Denslow, and the 100th anniverary edition pictured here replicates that one. The wizard of oz the original oz book1903 hardcover 1903. A fragmented dust jacket for a first edition of wonderful wizard of oz 1900 by l. The third book of oz also includes the wogglebug book see below and is illustrated by eric shanower. Baums life, and features interview segments with two of the authors greatgrandchildren, author michael patrick hearn, professor peter h.
First published in 2010 the wizard of oz open library. The book was in the earliest binding state, but the presence. Although it was claimed that the new illustrations. Come take a tour, visit our exhibitions, and view the gorgeous main reading room. Wb clearly put the effort into it rather than churning out quick release garbage to grab a buck. Peter glassmans afterwords in the books of wonder editions document baums attempts to get the books made into stage productions and films. The wizard of oz pocket notebook collection set of 3. Links to free, fulllength audio recordings of all the oz books in this collection. Witches, toy and movable books, spanish language materials, fiction, wizards, juvenile literature, wizards in fiction, childrens stories, russian, specimens, imaginary voyages in fiction, classic literature, imaginary voyages, childrens stories, american, adventure and.
The powerful message in the end of the movie is theres no place like home the powerful message of the book is people are complicated and at times not what they appear to be, but you always have the heart to. This is a quick video outlining differences between two copies of first editions wonderful wizard of oz that were printed in 1899. There are many variations of the wizard of oz book. There are other books in this series such as little women and the secret garden. Illustrations from the early editions of the book, as drawn by ww denslow you must be a great sorceress see the wonderful wizard of oz trailer plus ads from its premiere 1939. Wizard of oz 30 wizard of oz collection 15 oz books 10 oz 10 wonderful wizard of oz 10 dorothy and the wizard in oz 9 books of wonder 5 oz the complete collection 4 childrens classics 3. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. In 1900, a former travelling salesman published a book about a girl from kansas and her adventures in a strange land. Commemorating the seventyfifth anniversary of the wizard of oz, this collectible edition delivers an interactive experience, transporting readers over the rainbow and into the land of oz with its host of unpublished artwork, behindthescenes stories from the stars, and removable special features open the door to the land of oz and travel down the yellow brick. With judy garland, frank morgan, ray bolger, bert lahr.
The audio vault contains another impressive collection of treats. Dorothy gale is swept away from a farm in kansas to a magical land of oz in a tornado and embarks on a quest with her new friends to see the wizard who can help her return home to kansas and help her friends as well. The wizard of oz 75th anniversary collectors edition will debut as a fivedisc set that will include bluray, bluray 3d, dvd and ultraviolet versions of the film. For those who want the look and feel of the 1900 publication, this fills the bill. See the complete oz series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
There are many editions available of the wonderful wizard of oz, but the original was very much a team effort of author baum and illustator w. Amyhenry25 favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite. This notebook, with its warm cotton canvas cover, celebrates one of the most iconic moments from childrens literature. Click the play all feature and enjoy over three hours of ozrelated music.
In each afterword, glassman shows where baum was in the stage or film process at the time each book was written and how it affected the writing of that book. Step into dorothys classic slippers and follow the yellow brick road with toto, scarecrow, the tin man, and the cowardly lion in l. It soon became one of the bestloved childrens stories of all time, with generations of children growing up with dorothy, the wicked witch of the west and, of course, toto. The cover of the hill first edition of the wonderful wizard of oz is shown below. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and relate the fictional history of the land of oz. I would like to create my own epub edition, but unfortunately, none of the fullpage editions being offered for download appear to be in a lossess format. Frank baum was purchased in 1972 at sotheby parke bernet on behalf of a private collector. It contains several new pictures and a slightly longer profile of baum.
Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. Jukebox features 18 separate audio clips, ranging from basic underscore tracks and alternate takes to deleted reprises and rehearsal recordings. Often republished in book form, first in a heavily revised edition by jean kellogg as the visitors from oz and later as the third book of oz by buckethead enterprises of oz, which was censored. The series was so popular that after baums death and by special arrangement, oz books continued to be written for the series by other authors. Featuring dorothytm, tototm, and all their friends from the merry, old land of oztm, this set of three 64page notebooks includes one ruled, one blank, and one gridlined notebookperfect for all your notetaking needs. A new edition of the book appeared in 1944, with illustrations by evelyn copelman. The text of the baums oz is a reproduction of the original and therefore lovely to look at.
To celebrate the centennial, publishers have issued a number of new editions of oz, so grab your silver shoes theyre silver in the book, not ruby, like those judy garland wore and dig in. I love this book since i was a child and i can say. It should have 24 color plates inside including the title page. The wonderful wizard of oz the marvelous land of oz ozma of oz dorothy and the wizard in oz the road to oz the wizard of oz. Take a stroll down the yellow brick roadtm with this colorful pocket notebook collection based on the classic film the wizard of oztm. Other books for children followed the original oz book, and baum continued to produce the popular oz books until his death in 1919. Wizard of oz 75th anniversary edition bluray and dvd. The wonderful wizard of oz 2009 is an eightissue comic book limited series adapting the l. The oz book series by multiple authors includes books the wonderful wizard of oz, the marvelous land of oz, ozma of oz, and several more. Beware the wizard of oz books advertised elsewhere online as first editions. The wonderful wizard of oz which is a first edition, first state in a b binding. The series was written by eric shanower with art by skottie young and published by marvel comics. In general frank baum oz books can be priced from ten to thousands of dollars and many factors comes into a play. Start with the 100th anniversary edition of the wizard of oz with superb illustrations by michael hague plus the complete original text.
