The
Wizard of Oz (Puffin Classics)
by L. Frank Baum
Paperback from Puffin
ISBN: 0141321024
Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes
through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical
land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald
City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her
companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she
meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure.
With a charming introduction by award-winning Cornelia Funke, "The Wizard
of Oz" is one of the twelve wonderful classics being relaunched in "Puffin
Classics" in March 2008. |
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The
Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
Hardcover from Sterling
ISBN: 1402766254
The ultimate gift edition of L. Frank
Baum's beloved story just in time to celebrate the 70th anniversary of
MGM's classic film adaptation! Featuring a ribbon marker, this magical
version is redesigned and reproduced from the original art.
Charles Santore has crafted a very personal,
highly visual, and dazzling interpretation, with a carefully condensed
text that uses virtually no words other than Baum's own. Readers of all
ages will follow the Yellow Brick Road on an unforgettable journey that
takes them from Dorothy's gray Kansas home into the blue Munchkin land;
the sparkling bejeweled Emerald City; the dark, foreboding forest; and
the ruby-red throne room of Glinda the Good Witch.
Michael Patrick Hearn, the world's leading
authority on The Wizard of Oz and L. Frank Baum, provides an enlightening
introduction. |
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The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-up
by L. Frank Baum
Hardcover from Little Simon
ISBN: 0689817517
Robert Sabuda has created a resplendent pop-up version of The Wonderful
Wizard of Oz to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication.
This glorious edition is told in a shorter version of L. Frank Baum's original
text, with artwork in the style of W. W. Denslow. With sparkling touches
of colored foil and Emerald City eyeglasses, this classic tale is certain
to find an honored place on the family bookshelf.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of L. Frank
Baum's The Wizard of Oz, master paper engineer Robert Sabuda has
created a pop-up version of Dorothy's adventures in Oz that fans will find
hard to resist. Modeling his depictions of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the
Tin Woodman, and the rest after W. W. Denslow's original art, Sabuda adds
a third dimension that would have rocked Denslow's--and Baum's--world.
A rapidly spinning cyclone actually casts a breeze over the startled reader's
face. Glorious red poppies wave seductively in a field. And the Emerald
City positively glitters with green, especially when young readers try
on the special tinted "Spectacles for You" provided in a pocket on the
page. The abridged text, provided in minibooklets set onto each page, covers
enough basics for the Oz novice, but we recommend a read-aloud of the original,
as well, for all the glory and detail of Baum's fantastic tale. Sabuda's
homage to the classic is truly spectacular; even purists will gasp in delight
at the sight of the humbug wizard floating away in his shiny green, gold,
and blue hot-air balloon. This great introduction to the story of Oz doubles
as a fun collector's item. (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie Coulter |
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The
Annotated Wizard of Oz (Centennial Edition)
by L. Frank Baum
Hardcover from W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393049922
The "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is the quintessential American fairy
tale, but it is also a controversial children's book.
This annoted edition illuminates the numerous contemporary references,
provides character sources, and explains the actual meaning of the word
"Oz". A facsimile of the rare 1900 first edition appears with the original
drawings by W.W. Denslow, as well as 25 previously unpublished illustrations.
There is a bibliography of L. Frank Baum's published work, every notable
"Oz" edition and the stage and cinematic productions from 1939's "The Wizard
of Oz", to the 1974 Broadway hit "The Wiz".
An updated version of the definitive guide, The Annotated Wizard
of Oz provides a facsimile color version of the first edition of L.
Frank Baum's children's classic along with extensive notes and a thorough
history of the immense Oz project. In his excellent introduction, Michael
Patrick Hearn describes the author's early life and interests and the development
of his collaboration with W.W. Denslow, the original illustrator for his
books.
An energetic and excitable fellow, Baum's devotion to make-believe began
in his early 20s, when he joined a small touring theatrical troupe on the
East Coast. Later attempts to run a general store and a newspaper in South
Dakota (then the Wild West) failed miserably. Although few of his business
ventures or artistic efforts had met with success, in 1897 Baum's "Father
Goose" rhymes (designed and illustrated by Denslow) became a surprise bestseller,
and Baum was able to buy his family a summer cottage on Lake Michigan,
christened "The Sign of the Goose," for which he made most of the furniture
(goose-themed, of course) and stenciled the walls with a frieze of green
geese.
The idea for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, "a modern fairy tale,"
as he considered it, soon followed, and the book appeared in May 1900.
The 10,000-copy first printing sold out in two weeks, and about 90,000
sold within the first year. Hearn goes on to describe the many books that
followed, as well as the 1902 musical extravaganza The Wizard of Oz
and Baum's subsequent, ill-starred attempts to depict the world of Oz on
film. (He died long before the 1939 MGM musical made his fairy tale known
around the globe.) In 1907, he told a reporter for the Grand Rapids Herald
why he preferred young readers:
To write fairy stories for children, to amuse them, to divert
restless children, sick children, to keep them out of mischief on rainy
days, seems of greater importance than to write grown-up novels. Few of
the popular novels last the year out, responding as they do to a certain
psychological demand, characteristic of the time; whereas, a child's book
is, comparatively speaking, the same always, since children are always
the same kind of folks with the same needs to be satisfied.
Hearn has gone to great lengths in his notes to this facsimile of The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz, often referring to subsequent volumes in the
series, slowly building a key to the rules and history of Oz, pointing
out inconsistencies as well as hints to Baum's literary sources (such as
Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress), and providing, among other delights,
a mini-treatise on malevolent vegetation in Oz. This is an essential volume
for the Oz aficionado or the student of children's literature, and a wonderful
resource for parents of young readers. --Regina Marler |
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The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
Paperback from Simon & Brown
ISBN: 1613820380
THE INSPIRATION FOR THE CLASIC FILM
"Follow the yellow brick road!"
