ZG Collections is proud to announce the publication of Zane Grey's Tales of The Gladiator. As the first Grey book to be published in more than 75 years, this never-before-seen manuscript is a six-year, day-by-day account of the offshore adventures of the legendary Western novelist and his Tales of The Gladiator Publication Partycrew as they fished the Southern California coast aboard Grey's yacht, Gladiator. Anglers & collectors alike will thrill in reading these detailed accounts of the early days of big-game sportfishing.
Tales of The Gladiator passionately describes every fish sighting, hook-up and battle as only Grey could. These wonderful tales are showcased in an edition that surpasses similar collectible works of the era and is sure to be the focal point of any great collection of 1st Editions, Sporting Books or American Westerns.
The book contains 40 historic photographs, many of which also never been published. Edited by award-winning journalist Capt. Dave Lear, each chapter is also complimented with a beautiful, content-specific illustration by acclaimed marine illustrator Steve Goione.
The Limited 1st Edition Collector's release of only 2,500 books are hand-made from the finest Scandinavian aniline leather and period-perfect, exquisite, hand-marbled French paper with unique patterns originating from when marbling was first invented. The book is finished with brilliantly accented gold leaf trim in a three-quarter Moroccan style indicative of turn of the century publishing. They are numbered by hand and presented in a beautifully finished, hand-made sail-cloth accented gift box. A certificate of authenticity, also individually signed and numbered by ZGC, is included with each book.
Since the books are bound one at a time by Y&G Bookbinding, a family-owned and operated historic book repair and preservation bindery, collectors have the opportunity to order their copy with a personalized, custom page bound into the book.
Chris Barela Sculpture
ZG Collections has also commissioned sculptor Chris Barela to create a limited edition series of bronze sculptures. The first, entitled The Gladiator, depicts Zane engaged in his epic battle with the 582-pound world record swordfish Steve Goione Chapter Illustrationcaught on June 29, 1926 as described in the book.
Limited edition signed and numbered giclée prints of the six beautiful chapter illustrations are also being offered by Steve T. Goione through Z.G. Collections.
The entire line has been specifically created with the collector in mind. The books, art and sculptures are available with matching edition numbers, elevating the excitement, value and personal satisfaction of serious collectors.