The many illustrations make this a challenging book to capture for most ereaders. For anyone looking for an oz gift, they might consider purchase either an individual book or an wizard of oz book series set. Interesting fact related to rare oz dust jacket from appraising rare and collectible childrens book. Originally published in 1900, it was the first truly american fairy tale, as baum crafted a wonderful out of such familiar items as a cornfield scarecrow, a mechanical woodman, and a humbug wizard who used oldfashioned. It has since seen several reprints, most often under the title the wizard of oz, which is the title of the popular 1902 broadway musical adaptation as well as the iconic 1939 liveaction film. One of the true classics of american literature, the wonderful wizard of oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four generations. The cover art started off as actual embroidery on fabric, which i personally think is amazing. I knew beforehand that wb had used a newer 8k master of the original camera negative and so there was a good chance the film would look great in 4k, and it did. Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Below you will find a description and a photos of common collectible versions including two later reprints from books of wonder and easton press. The set is comprised of the wonderful wizard of oz, the marvelous land of oz, ozma of oz, dorothy and the wizard of oz, the road to oz, the emerald city of oz, the patchwork girl of oz, tiktok of oz, the scarecrow of oz, rinkitink in oz, the lost princess of oz. Nov 10, 20 step into dorothys classic slippers and follow the yellow brick road with toto, scarecrow, the tin man, and the cowardly lion in l. Originally published in 1900, it was the first truly american fairy tale, as baum crafted a wonderful out of such familiar items as a cornfield scarecrow, a mechanical woodman, and a humbug wizard who used oldfashioned hokum to express that. Frank baums iconic story, as well as to the skills of w.
Identifying wizard of oz book first editions wonderful books of oz. The wizard of oz book by frank baum, wicked, mgm, judy garland, ruth. The book was a huge hit as soon as it was published in 1900 and was followed by more than a dozen sequels. Last, but certainly not least, is the wonderful wizard of oz, the 100th anniversary edition, part of the harpercollins books of wonder imprint. Witches, toy and movable books, spanish language materials, fiction, wizards, juvenile literature, wizards in fiction, childrens stories, russian, specimens, imaginary voyages in fiction, classic literature, imaginary voyages, childrens stories, american, adventure and adventurers, open library. Works by l frank baum, john r neill, and w w denslow, plus roycrofter books, childrens books and historical ephemera. The wizard of oz steelbook includes digital copy 4k. The penguin threads editions are some of my favorites. Its certainly not an essential purchase, but its a gorgeous edition for collections that dont have the earlier volume.
It has since seen several reprints, most often under the title the wizard of oz, which is the title of the popular 1902 broadway musical. Many of these books are not actually the original printings of these books. Directed by victor fleming, george cukor, mervyn leroy. Jul 24, 2018 the penguin threads editions are some of my favorites. Frank baums magical character conjures a world where diminutive munchkins live and work, wicked witches run riot, and the mighty oz himself rules over an emerald city reached by a yellow brick road. Nov 05, 20 an overthetop, beautifully designed book that commemorates the seventyfifth anniversary of the wizard of oz. Books titled the wizard of oz, the new wizard of oz, or the original oz book are all later editions. If i had to pick a top choice in these editions though, the wonderful wizard of oz would definitely be it. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m. From the new york times august 25, 1900 the wonderful wizard is an original departure in childrens literature, in every way novel and unique the text is charming and will prove interesting to both young and old. Old posters from the broadway extravaganza and denslow variations on the main characters and so much more.
The wizard of oz transfer to 4k is awesome, one of the better transfers of older movies. Jan 28, 2009 this is a quick video outlining differences between two copies of first editions wonderful wizard of oz that were printed in 1899. Color illustrations throughout, including 16 plates. This compelling piece gives us the full lowdown on mr. Wizard of oz 30 wizard of oz collection 15 oz books 10 oz 10 wonderful wizard of oz 10 dorothy and the wizard in oz 9 books of wonder 5.
It soon became one of the bestloved childrens stories of all time, with generations of children growing up with dorothy, the wicked witch of. Hearn has collected an enormous number of pictures and illustrations from many versions and variations of the wonderful wizard of oz. Frank baums beloved adventure, the wonderful wizard of oz. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition abebooks. The first book, the wonderful wizard of oz, is illustrated with the classic w. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. When dorothy and her little dog toto are caught shelve the wonderful wizard of oz. This charming and nostalgic limited edition notebook pays homage to l. Glinda of oz, the last oz book that baum wrote, was published in 1920. Folklore,legends, myths and fairy tales have followed childhood through the ages, for every healthy youngster has a wholesome and instinctive love for stories.