Bibliograph

The annotated Wizard of Oz, the wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum ; pictures by W.W. Denslow ; edited with an introduction and notes by Michael Patrick Hearn ; preface by Martin Gardner

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The annotated Wizard of Oz, the wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum ; pictures by W.W. Denslow ; edited with an introduction and notes by Michael Patrick Hearn ; preface by Martin Gardner

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [383]-396)

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The annotated Wizard of Oz

Oclc number

43951856

Responsibility statement

by L. Frank Baum ; pictures by W.W. Denslow ; edited with an introduction and notes by Michael Patrick Hearn ; preface by Martin Gardner

Sub title

the wonderful Wizard of Oz

Summary

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is the quintessential American fairy tale. Michael Patrick Hearn, the world's leading Oz scholar, now provides a fascinating new annotation that not only reacquaints readers with the Tin Woodman, Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion, but also illuminates the colorful background of this treasured American classic. This edition explores numerous contemporary references, provides character sources, and explains the actual meaning of the word "Oz." A facsimile of the rare 1900 first edition appears with the original drawings by W.W. Denslow, as well as 25 previously unpublished illustrations

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