The original oz book the wizard of oz 1903 book

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, 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. There are no marks,or tears,and is complete with the color prints. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Chittenango, new york holds a threeday annual festival called ozstravaganza. Interesting fact related to rare oz dust jacket from appraising rare and collectible childrens book. Find the new wizard of oz by baum, l frank at biblio.

Wizard of oz original oz book 1939 w w denslow, 2nd printing. The engravings were made by the illinois engraving company, the paper was supplied by the dwight brothers paper company, and messrs. Cover shortened to the wizard of oz, with orange to scarecrows eye, stalks, wizard, oz, and to the lions eyes and whiskers to the spine. Frank baum was purchased in 1972 at sotheby parke bernet on behalf of a private collector. There are many variations of the wizard of oz book. Denslow published by the bobbsmerrill company in 1903208 pages hardcover book measures 9 1216 x 7 416condition. 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. Get the best deals for the wizard of oz original book at. Frank baum, who created oz, and the subsequent royal historians of oz. Its not surprising that his works are highly soughtafter by book collectors. The musical premiered in new york city on january 21, 1903.

Published by bobbs merrill, this thick edition has the full unabridged story by l frank baum and 8 original color plates by w. It is also widley considered to be one of the very first official american fairytales and fables. This is a very rare find all sales are final please ask all questions before bidding or purchasing no refunds or returns 202091411482. A fantastic journey soon follows, as dorothy travels a yellow brick road in search of a sorcerer with the power to send her home. The new wizard of oz by baum, bobbs merrill abebooks. The wizard of oz the original oz book 1903 hardcover january 1, 1903 by w. 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. The wonderful wizard of oz free full audiobook online listen by l.

Denslow used in the original wonderful wizard of oz book, and the original denslowbased. 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. Thats what it says on the outside the wizard of oz. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The lyrics are by james patrick doyle and joe cascone, the music is by doyle and the book. The wizard of oz frank baum 1903 bobbsmerrill 2nd edition w. Jan 20, 2014 the original 1903 wizard of oz musical today, an exploration of l. The new wizard of oz by baum, l frank used books and. The pages have a slight yellow hue due to age, there are some smudge marks on some of the pages as well. The first edition copy of the wonderful wizard of oz published in chicago in august of 1900 by geo m. Dropped into the midst of trouble when her farmhouse crushes a tyrannical sorceress, dorothy incurs the wrath of the wicked witch of the west. A fragmented dust jacket for a first edition of wonderful wizard of oz 1900 by l. Frank baum that premiered at the toronto civic light opera company.

What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903. Printed in 1903 by the bobbsmerrill company with picturs by w. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition abebooks. Frank baums own theatrical adaptation of his novel the wonderful wizard of oz. The broadway musical sensation of the first part of the last century was l. 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.

Its initial success, and the success of the popular 1902 broadway musical which baum adapted from his original story, led to baums writing thirteen more oz books. Frank baums hit broadway stage adaptation of his popular 1900 childrens book the wizard of oz. 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. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. Denslow used in the original wonderful wizard of oz book. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Color illustrations throughout, including 16 plates. Frank baums famous childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published on may 17, 1900. Wizard of oz original oz book 1939 dust jacket, 8 color. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. The wizard of oz original oz book 1903 frank baum vintage antique book dorothy. Early reprint issue, with original 1903 date on title page verso.

Political interpretations of the wonderful wizard of oz include treatments of the modern fairy tale written by l. Here is the fun wizard of oz book put out to tie in with the movie in 1939. Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900. Dorothy is desperate to return to her native kansas, and, aided by the good witch of the. 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 book was in the earliest binding state, but the presence. In the original book, and in the 1902 1903 stage version of the wizard of oz, author and oz series originator lyman frank baum may 15, 1856may 6, 1919 made dorothys shoes silver slippers. This original book of oz 1903 has wear,but is still in good condition.

Political interpretations of the wonderful wizard of oz. Feb 25, 2014 the wizard of oz frank baum 1903 bobbsmerrill 2nd edition w. New wizard of oz pictures by w w denslow by baum, l. Come take a tour, visit our exhibitions, and view the gorgeous main reading room. 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.

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. A first edition 1900 goes for serious bucks in good condition. Thanks so much for looking at our auction and please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any. Frank baum illustrated, 1903 edition, hardcover condition. Frank baum the wonderful wizard of oz is an american childrens novel written by author l. The complete book and lyrics of the broadway musical. Many people are only aware of the original wizard of oz story that written by l. 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. 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.

Collected here are all 14 oz books written by oz creator and visionary l. Denslow, and published at the turn of the 20th century in the year 1900. Today it is more commonly known under the shortened title, the wizard of oz. Frank baum, author of the wonderful wizard of oz, was a master. Thanks, cheryl rice, for making this post possible. 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. I should have waited, they now go for 10 to 15 thousand. Illustrated with eight color plates and numerous other plates in black and white, endpapers show scenes from the wizard of oz movie of 1939. Minor w quantity available 1 binding hardcover publisher bobbsmerrill company place of publication. It has an inscription from 1947 on the opening interior page. What is, the original oz book, the wizard of oz, 1903 by the. 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. Scholars have examined four quite different versions of oz. The childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was published on may 17, 1900.

Nov 12, 2011 i once found a copy of a third edition 1903 wizard of oz in a free book bin. Frank baum, author of the beloved childrens book of the same title, penned the book and lyrics for this musical extravaganza. Second edition, second state, of baums cherished fantasy classic, with illustrations by w. Buy the wonderful wizard of oz original version by baum, l. The wizard of oz 1903 by doug reside, curator, billy rose theatre division, new york public library for the performing arts, dorothy and lewis b. Frank baum hc no dj 1939 at the best online prices at ebay. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m. Denslow 2nd edition 1903 this book is in near mint excellent preowned condition. Frank baum and first published in 1900 as an allegory or metaphor for the political, economic, and social events of america in the 1890s. Frank baums timehonored oz novels, country girl dorothy gale gets whisked away by a cyclone to the fantastical land of oz.

Published by bobbs merrill, this thick edition has 8 original color plates by w. I dont think this book is the original wizard of oz book. Frank, copelman, evelyn adapted from the famous pictures by w. What is the value of the new wizard of oz published 1903 book. The canton comic opera company presents the original 1903 musical extravaganza the wizard of oz july 10, 2010 at 7. Denslow illustrator see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Make offer the wizard of oz 1903 the original oz book by l. The original 1903 wizard of oz musical travalanche. 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 linked to ease navigation throughout this mammoth anthology. 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. Featured in our collection of books for young readers and 25 great american novels. 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. The wonderful wizard of oz 1900 the marvelous land of oz 1904 dorothy and the wizard in oz 1908 the road to oz 1909 the emerald city of oz 1910. 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.

These colorful posters were published in 1903 to promote fred r. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The wonderful wizard of oz full audiobook original. Frank baum english audio books channel with best free full audiobooks online. Baum bobbs merrill the new wizard of oz 19031903 abebooks. Below you will find a description and a photos of common collectible versions including two later reprints from books of wonder and easton press. 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. Frank baum, who was born in chittenango on may 15, 1856. The wizard of oz was a 1902 musical extravaganza based on the 1900 novel the wonderful wizard of oz by l. Illustrated titlepage in color, illustrated endpapers.