Frank baums the wonderful wizard of oz, however, is not only a childs tale but also a sophisticated commentary on the political. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903. The wizard of oz original broadway cast 1903 broadway. Frank baums hit broadway stage adaptation of his popular 1900 childrens book the wizard of oz. Frank baum, author of the beloved childrens book of the same title, penned the book and lyrics for this musical extravaganza. 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. Judy garlandthe search for the ruby slippers part 01. 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. After the great success of his first oz book, baum adapted it into a musical. Frank baum that premiered at the toronto civic light opera company. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. However, it was officially still titled the new wizard of oz, since that was the title on record at the office, and on the title page until 1956. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books.
The book, lavishly produced and featuring voluptuous illustrations by william wallace denslow, was the bestselling childrens book of the year. Journey to the spectacular land of oz with the wonderful wizard of oz. Although baum is the credited bookwriter, glen macdonough was hired on as. The production moved to broadway in 1903, and continued on tour or in. Apr 03, 20 the book has a green cover with dorithy, the lion, scarecrow, tinman, toto, and oz on the cover of the book antique expert. I have heard that glinda is a very beautiful woman, who knows how to keep young in spite of the many, many years she has lived. The wonderful wizard of oz 1900 glinda also known as lady glinda or glinda the good is a fictional character invented by l.
Dec, 2011 like many who spent their early childhood in those years before home video technology vcrs, dvds, netflix, etc. The book has a green cover with dorithy, the lion, scarecrow, tinman, toto, and oz on the cover of the book antique expert. The new publisher, bobbsmerrill, originally called the book the new wizard of oz, but the new was quickly dropped from the cover, and the book became better known simply as the wizard of oz. Sep 05, 2011 the earlier fairylogue and radio plays films, featuring baums characters, are lost, leaving this film the earliest piece of the oz film puzzle. August abbott, businessowner, buysellappraise replied 5 years ago thats one of the good ones. The wonderful wizard of oz is a 2000 musical play based on the 1900 novel of the same title by l. The wonderful wizard of oz 1910 earliest surviving oz. The wizard of oz production information, other productions of the wizard of oz. Wizard of oz fabric, wizard of oz costumes for girls, wizard of oz costumes, l. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Go to him when no one is about, and grab and gag him.
Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. There are many variations of the wizard of oz book. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and. 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. The folio society the wonderful wizard of oz book 2010 l frank. Not sure why it has so little appeal, maybe im just a contrarian by nature. Cover label rubbed, a portion of spine waterdamaged, rear cover with some soiling and a. Jul 28, 2018 no these are not the wizard of oz one shots. In a 1903 interview with publishers weekly, baum said that the name oz.
It also set a new standard for childrens literature. Below you will find a description and a photos of common collectible versions including two later reprints from books of wonder and easton press. They watch some animals reproduce before being ushered into the. These colorful posters were published in 1903 to promote fred r. Color illustrations throughout, including 16 plates. Although the tin man is immediately recognizable, costume designs featured in the scarecrow poster are in sharp contrast to the illustrations in the childrens book published a few years earlier. I do one shots for sherlock, any marvel, dc comics, creepypasta, harry potterall eras, rise of the guardians, percy jackson, and i may do special ones for loyal peeps. The wonderful wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition. And like wildfire in a wheatfield, the spellbinding tale of oz spread from town, to city. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m. Second edition, second state, of baums cherished fantasy classic, with illustrations by w. The complete book and lyrics of the broadway musical an oz unlike any other the broadway musical sensation of the first part of the last century was l.
Denslow illustrator see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The movie, starring judy garland, bert lahr, ray bolger, and company, is an annual television ritual. The wizard of oz original, musical, extravaganza, broadway opened in new york city jan 20, 1903 and played through oct 3, 1903. Directed by victor fleming, george cukor, mervyn leroy. The wonderful wizard of oz is a childrens novel written by l. The wizard of oz revival, musical, extravaganza, broadway opened in new york city mar 21, 1904 and played through nov 25, 1905. And when you have got him far away say to him that sir wiley put you on. With the publication of the wonderful wizard of oz in 1900, baum gained instant success.
