Identifyingwizard of oz book first editions wonderful books of oz. Works by l frank baum, john r neill, and w w denslow, plus roycrofter books, childrens books and historical ephemera. Many of these books are not actually the original printings of these books. Patchwork girl of oz,19,first edition,frank baum, wizard of oz, antique book, dorothy,tin man,scarecrow,emerarld city, peaceocake 4. Originally published in 1900, it was the first truly. With bright coloured illustrations throughout the text and in very good. These timeless original stories have been specially formatted for digital ereaders, in that they can. Frank baum that spans various mediums, including books, movies, stageplays, video games, comic books and more. He also enjoyed moderate play writing success, staging productions in a theater his father constructed for him.
Frank baum 18561919 one of the greatest american novels and a popular culture sensation, the wonderful wizard of oz depicts the adventures of the young dorothy gale, who is swept away from her colorless farm home in kansas by a cyclone, and winds up in the magical land of oz. In it, a young girl named dorothy gale is sent into the land of oz thanks to a tornado. Frank baum 18561919 was an american author of childrens literature and fantasy novels. Since it was first published in 1900, the wonderful wizard of oz has enchanted readers of all ages with its lovable characters, gentle humor, and quiet wisdom. First edition replica of baums the emerald city of oz. Five facts about the wonderful wizard of oz rare books. A delightful first edition of this classic tale of the wonderful wizard of oz. A very special, beautifully illustrated gift edition of frank l.
Not only can you enjoy the wizard of oz books, but in addition to that, you can consider them an investment just like you can with other collectibles. Rare bookspecial collections reading room jefferson lj239. Frank baum novel the wonderful wizard of oz, which was adapted to the 1939 classic film the wizard of oz. It aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. L frank baum the wonderful wizard of oz 19001900 abebooks. The book was a phenomenal success and baum now engaged himself in publishing a wide variety of works. Banks of gorgeous flowers were on every hand, and birds with rare and. Produced by parker brothers inc in 1921, this game features images of dorothy, tin man, cowardly lion, scarecrow and many more. Truly one of the very best collectible copies of any antique oz book we have ever come across. About wonderful books of oz wizard of oz book collecting. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. The wonderful wizard of oz is an american classic, and will probably astonish those who know only the movie, which took considerable liberties with the story in its adaptation. The folio society the wonderful wizard of oz book 2010 l frank baum.
Frank baum, author of the wonderful wizard of oz, was a master. Having this thought in mind, the story of the wonderful wizard of oz was written solely to please children of today. To get back home, dorothy must avoid the wicked witch and travel the yellow brick road with the scarecrow, the tin woodman, and the cowardly lion to meet the wizard of oz. It aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out. A delightful first edition, second state of this classic tale of the wonderful wizard of oz. In 1900, he published his best known book the wonderful wizard of oz.
Baum worked in many trades before he wrote the wonderful wizard of oz, including publisher, poultry breeder, doortodoor salesman and newspaper editor. It began a lifelong love with oz, especially the books. Our collection of first edition oz books exceeds all of the antique book dealers combine. The first edition copy of the wonderful wizard of oz published in chicago in august of 1900 by geo m. See the complete oz series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Surprisingly, george m hill company, the publisher of the first book agreed to publish only if this story was presented as broadway musical and it did in 1902.
At the time of his death in 1919, baum had written no less than thirteen sequels to his first oz book, and several other children s books under various pseudonyms. Each birthday or when i was sick, hed bring me another oz book in the series. To get back home, dorothy must avoid the wicked witch and travel the yellow brick road with the. Beware the wizard of oz books advertised elsewhere online as first editions. Banks of gorgeous flowers the wonderful wizard of oz 21. Produced by parker brothers inc in 1921, this game features images of dorothy, tin man, cowardly lion, scarecrow and many more characters from the wonderful wizard of oz books by l. A little way off was a small brook, rushing and sparkling along. 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. Even while he was alive, baum was styled as the royal historian of oz to emphasize the. With bright coloured illustrations throughout the text and in very good condition.
