He wrote 14 novels in the oz series, plus 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. It was an instant hit and made stars of david montgomery the tin woodman and fred stone the scarecrow. I have a 1956 none after that the wizard of oz by l. This follows the general rule that any work published before 1923 is in the public domain. Thus, these books entered the public domain 28 years after publication, between 1963 and 1967. 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. Frank baums celebrated childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published in 1900 and became an immediate success.
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. 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. The original wizard of oz broadway musical pretty much. 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. Denslow used in the original wonderful wizard of oz book, and the original denslowbased dust jacket. 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.
Duke classics does not accept responsibility for loss suffered as a result of reliance upon the accuracy or currency of information contained in this book. First published in 1900, the book tells the story of dorothy, a little girl swept away to a strange and magical land, and her quest to return home. Denslow, new readers will learn the power of the phrase there is no place like home. 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. Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Frank baum, author of the beloved childrens book of the same title, penned the book and lyrics for this musical extravaganza. The earlier fairylogue and radio plays films, featuring baums characters, are lost, leaving this film the earliest piece of the oz film puzzle. The pages have a slight yellow hue due to age, there are some smudge marks on some of the pages as well. Wizard of oz auntie em and uncle henry john rea neill 1877 1943 was a magazine and childrens book illustrator primarily known for illustrating more than forty stories set in the land of oz, including l. 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 wonderful wizard of oz is a beautiful story and the author himself defined it as a modern fairytale.
Copyright status of the wizard of oz and related works in. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. Follow the yellow brick road of timeless enchantment. Contents dorothy and the wizard in oz to my readers 1 the earthquake 2 the glass city 3 the arrival of the wizard 4 the vegetable kingdom 5 dorothy picks the princess. The third exciting volume in the sam steele series. The wizard of oz original broadway cast 1903 broadway. Now, in this stunning hundredth anniversary edition featuring the original illustrations by w. The new wizard of oz by baum, bobbs merrill abebooks. The wizard of oz original, musical, extravaganza, broadway opened in new york city jan 20, 1903 and played through oct 3, 1903.
The library of congress does not own rights to material in its collections. Therefore, it does not license or charge permission fees for use of such material and cannot grant or deny permission to publish or otherwise distribute the material. The wizard of oz production information, other productions of the wizard of oz. Printed in 1903 by the bobbsmerrill company with picturs by w. These colorful posters were published in 1903 to promote fred r. Unfollow wizard of oz book vintage to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Souvenir jewelry box for 100th performance of the wizard of oz at majestic theater, new york, april 15, 1903. 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. A beautiful, aweinspiring work, the annotated wizard of oz is an enduring tribute to the timeless joy of the wizard of oz, and a classic to rival baums own. By changing the areas of the plate that are exposed and the length of time the plate is submerged in the acid bath, the engraver can obtain.
And when you have got him far away say to him that sir wiley put you on. Instead, the to the wizard of oz, is owned by its producer, the classic film studio mgm. A musical production, loosely based on baums characters, was staged soon after the book s successful publication. Aug, 2006 what is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book. The film, the wizard of oz, starring judy garland and directed in 1939 by victor fleming is not in the public domain. 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. Find great deals on ebay for the wizard of oz book 1903 when you shop the largest online selection at. Frank baums hit broadway stage adaptation of his popular 1900 childrens book the wizard of oz. Oct 03, 2012 i have a 1956 none after that the wizard of oz by l. Father goose was soon to be forgotten, however, with the release of baum and denslows next work. The book series is very longrunning, and written by multiple authors, so the books often fall on. Frank baums 1903 touring production of the wizard of oz. Copyright status of the wizard of oz and related works in the united.
Welcome to oz adult coloring book by eric shanower. The complete wizard of oz collection with active table of. Frank baum and music by paul tietjens premiered on june 16, 1902, at the grand opera house in chicago. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and the nascent medium of film. Below you will find a description and a photos of common collectible versions including two later reprints from books of wonder and easton press. The new wizard of oz frank baum denslow original oz book 1903. The film, the wizard of oz, starring judy garland and directed in 1939 by victor fleming. 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. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. This august will mark the 75th anniversary of the release of the classic film the wizard of oz. Here is the fun wizard of oz book put out to tie in with the movie in 1939. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. Frank baum has been an american icon, beloved since it was first published in 1900.
