August abbott, businessowner, buysellappraise replied 5 years ago thats one of the good ones. It was a triumph on broadway when it opened in 1903. Denslow, new readers will learn the power of the phrase there is no place like home. The wizard of oz production information, other productions of the wizard of oz. The book has a green cover with dorithy, the lion, scarecrow, tinman, toto, and oz on the cover of the book antique expert. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903. 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. Even while he was alive, baum was styled as the royal historian of oz to emphasize the. 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. There are many variations of the wizard of oz book. Like many who spent their early childhood in those years before home video technology vcrs, dvds, netflix, etc. From the wizard of oz to constance, from the ice king of oz to speedy in oz, we can help you find the wizard of oz books you are looking for. The wizard of oz original, musical, extravaganza, broadway opened in new york city jan 20, 1903 and played through oct 3, 1903.
Thanks, cheryl rice, for making this post possible. Aug, 2006 what is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book. The wizard of oz was a 1902 musical extravaganza based on the 1900 novel the wonderful. Frank baum wrote the classic story the wonderful wizard of oz in 1900. 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. The complete wizard of oz collection with active table of.
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. 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 live. Frank baum and music by paul tietjens, premiered on june 16, 1902, at the grand opera house in chicago. Second edition, second state, of baums cherished fantasy classic, with illustrations by w. 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. It ran 306 performances initially closing on october 3, toured, and. Ozoplaning with the wizard of oz ruth plumly thompson. You can also take it to get appraised by an antique book dealer. New wizard of oz pictures by w w denslow by baum, l. Having this thought in mind, the story of the wonderful wizard of oz was written solely to please children of today. Frank baums hit broadway stage adaptation of his popular 1900 childrens book the wizard of oz.
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. Baum bobbs merrill the new wizard of oz 19031903 abebooks. The new wizard of oz by baum, bobbs merrill abebooks. In the third book, ozma of oz, oz is described as a fairy country, new terminology that remained to explain its wonders. The project gutenberg etext of the wonderful wizard of oz. I know thereare people out there who collect this type of book wizard of oz books specifically, so if you look around you should find someone wholl appraise the value for you. Dorothy and the wizard in oz is a book that you will want to start reading again as soon as you finish, but dont. 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. On january 21, 1903, the show opened at the majestic theatre in new york city. It might astound you online search of past inventory sales data can be found in the oz books store out of stock for references purposes. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. In the marvelous land of oz, the book states that everything in the land of the gillikins is purple, including the plants and mud, and a character can see that he is leaving when the grass turns from purple to green, but it also describes pumpkins as orange and corn as green in that land. The wizard of oz the original oz book1903 hardcover january 1, 1903 by w. Frank baum s own theatrical adaptation of his novel the wonderful wizard of oz.
The wizard of oz original broadway cast 1903 broadway. The wizard of oz broadway, the wizard of oz original cast list, original cast, current cast. The lyrics are by james patrick doyle and joe cascone, the music is by doyle and the book is by cascone who also directed. Collected here are all 14 oz books written by oz creator and visionary l. The pages have a slight yellow hue due to age, there are some smudge marks on some of the pages as well. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The wizard of oz, a musical with book and lyrics by l. The book was very popular and spawned a broadway musical, the 1939 movie, and thirteen sequels.
The cowardly lion of oz ruth plumly thompson 1923 46. Until this version, the book had inspired a number of now less well known stage and screen adaptations, including a profitable 1902 broadway musical and three. 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. Frank baum that premiered at the toronto civic light opera company. Frank baums fantasy classic the wonderful wizard of oz, with illustrations by cartoonist william wallace denslow. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Below you will find a description and a photos of common collectible versions including two later reprints from books of wonder and easton press.
Frank baums celebrated childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published in 1900 and became an immediate success. Frank baum and music by paul tietjens premiered on june 16, 1902, at the grand opera house in chicago. The witch has turned him into a wizard, the wizard of oz, and he rules the emerald city. These antique and vintage editions include the emerald city of oz 1910, the patchwork. 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. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee.
Lot old 9 vintage antique set the wizard of oz book collection frank baum rare dated 1903. Go to him when no one is about, and grab and gag him. L frank baum the new wizard of oz 1903 later printing. Dorothy and the wizard in oz by frank baum 1908, 1st edition 1st state see more like this dorothy and the wizard in 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 adaptation as well as the iconic 1939 liveaction film. On january 21, 1903 the show opened at the majestic theatre in new york. Journey to the spectacular land of oz with the wonderful wizard of oz. Easy differences between the wizard of oz broadway. 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. The action picture is observed as the wizard of oz.
It was an instant hit and made stars of david montgomery the tin woodman and fred stone the scarecrow. 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. Get an answer for what are the social values of the wizard of oz. Frank baum and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Unlike most children, though, i spent much of my later childhood obsessed with the story. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. Wizard of oz new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Save dorothy and the wizard in oz 1908 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
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. The original 1903 wizard of oz musical travalanche. The wonderful wizard of oz is a 2000 musical play based on the 1900 novel of the same title by l. 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.
And when you have got him far away say to him that sir wiley put you on. Frank baum has enchanted readers for over a century. Frank baum 2 authentic color book page illustrations by w. For example, what it means to be a valuable member of society i. 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. Books titled the wizard of oz, the new wizard of oz, or the original oz book are all later editions. The wizard of oz a musical with book and lyrics by l. The wonderful wizard of oz has been adapted to other media numerous times, most famously in the wizard of oz, the 1939 film starring judy garland, ray bolger, jack haley, and bert lahr. Now, in this stunning hundredth anniversary edition featuring the original illustrations by w. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book. 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. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m. 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.
Front board reads the original oz book the wizard of oz. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. Denslow illustrator see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. These colorful posters were published in 1903 to promote fred r. It aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out. Ozoplaning with the wizard of oz ruth plumly thompson 1939 62.
Frank baum, author of the beloved childrens book of the same title, penned the book and lyrics for this musical extravaganza. Printed in 1903 by the bobbsmerrill company with picturs by w. Last date on page is 1903 but this appears to be a later issue. 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. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition abebooks. Oz is, in the first book the wonderful wizard of oz, distinguished from dorothys native kansas by not being civilized. Denslow published by the bobbsmerrill company in 1903208 pages hardcover book measures 9 1216 x 7 416condition. 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. While i believe that this was the best of the 14 original books in the series, they are all wonderful and i would recommend that everyone read the entire series from beginning to end. Dec, 2011 like many who spent their early childhood in those years before home video technology vcrs, dvds, netflix, etc. Color illustrations throughout, including 16 plates.
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