The Wizard of Oz
Published on 28. December 2016
Book
Hardback
232 pages
978-1-4351-4761-4 (ISBN)
Description
After a cyclone scoops them up with their Kansas farmhouse, Dorothy and her dog Toto find themselves transported to Oz, a magical land that is home to diminutive munchkins, witches wicked and good, flying monkeys, and all manner of marvelous creatures and beings. In the company of friends whom she makes during her stay-a Tin Woodman in search of a heart, a Scarecrow desperate for a brain, and a Cowardly Lion who craves courage-Dorothy seeks out the Wizard of Oz, the only person in the land with the power to return her home. The Wizard of Oz has delighted generations of readers since L. Frank Baum first published it in 1900. Illustrated by W. W. Denslow, whose magnificent art distinguished the first edition of Baum's tale, this edition features an elegant bonded-leather binding, a satin-ribbon bookmark, distinctive gilt edging, and pictorial endpapers. It's a book that will be cherished by readers of all ages.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Union Square & Co.
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
full colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 205 mm
Width: 170 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4351-4761-4 (9781435147614)
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Person
Baum was born in 1856 to a family that had made a fortune in the oil business. In 1897, following his mother-in-Iaw's advice, Baum wrote down the stories that he told his children. With the publication of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900, Baum gained instant success. The book, lavishly produced and featuring voluptuous illustrations by William Wallace Denslow, was the bestselling children's book of the year. It also set a new standard for children's literature. Baum died from complications of a stroke in 1919.