> Back in the early 70’s the books of Conan and John Carter of Mars was on every youths bookshelf by the bed.
I read “A Princess of Mars” in the 50s from an autographed copy passed down to me by my father. I wish I still had the book. The Barsoom series of Edgar Rice Burroughs was and still is my all time favorite sci-fi fiction. I hope Disney hasn’t beat the story up to much.
I think you'll have a hard time figuring out where the singing teacup fits in the Burroughs' original manuscript. < / just kidding, I hope>
story has been PC’d somewhat... Dejah is not the feminine drop dead beauty of the novels but a muscular he-woman, not really sexy at all... John Carter isn’t very bright in this version, taking a backseat (as is Hollywood’s way) to a more intelligent and stronger woman (dejah)...
see the actress remark on her portrayal here:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/video/lynn-collins-john-carter-premiere