Now, in this stunning hundredth anniversary edition featuring the original illustrations by w. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition abebooks. The wizard of oz was a 1902 musical extravaganza based on the 1900 novel the wonderful wizard of oz by l. The witch has turned him into a wizard, the wizard of oz, and he rules the emerald city. Her dog toto finds a woodcutter made of tin, so the scarecrow oils him up and he accompanies them. She makes her first appearance in baums first oz book titled the wonderful wizard of oz published in 1900.
Much of the original music was by paul tietjens and has been mostly forgotten, although it was still wellremembered and in discussion at mgm in 1939 when the classic film version of the story was made. Thanks, cheryl rice, for making this post possible. A storybook opens to depict little dorothy on the grey kansas prairies, when suddenly a cyclone comes up, turns her world to color, and she lands on a scarecrow, who promptly gets up and walks with her. Frank baum and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Frank baum has enchanted readers for over a century. Over the rainbow, and many, many miles east of nowhere, lies the magical land of oz, a magnificent empire created in the mind of a man named l. Buy the wizard of oz puffin classics book online at low prices in. The wizard of oz is perhaps the bestloved american childrens story. Any international shipping and import charges are paid in part to pitney bowes inc. Below are a few links to most valuable oz book sales.
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 earlier fairylogue and radio plays films, featuring baums characters, are lost, leaving this film the earliest piece of the oz film puzzle. With judy garland, frank morgan, ray bolger, bert lahr. Jul 12, 2014 a collection of original promotional art, interpretive art, production art and more surrounding the 1939 cinema classic. Although the tin man is immediately recognizable, costume designs featured in the scarecrow poster are in sharp contrast to the illustrations in the childrens book published a. Unlike most children, though, i spent much of my later childhood obsessed with the story. Inscription on front free endpaper to warren, from santa claus, 1903, with warren h. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Printed in 1903 by the bobbsmerrill company with picturs by w. The wonderful wizard of oz 1910 earliest surviving oz film. Frank baums own theatrical adaptation of his novel the wonderful wizard of oz. The original 1903 wizard of oz musical travalanche. Denslow published by the bobbsmerrill company in 1903208 pages hardcover book measures 9 1216 x 7 416condition.
The wizard of oz the original oz book1903 hardcover january 1, 1903 by w. Read aloud books for prek 20 minutes brightly storytime duration. Frank baum, the author and creator of the oz legacy. The wonderful wizard of oz has become an established part of multiple. See more ideas about wizard of oz, wizard, the wonderful wizard of oz. 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. Denslow, new readers will learn the power of the phrase there is no place like home. Hill company in chicago in 1900, and has since been reprinted countless times, sometimes under the name the wizard of oz. Frank baum, who wrote a marvelous book about it titled the wonderful wizard of oz, the first american fairytale. Like many who spent their early childhood in those years before home video technology vcrs, dvds, netflix, etc. Though the oz books are of course technically fantasy, there runs through.
These antique and vintage editions include the emerald city of oz 1910, the patchwork. Based in part upon the 1914 silent film, his majesty, the scarecrow of oz. And it uses the section headingsbook first, book second. The wizard of oz toured the country for seven seasons following its broadway run, stopping at cantons grand opera house on october 27, 1904, may 1, 1905, april 24, 1906, and august 28, 1908. The wonderful wizard of oz is an american childrens novel written by author l. Aug, 2006 what is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book. The lyrics are by james patrick doyle and joe cascone, the music is by doyle and the book is by cascone who also directed. Baum bobbs merrill the new wizard of oz 19031903 abebooks. There is a name written in pencil in the front inside cover of the book.
American graffiti making of part 12 ron howard harrison ford duration. It was a triumph on broadway when it opened in 1903. Wizard of oz colour illustrated wizard of oz l frank baum 1903. The wizard of oz broadway, the wizard of oz original cast list, original cast, current cast. 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 wonderful wizard of oz 1900 includes original illustrations by w. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition, signed abebooks. A really nice and stylish edition of a book i honestly have no interest in reading to my kids. Be sure to check out our other listings and let us know if you have any. The pages have a slight yellow hue due to age, there are some smudge marks on some of the pages as well. I had done a very extensive post about the many different oz versions, including the 1910 and 1925 films, but a pretty glaring hole remained, where this musical should. The wizard of oz the original oz book 1903 hardcover january 1, 1903 by w. The wizard of oz broadway musical 1904 revival ibdb.
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