Since it first appeared in 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
has brought joy to generations. In it, a girl's dream world comes to life
as the cyclone lifts Dorothy from Kansas, depositing her in the enchanted
land of the Munchkins. H ere she meets the famous Oz characters: the Scarecrow,
the Tin Woodsman, the Cowardly Lion, and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Her adventures along the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City and the
Wizard himself evoke the rich, universal appeal of a classic fairy tale. |
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The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Radio Dramatization (Oz Series)
by L. Frank Baum and Jerry Robbins
Audio CD from The Colonial Radio Theatre on Brilliance
Audio
ISBN: 1611062381
One of the true classics of American literature. Originally published
in 1900, it was the first truly American fairy tale, as Baum crafted a
wonderful fantasy, peopled with memorable characters -- a cornfield scarecrow,
Tin Woodman, and a humbug wizard. Follow the adventures of young Dorothy
Gale and her dog, Toto, as their Kansas house is swept away by a cyclone
and they find themselves in a strange land called Oz. Here she meets the
Munchkins and joins the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Cowardly Lion on
an unforgettable journey to the Emerald City. |
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The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Books of Wonder)
by L. Frank Baum
Paperback from HarperCollins
Media Published: 2001-08-21
ISBN: 0688166776
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. 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
old-fashioned hokum to express that universal theme, "There's no place
like home."
Follow the adventures of young Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, as their
Kansas house is swept away by a cyclone and they find themselves in a strange
land called Oz. Here she meets the Munchkins and joins the Scarecrow, Tin
Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on an unforgettable journey to the Emerald
City, where lives the all-powered Wizard of Oz. |
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The
Annotated Wizard of Oz: A Centennial Edition
An updated version of the definitive guide, The Annotated Wizard of
Oz provides a facsimile color version of the first edition of L. Frank
Baum's children's classic along with extensive notes and a thorough history
of the immense Oz project. In his excellent introduction, Michael Patrick
Hearn describes the author's early life and interests and the development
of his collaboration with W.W. Denslow, the original illustrator for his
books... Amazon.com
Hardcover
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company; Revised edition
(October 16, )
The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum, W. W. Denslow (Illustrator)
Reading level: Ages 9-12
For many of us, the adventures of Dorothy in Oz will forever be associated
not with Judy Garland singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" but with W.
W. Denslow's exceedingly odd line drawings for the original editions of
Baum's Oz series. The Viennese artist Lisbeth Zwerger, however, goes a
long way toward providing a new and refreshed set of images for the Tin
Man, the Cowardly Lion, and the humbug wizard. These illustrations are
often cockeyed, with occasional realistic details thrown in, like a crow
with a corncob in its beak in the first portrait of the Scarecrow. The
characters have a poignance and oddity that escaped the makers of the Oz
movie. Amazon.com
Paperback
Publisher: New American Library; Reissue edition (November 1984)
The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-up
by L. Frank Baum, Robert Sabuda (Illustrator)
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of L. Frank
Baum's The Wizard of Oz, master paper engineer Robert Sabuda has created
a pop-up version of Dorothy's adventures in Oz that fans will find hard
to resist. Modeling his depictions of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman,
and the rest after W. W. Denslow's original art, Sabuda adds a third dimension
that would have rocked Denslow's--and Baum's--world. A rapidly spinning
cyclone actually casts a breeze over the startled reader's face. Glorious
red poppies wave seductively in a field. And the Emerald City positively
glitters with green, especially when young readers try on the special tinted
"Spectacles for You" provided in a pocket on the page. The abridged text,
provided in minibooklets set onto each page, covers enough basics for the
Oz novice, but we recommend a read-aloud of the original, as well, for
all the glory and detail of Baum's fantastic tale. Sabuda's homage to the
classic is truly spectacular; even purists will gasp in delight at the
sight of the humbug wizard floating away in his shiny green, gold, and
blue hot-air balloon. This great introduction to the story of Oz doubles
as a fun collector's item. (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie Coulter - Amazon.com
100
Years of Oz : A Century of Classic Images from the Wizard of Oz Collection
of Willard Carroll
by John Fricke et al.
The Wizard of Oz bears the remarkable distinction of being a perennial
favorite in both book and movie form, the former for a solid century. Since
the first Wizard of Oz book appeared just as the American merchandising
machine was swinging into full gear, the characters of Oz have also been
immortalized in a century's worth of memorabilia. In 100 Years of Oz, John
Fricke takes the reader through the remarkable history of L. Frank Baum's
creation, lavishly illustrating the progression with pieces from Willard
Carroll's Oz collection. This collection is in itself a stunning monument
to one man's obsession, albeit a charming one. Once you get past the sheer
enormity of the accumulation, though, the individual pieces themselves
are well worth a look. They range from the expected, such as dolls and
comic books, to themed peanut butter and "hangers from the Merrie Land
of Oz." Posters, ads, and jacket covers from the many stage, film, and
book versions of the Oz series from all over the world are also included
and make for more lovely eye candy. 100 Years of Oz is the perfect gift
for hardcore Wizard aficionados, but it also gives the casual fan plenty
to ogle, as well as a new appreciation of just how enduring this classic
series has been. --Ali Davis - Amazon.com
Hardcover
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang; (November )
The Wizardry of Oz : The Artistry and Magic of the 1939 MGM Classic
Publisher: Random House Value Pub;
ASIN: 0517203332
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