Jan 31, 2001 in 1900, he published his best known book the wonderful wizard of oz. When dorothy and her little dog toto are caught shelve the wonderful wizard of oz. Tolkien and others with modern day motion picture associations. A vintage copy of the wonderful game of oz board game. Hill, 1900, first edition 2nd issue binding with plain unserified type in red lettering as opposed to green, some wear to corner tips and spine extremities, some. Buy the wonderful wizard of oz original book online at low. Baums wellloved classic the wonderful wizard of oz complete and unabridged. Neills brilliant fullcolor paintings were printed with embellishments in metallic green ink, and the front cover featured a metallic silver background as well. Buy the wonderful wizard of oz original book online at. In 1900 baum published his most famous work, the wonderful wizard of oz. Eventually he wrote fiftyfive novels, including thirteen oz books, plus four lost novels, eightythree short stories, more than two hundred poems, an unknown number of scripts, and many miscellaneous writings. New listing the wonderful wizard of oz,and mapfacsimile of 1900. See more ideas about wizard of oz, wizard of oz 1939 and judy garland. Frank baum 18561919 one of the greatest american novels and a popular culture sensation, the wonderful wizard of oz depicts the adventures of the young dorothy gale, who is swept away from her.
Frank baum was purchased in 1972 at sotheby parke bernet on behalf of a private collector. 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. The wonderful wizard of oz dover childrens evergreen. Frank baums most famous and beloved story, the wonderful wizard of oz, but many arent familiar with the authors many additions to the world of oz. Sep 01, 2010 in 1900 baum published his most famous work, the wonderful wizard of oz. Hill, 1900, first edition 2nd issue binding with plain unserified type in red lettering as opposed to green, some wear to corner tips and spine extremities, some soiling to spine and covers, light silverfish damage to spine and rear cover, inner hinges strengthened, else a good or better collectible copy of.
This thirteenbook collection contains a clothbound hardcover 1908 copy of dorothy and the wizard of oz published by. Eventually he wrote fiftyfive novels, including thirteen oz books, plus four lost novels, eightythree short stories. To indicate a rarity of locating books in the original dust jacket, i performed an online search of 15,000 antique book dealers that handles over 125 million books. The book was in the earliest binding state, but the presence. The paperback of the the wonderful wizard of oz annotated by l. In american writers for children, 19001960, michael patrick hearn writes that, on 15 may 1900. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. Oz is a fantasy franchise created by american author l. These timeless original stories have been specially formatted for digital ereaders, in that they can conform to fit any screen size, and each and every chapter of every book in the table of contents have been. Below is the image of the complete set of my fourteen wizard of oz books in order.
Each story introduces new details to the magical land immortalized in the original tale. The wonderful wizard of oz first edition the wizard of oz books. A recent search on abebooks where 15,000 book dealers listed their books, search of first. Color illustrations throughout, including 16 plates. Customs services and international tracking provided. Directed by victor fleming, george cukor, mervyn leroy. 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. Originally intended as the last wizard of oz book, its the most elaborate and detailed. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition abebooks. A fragmented dust jacket for a first edition of wonderful wizard of oz 1900 by l. Light green cloth stamped in green and red with publishers name at spine in red, with the co having the o enclosed in. Truly one of the very best collectible copies of any. One response to five facts about the wonderful wizard of oz louie torres says. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m.
Frank and a great selection of related books, art and. In american writers for children, 19001960, michael patrick hearn writes that, on 15 may 1900, baums fortyfourth birthday, his most enduring work, the wonderful wizard of oz, was printed. There were lovely patches of greensward all about, with stately trees bearing rich and luscious fruits. Frank baums beloved classic invites a new generation of readers to travel down that yellow brick road with the delightful little girl from kansas and her unusual friends. Join dorothy and her dog, toto, as they are whirled up in a great cyclone and find themselves in the magical land of oz. With judy garland, frank morgan, ray bolger, bert lahr. Collected here are all 14 oz books written by oz creator and visionary l. Frank baum did not come to write the books of oz until he was well into his middle age. The cyclone had set the house down very gentlyfor a cyclonein the midst of a country of marvelous beauty. Unfollow wizard of oz books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and. When dorothy and her dog toto are carried off by a tornado to the land of oz, magical adventures begin.
Frank baum published the emerald city of oz, the jewel of his oz saga. The wonderful wizard of oz at usborne childrens books. I started adding to my collection again in 2005, buying some books and selling otherswell, one thing led to another and here i am with my own online bookshop, wonderful books of oz. The wonderful wizard of oz book publication the first edition copy of the wonderful wizard of oz published in chicago in august of 1900 by geo m. Light green cloth stamped in green and red with publishers name at spine in red, with the co having the o enclosed in the. Interesting fact related to rare oz dust jacket from appraising rare and collectible childrens book. The wonderful wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition. 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.
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The wizard of oz kids book educational reading service 1970 vintage. Dorothy gale is swept away from a farm in kansas to a magical land of. Join dorothy and her dog, toto, as they are whirled up in a. The wonderful wizard of oz,and mapfacsimile of 1900 first edition l. 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. He is most famous for creating the land of oz, including the wonderful wizard of.
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