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Frank baum first published the wonderful wizard of oz in 1900, the yellow brick road has spirited millions of readers and movie lovers away on unforgettable adventu. First edition 2nd state 1900 the wonderful wizard of oz l. Banks of gorgeous flowers the wonderful wizard of oz 21. Frank baums the wonderful wizard of oz was the first book in what. I dont know how popular the movie the wizard of oz is today 2012, but it is definitely a classic and i see it on tv a lot, usually around halloween. Frank baum published the wonderful wizard of oz in 1900, the novel was then followed by a series of books capturing the multiple adventures of dorothy, scarecrow, and the witches of oz. The wonderful wizard of oz complete 16 book collection fantasy classics series l. 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. I love this book since i was a child and i can say that reading it again in my adulthood is also a great idea. The wonderful wizard of oz is one of those books that has had a gigantic impact on twentiethcentury culture without anyone quite knowing why. The wonderful wizard of oz replica edition of 1900 edition. Frank baums most famous book was the wonderful wizard1 of oz, which was published in 1900.

The wonderful wizard of oz replica edition of 1900 edition with errors, signed by robert baum l. When you mention these three things together audiences everywhere immediately think of dorothy gales adventures in oz. Since the wonderful wizard of oz edition copies is the most cherished book by oz collectors, i decided to publish the detailed analysis of this title. It sold nearly 15,000 copies within a month of its publication in september 1900 and remains the most popular of the oz books not least of all because its the only one illustrated by w. The first edition copy of the wonderful wizard of oz published in chicago in august of 1900 by geo m. Denslow presented by pom harrington, owner of peter harrington rare books. The story chronicles the adventures of a girl named dorothy in the land of oz. Baum worked in many trades before he wrote the wonderful wizard of oz, including publisher, poultry breeder, doortodoor salesman and newspaper editor.

The first loose page has a crease at the bottom corner. The united states and the philippine islands by rudyard kipling 1899. Its movie adaptation, one of the first in color, premiered in 1939 starring judy garland, margaret hamilton ray bolger and jack haley. In 1908, he was able to move his family to california, where they lived in a house called ozcot. Frank baums timehonored oz novels, country girl dorothy gale gets whisked away by a cyclone to the fantastical land of oz. Specifically, littlefield argued that the story of the wizard of oz was an elaborate metaphor for the populist movement a. Comedian tituss burgess is the perfect narrator for l. The cyclone had set the house down very gentlyfor a cyclonein the midst of a country of marvelous beauty. The wonderful wizard of oz first edition the oz books. Dropped into the midst of trouble when her farmhouse crushes a tyrannical sorceress, dorothy incurs the wrath of the wicked witch of the west. It is certainly of interest historically, and for anyone who enjoys the films of the early 1900s, it also works well enough as entertainment.

Denslow, whose depictions of dorothy, toto, and all the other creatures and landscapes of oz have become so iconic. Denslow, and published at the turn of the 20th century in the year 1900. During the first 50 years after the wonderful wizard of ozs publication in 1900, it received little critical analysis. The wonderful wizard of oz is a childrens novel written by l. Come take a tour, visit our exhibitions, and view the gorgeous main reading room. A superb copy bound in the original publishers cloth. The book was a huge hit as soon as it was published in 1900 and was followed by more than a dozen sequels.

The wonderful wizard of oz was, littlefield thought, a midwesterners vibrant and ironic portrait of this country as it entered the twentieth century. Populism and the world of oz national museum of american. It aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out. Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Illustrated titlepage in color, illustrated endpapers. The engravings were made by the illinois engraving company, the paper was supplied by the dwight brothers paper company, and messrs. The wonderful wizard of oz is the classic american childrens novel about the adventures of dorothy, a young girl who along with her dog toto is swept away by a cyclone to the magical land of oz. There is light writing on the first loose page on both sides of the picture of the wizard.

The wonderful wizard of oz, commonly known as the wizard of oz, is the first book in the famous oz series by author l. 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. Dorothy is desperate to return to her native kansas, and, aided by the good witch of the north, she sets out. Frank baum has been an american icon, beloved since it was first published in 1900. The wonderful wizard of oz is an american childrens novel written by author l. It is also widley considered to be one of the very first official american fairytales and fables. These include ozma of oz 1907, the road to oz 1909. 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. 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. L frank baum the wonderful wizard of oz 19001900 abebooks.

Edgar allan poe john rea neill wizard of oz illustratedfirst discounted scarce 1903 1st ed the wonderful wizard of oz pictures from denslow. Hill company, and illustrated by noted chicago artist and caricaturist, w. Denslows illustrations for the wonderful wizard of oz 1900. W w denslow the classic story of dorothys trip to oz, first published in chicago, ill. Among the five baum titles published in 1900, preeminent even then was the wonderful wizard of oz. The wonderful wizard of oz is a childrens book written in 1900 by l. While the movie is great, it is only a shadow of what the book is. The wonderful wizard of oz by lyman frank baum free ebook. His book, was published september 1 by the george m hill company of chicago and new york. He had worked with baum on two earlier books, including the successful, father goose. Frank baums the wonderful wizard of oz was the first book in what became a fourteenvolume series.

Compare and contrast to the person sitting in darkness by mark twain 1901 cross of gold speech by william jennings bryan 1896 the wonderful wizard of oz by l. The pages are clean with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. The wonderful wizard of oz was originally published in 1900. Rare bookspecial collections reading room jefferson lj239. The boards are rich in color with light rubbing to the panels. Denslows illustrations for the wonderful wizard of. Dorothy, her little dog toto, the tin woodman, scarecrow, and the cowardly lion will charm boys and girls of today as much as they delighted children nearly a century ago as they set out on an exciting quest for the elusive wizard of oz. Published in 1900, the story of dorothy and her friends the scarecrow, tin woodman, and cowardly lion captured the public. 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. The book has all the first issue textual points know as state.

Neill, who illustrated all of the sequels, continued to include these faces on gates. Frank baums most famous book, the wonderful wizard of oz, appeared in 1900, published by george m. Although it is a rather unrefined movie, its still fun to watch this early film version of the wonderful wizard of oz, and it has plenty of energy and ingenuity that make up for its rough edges. Frank baum, it is a revisionist look at the land and characters.