The first book, the wonderful wizard of oz, is illustrated with the classic w. Join dorothy and her dog, toto, as they are whirled up in a great cyclone and find themselves in the magical land of oz. Interesting fact related to rare oz dust jacket from appraising rare and collectible childrens book. After a storm swept away her kansas farm, dorothy and her dog toto come in contact with the scarecrow, tin woodman, cowardly lion, and other fascinating characters as dorothy attempts to return home. The book was in the earliest binding state, but the presence. Come take a tour, visit our exhibitions, and view the gorgeous main reading room. The success of the nursery rhymes persuaded baum to craft a novel out of one of the stories, which he titled the wonderful wizard of oz. Frank baum wrote the classic story the wonderful wizard of oz in 1900. I love this book since i was a child and i can say. Dorothy is desperate to return to her native kansas, and, aided by the good witch of the north, she sets out. Reset in large, clear type and accompanied by 42 of w.
Frank baum has enchanted readers for over a century. 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. This wonderful book is a must have for every fan of the wizard of oz. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m. The project was followed by three other picture books of rhymes, illustrated by william wallace denslow. The marvelous land of oz 1904 aka the land of oz 3. Home my inventory oz price guide oz gifts ozblog collecting decorating values oz resources book tips faqs spectacular offer mgm movie fans wicked free newsletter how to order sitemap testimonials links contact me about me. The wonderful wizard of oz, childrens book written by l.
Frank baums timehonored oz novels, country girl dorothy gale gets whisked away by a cyclone to the fantastical land of oz. Journey to the spectacular land of oz with the wonderful wizard of oz. Illustrated with wonderful photographs and loads of fun facts about the making of this. The council with the munchkins of the wonderful wizard of oz by l. The wonderful wizard of oz illustrated 9781495360428. Denslow, new readers will learn the power of the phrase there is no place like home.
Baums wellloved classic the wonderful wizard of oz complete and unabridged. 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. However, by the late 20th century the 1939 film the wizard of oz had. We have to keep in mind that even though it has been more than hundred years since this book was published it still carries the name of a modern fairytale. Dangers and challenges are most often met by thinking, acting or asking for help from those we have already helped. The wonderful wizard of oz is more colorful and enchanting than you remember in this gorgeous illustrated edition of l. This book is dedicated to my good friend and comrade my wife l. Links to free, fulllength audio recordings of all the oz books in this collection. Frank baum is a popular story that follows the adventures of a young girl named dorothy in the wonderful land of oz. Oz is a more interesting world, but navigable without cloaks or wands and with a bare minimum of spells. However, before the wizard will help them, they must vanquish the wicked witch of the west. This year, the wizard of oz will celebrate its 75th birthday thats 75 years of adventure, wonder, and beautiful music. Frank baum 18561919 was a prolific american writer and theatre enthusiast. Last date on page is 1903 but this appears to be a later issue.
The cover is somehow the card of invitation, the special dress, that makes the book stand out of the crowd. An individual, active table of contents for each book accessible from the kindle go to feature. Frank baums famous childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published on may 17, 1900. The book was very popular and spawned a broadway musical, the 1939 movie, and thirteen sequels. Katherine sokolowski of read charles santore turns l. Frank baums classic, a remarkable interpretation by celebrated artist michael sieben journey back to a magical land rendered anew, and let siebens stunning illustrations captivate your imagination as dorothy gale, her group of eccentric friends, and their sensational. The musical premiered in new york city on january 21, 1903.
