Wizard of oz, author and oz series originator lyman frank baum may 15, 1856may 6, 1919 made dorothys shoes silver. The musical premiered in new york city on january 21, 1903. The project gutenberg etext of the wonderful wizard of oz. It was such a huge success that it ran in new york for a year before going on to play at packed. Inscription on front free endpaper to warren, from santa claus, 1903, with warren h. There are hundreds of subsequent printings of this book. Frank baums magical character conjures a world where diminutive munchkins live and work, wicked witches run riot, and the mighty oz himself rules over an emerald city reached by a yellow brick road. The childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was published on may 17, 1900. Even while he was alive, baum was styled as the royal historian of oz to emphasize the. Denslow picclick exclusive popularity 0 views, 0 views per day, 805 days on ebay. It has an inscription from 1947 on the opening interior page.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. 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 collectibles available now at. Good, scuffing to covers, minor threadwear at top and base of spine, inner front hinge paper cleanly. The text below was transcribed by project assistant ann fraistat from the 1903 deposit at the library of congress and encoded for electronic publication by doug reside. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. 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. Name of the publsiher on the bottom of the spine is bobbs merrill.
What are you seeing on the first pages of the book. What color were dorothys slippers in the wonderful wizard. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book. A simple animation and adaptation of the original extravaganza. 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. Copyright status of the wizard of oz and related works in the united.
Second edition, second state, of baums cherished fantasy classic, with illustrations by w. Aug 07, 2017 my tribute to the 1903 broadway production of the wizard of oz, using the toy theater i created. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Cover shortened to the wizard of oz, with orange to scarecrows eye, stalks.
Dorothy and the wizard in oz, baum, copyright 1908 4th book. In the original book, and in the 19021903 stage version of the. May 15, 1856 may 6, 1919 was an american author chiefly famous for his childrens books, particularly the wonderful wizard of oz and its sequels. An overview of the illustrators of the wizard of oz book series. 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.
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. The original wizard of oz broadway musical pretty much. Denslow illustrator see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Dorothy and the wizard in oz, baum, copyright 1908 4th. Unfollow wizard of oz book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The first court case establishing the permissibility of parody as fair use of ed material was tried in 1903, involving a song from the musical spectacular the wizard of oz. Printed in 1903 by the bobbsmerrill company with picturs by w. Minor w quantity available 1 binding hardcover publisher bobbsmerrill company place of publication. Mar 26, 2017 this is a rare souvenir photo book from the 125th performance may 6th, 1903 of the wizard of oz stageplay at the majestic theatre in new york. This time dorothy is joined by her second cousin, zeb and her cat eureka and a horse named jim. It was an instant hit and made stars of david montgomery the tin woodman and fred stone the scarecrow. 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. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and the nascent medium of film.
Like the other oz books, this fourth one included lots of fun wordplay. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903. The book series is very longrunning, and written by multiple authors, so the books often fall on. What is, the original oz book, the wizard of oz, 1903 by the. Thanks so much for looking at our auction and please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. My tribute to the 1903 broadway production of the wizard of oz, using the toy theater i created. Apr 03, 20 i have a book the wizard of oz written by l. Frank baums famous childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published on may 17, 1900.
After it was a published book, but decades before it hit the silver screen in 1939s dorothy garlandled adventure we know and love, the wizard of oz was a hit play on broadway and beyond the live theater show premiered in june 1902 in chicago, then moved to nyc at the beginning of 1903. Its not surprising that his works are highly soughtafter by book collectors. Frank baum 2 authentic color book page illustrations by w. Make offer the wizard of oz 1903 the original oz book by l. On the way they encounter an earthquake which takes them deep into the earth to the land of the mangaboos. Chittenango, new york holds a threeday annual festival called ozstravaganza. Frank baum and music by paul tietjens, premiered on june 16, 1902, at the grand opera house in chicago. The wizard of oz, a musical with book and lyrics by l. Frank baum sought to bring his story to the theater. Dec, 2011 to all those who still carry your oz club cards, and to those who remember them fondly, i dedicate this musical of the month. The new wizard of oz by baum, bobbs merrill abebooks. Color illustrations throughout, including 16 plates. She meets a living scarecrow, a man made entirely of tin, and a cowardly lion while trying to. She meets a living scarecrow, a man made entirely of tin, and a cowardly lion while trying to get to the emerald city to see the great wizard.
Just two years after the wonderful wizard of oz was published, the wizard of oz, a musical extravaganza based rather loosely on the original novel, premiered in chicago. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. He wrote 14 novels in the oz series, plus 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. Unlike most children, though, i spent much of my later childhood obsessed with the story. These colorful posters were published in 1903 to promote fred r. The successful production moved to broadway in 1903, where it was a smash hit starring the vaudeville duo of fred stone and david montgomery as, respectively, the scarecrow and. I should have waited, they now go for 10 to 15 thousand.
The wizard of oz the original oz book1903 hardcover january 1, 1903 by w. Frank baum fourth installment in the oz series is dorothy and the wizard in oz. A first edition 1900 goes for serious bucks in good condition. The wizard of oz 1903 by l frank baum ill by ww denslow. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. This august will mark the 75th anniversary of the release of the classic film the wizard of oz. Aug, 2006 what is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book. 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. I once found a copy of a third edition 1903 wizard of oz in a free book bin. Frank baum, author of the wonderful wizard of oz, was a master.
Like many who spent their early childhood in those years before home video technology vcrs, dvds, netflix, etc. There are no marks,or tears,and is complete with the color prints. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. What color were dorothys slippers in the wonderful. Despite early dates, books titled the wonderful wizard of oz are not first editions if they dont. On january 21, 1903, the show opened at the majestic theatre in new york city. Eventually they end up back in oz where they are happily reunited with many old friends and the back story of oz and the wizard is explained. Identifyingwizard of oz book first editions wonderful books of oz. Found this old treasure kicking around on my book shelf. Frank baum illustrated, 1903 edition, hardcover condition.
Having had great success with his childrens book the wonderful wizard of oz, first published in 1900, l. 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. Denslow was the coholder on the first oz book, and independently from baum he. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
This book takes us on another adventure with dorothy. The first court case establishing the permissibility of parody as fair use of ed material was tried in 1903, involving a song from the musical spectacular the wizard of oz having had great success with his childrens book the wonderful wizard of oz, first published in 1900, 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. Baum bobbs merrill the new wizard of oz 19031903 abebooks. Today it is more commonly known under the shortened title, the wizard of oz. This is a rare souvenir photo book from the 125th performance may 6th, 1903 of the wizard of oz stageplay at the majestic theatre in new york. Denslow formatbinding hardcover book condition used good, scuffing to covers, minor threadwear at top and base of spine, inner front hinge paper cleanly broken, cloth firm. Frank baum, who was born in chittenango on may 15, 1856.
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