a black man, a freed slave named bass reeves. The first novel, called the lone ranger, was released in the year 1936.
Fans of the old radio shows and the tv series the lone ranger will recognize the characters in this book the lone ranger, his faithful indian sidekick tonto and his trusty horse, silver. Lone ranger big little books free download of big little books. First published between 1936 and 1956 in hardback by grosset and dunlap, many of these stories were reprinted in paperback in. Newman was very careful not to tamper with the lone ranger legend, incorporating all of the characters from both the newspaper strip and the radio program into his stories. The lone ranger is an american, longrunning, oldtime radio created by george w. From 1935 to 1950, big little books were published. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Hardcover corners worn to boards, spine ends chipped and. Jul 03, 20 the lone ranger is a mystery, all right.
The book includes reminiscences by members of the radio stock company. The masked man has appeared in so many different mediums with attendant revisions and embellishments regarding his origin it was almost impossible to reconcile and meld them all into a single whole. In those early days when the lone ranger was being developed, the characters popularity was spectacular. When you book the only authentic original looking lone ranger and silver in the country, your job of providing entertainment instantly becomes easier. The lone ranger rides fran striker 1903 1962 fans of the old radio shows and the tv series the lone ranger will recognize the characters in this book the lone ranger, his faithful indian sidekick tonto and his trusty horse, silver. List of lone ranger novels lone ranger wiki fandom. Phil stephensenpayne this publication is of major significance in the development of the lone ranger character. Jay silverheels left and clayton moore as tonto and the lone ranger, respectively, 1951. This hour long feature became the basis for the lone ranger television. Author fran striker penned the lone ranger series of westerns. The lone ranger and the lost city of gold 2nd motion picture ks103 this is the 1958 dvd sequel to the successful first lone ranger movie. The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the others were by fran striker. The first of lone ranger 12 novels are published and eventually 18 volumes.
Get the best deals on lone ranger book when you shop the largest online selection at. The lone ranger and the lost city of gold western adventure movie, english, full length, free film duration. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Offered for your consideration is a hardcover 1936 edition of the book, the lone ranger, originally written by gaylord dubois based on the popular lone ranger radio program created in 1933 for a detroit radio station by george w.
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