The wizard appears in a different form for each visitor. Front board reads the original oz book the wizard of oz. The 4 best adaptations of the wonderful wizard of oz. The pearson education library collection offers you over 1200 fiction, nonfiction, classic, adapted classic, illustrated classic, short stories, biographies, special anthologies, atlases, visual dictionaries, history trade, animal, sports titles and more. Profusely illustrated with fullcolor paintings, rich in detail, romantic in mood, but with touches of comedy. The lion finally wakes up, and once again the four friends and toto set off down the yellow brick road. Can they find the wizard, defeat the wicked witch of the west, and return to kansas. Frank baum, the wonderful wizard of oz the wonderful wizard of oz l. Amyhenry25 favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite. The houses and fences they pass are now painted green. The illustrations in this book sterling childrens classics are few and far between, are black and white and rather uninspiring, adding nothing to a childs reading. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
If you havent read all of the books in the oz series, you may want to. Even while he was alive, baum was styled as the royal historian of oz to emphasize the. Frank baums classic story, the wizard of oz into an heirloom book. Baum proceeded to write 14 oz books, the first of which, the wonderful wizard of oz, was published in 1900. Just like in the flim the wizard tired to give dorothy and her friends metaphores. Join dorothy and her little dog toto on the yellow brick road, as they set off to explore the magical land of oz. A modern fairy tale with a distinctly american setting, a delightfully levelheaded heroine, and engaging fantasy characters, the story was enormously popular and became a classic of childrens literature. When dorothy and her little dog toto are caught shelve the wonderful wizard of oz. She meets many strange, and wonderful people and creatures along the way. Frank baum was purchased in 1972 at sotheby parke bernet on behalf of a private collector. The wonderful wizard of oz is an american childrens novel written by author l. The wonderful wizard of oz is a beautiful story and the author himself defined it as a modern fairytale. Dropped into the midst of trouble when her farmhouse crushes a tyrannical sorceress, dorothy incurs the wrath of the wicked witch of the west. Differences between the wizard of oz book vs movie page 0.
Frank baum 1856 1919 the timeless story of the wizard of oz. Now, in this stunning hundredth anniversary edition featuring the original illustrations by w. The making of the wizard of oz books overview youtube. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. Over all the wonderful wizard of oz is something to share with your children. He is primarily known for the wizard of oz and the thirteen other titles in the oz series. The hardcover edition of the wonderful wizard of oz, and a pdf of the whole illustrated book. The wonderful wizard of oz chapter 10 summary course hero. The wonderful wizard of oz cover and 24 color illustrations from first edition by l. Today it is more commonly known under the shortened title, the wizard of oz. See our editors favorite books each month for kids of all ages. A fragmented dust jacket for a first edition of wonderful wizard of oz 1900 by l. She was awakened by a shock, so sudden and severe that if dorothy had not been lying on the soft bed she might have been hurt. Denslows original illustrations, the wonderful wizard of oz is ready to whisk readers off once more.
Color illustrations throughout, including 16 plates. Follow dorothy as she leaves kansas for oz on a cyclone. Following the yellow brick road back to the origins of oz. There are 100 pages in this abridgment of dorothys adventures, all fully illustrated, most fullpage and many doublepage spreads.
For many, the wizard of oz is the best and maybe even the only adaptation of the wonderful wizard of oz. The wonderful wizard of oz at usborne childrens books. See more ideas about wizard of oz, wizard of oz book and illustration. Nprs backseat book club is going back to where the yellow brick road began with the original book that started it all, the wonderful wizard of oz. The new wizard of oz by baum, first edition, bobbs merrill. I have a feeling that many of my wizard of oz fans will be clamoring to read it. The annotated wizard of oz, based on the original text by frank baum and including a variety of illustrations including original color plates by w. A brilliant readaloud version of the muchloved classic story by l. The wonderful wizard of oz, the marvelous land of oz, ozma of oz, dorothy and the wizard in oz, the road to oz, the emerald city of oz, the patchwork girl of oz, little wizard stories of oz, tiktok of oz, the scarecrow of oz, rinkitink in oz, the lost princess of oz, the tin woodman of oz, the magic of oz, and glinda of oz. Dorothy makes new friends as she seeks to find a way home.
All of the travelers see the wizard at the same time. 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. The new wizard of oz by baum, bobbs merrill abebooks. Dorothy gale is a farm girl whos living a quiet life in kansas with her uncle henry and aunt em, her miserable, but loving, relatives. As it was, the jar made her catch her breath and wonder what had happened. Abaa ilab published 1903 condition good, scuffing to covers, minor threadwear at top and base of spine, inner front hinge paper cleanly broken, cloth firm. Some critics have suggested that baum modeled the character of the wizard on himself.