What is, the original oz book, the wizard of oz, 1903 by the. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. Wizard of oz original oz book 1939 dust jacket, 8 color. Frank baums published work, every notable oz edition, and the stage and cinematic productions from 1939s the wizard of oz, to the 1974 broadway hit, the wiz.
Thanks, cheryl rice, for making this post possible. The wizard of oz a musical with book and lyrics by l. 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. 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. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m. The wizard of oz was a 1902 musical extravaganza based on the 1900 novel the wonderful wizard of oz by l. The new wizard of oz by baum, first edition, bobbs merrill. A 1903 third edition copy of the wizard of oz by l. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The status of the wizard of oz and related works is complicated for several reasons. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition abebooks. 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 original 1903 wizard of oz musical travalanche.
Color illustrations throughout, including 16 plates. The wonderful wizard of oz 1910 earliest surviving oz. Dec, 2011 musical of the month musical of the month. Frank baums the wonderful wizard of oz is an american fairy tale classic. Copyright status of the wizard of oz and related works in the. 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 picclick exclusive popularity 0 views, 0 views per day, 766 days on ebay. The wizard of oz 1903 while entirely forgotten today, the 1903 the wizard of oz was one of the most successful musical comedies of the turn of the century and firmly cemented the timeless story and characters in the hearts and minds of the american public, 37 years before the widely known mgm film. Name of the publsiher on the bottom of the spine is bobbs merrill. 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. Find the new wizard of oz by baum, l frank at biblio. It was such a huge success that it ran in new york for a year before going on to play at packed.
The wishing horse of oz, captain salt in oz, handy mandy in oz, the silver princess in oz, and ozoplaning with the wizard of oz. But it also contains vintage recordings of songs from productions that its stars were in before oz, and a snippet of fred stone during the good news of 1939 radio promo for the 1939 mgm film, the wizard of oz. The new wizard of oz 1903 early edition l frank baum pictures by w. Thompson did not renew the on her last five canonical books.
This is a great 2disc cd set with vintage recordings of songs from l. Frank baum, author of the wonderful wizard of oz, was a master. Vintage recordings from the 1903 wizard of oz impeccably researched, illustrated and produced. The value of any collectible oz book is the product of laws of supply and demand, as well as the books condition and age, presence of color illustrations, identity of publisher, and other tangible and intangible factors. The wizard of oz frank baum denslow donohue chicago 1903. Soon after, baum contracted to write the libretto for a stage musical adaptation of his book, which arrived on broadway as the wizard of oz on january 20, 1903. Written in 1899 and published in 1900, the wonderful wizard of oz was a huge success with the public and critics alike. 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.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Book is in pretty decent overall condition for age, cover wear as shown, a torn top corner on. Companion library the wizard of oz and the jungle book by. Baum bobbs merrill the new wizard of oz 19031903 abebooks. Frank baum, william wallace denslow is available at bauman rare books. Its movie adaptation, one of the first in color, premiered in 1939 starring judy garland, margaret hamilton ray bolger and jack haley. What is the new wizard of oz dollar value with a 1903. The childrens book, the wonderful wizard of oz, written by l. Collected here are all 14 oz books written by oz creator and visionary l. The witch has turned him into a wizard, the wizard of oz, and he rules the emerald city. What is the value of the new wizard of oz published 1903 book. Journey to the spectacular land of oz with the wonderful wizard of oz. Published by bobbsmerrill company, indianapolis 1903.
We have to keep in mind that even though it has been more than hundred years since this book was published it still carries the name of a modern fairytale. Frank baums, ruth plumly thompsons, and three of his own. What are you seeing on the first pages of the book. Jan 20, 2014 the original 1903 wizard of oz musical today, an exploration of l. Denslow published by the bobbsmerrill company in 1903208 pages hardcover book measures 9 1216 x 7 416condition. The book series is very longrunning, and written by multiple authors, so the books often fall on opposite sides of eligibility for laws. The wizard of oz broadway, the wizard of oz original cast list, original cast, current cast. Frank baum has enchanted readers for over a century. Go to him when no one is about, and grab and gag him.
Complete book and lyrics historical libretto series baum, l. Frank baums own theatrical adaptation of his novel the wonderful wizard of oz. There are many variations of the wizard of oz book. Market value of this oz title from various retailers.
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