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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz : The Kansas Centennial Edition
L. Frank Baum
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Description for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz : The Kansas Centennial Edition
Paperback. Throughout a century of remarkable change, L. Frank Baum's classic tale has been embraced by generations of children and the young at heart. This special anniversary edition combines Baum's original text with the contributions of Michael McCurdy and Ray Bradbury. Illustrator(s): McCurdy, Michael. Num Pages: 212 pages, 25 illustrations. BIC Classification: FC; YFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 216 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 354.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz remains one of the world's most widely-read books. Throughout a century of remarkable change, L. Frank Baum's classic tale has been embraced by generations of children and the young at heart. This special anniversary edition combines Baum's original text with the contributions of two artists: book illustrator Michael McCurdy and writer Ray Bradbury.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz remains one of the world's most widely-read books. Throughout a century of remarkable change, L. Frank Baum's classic tale has been embraced by generations of children and the young at heart. This special anniversary edition combines Baum's original text with the contributions of two artists: book illustrator Michael McCurdy and writer Ray Bradbury.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Condition
New
Number of Pages
194
Place of Publication
Kansas, United States
ISBN
9780700611515
SKU
V9780700611515
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99-99
About L. Frank Baum
L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) produced a rich array of fairy tales, fantasy, and whimsy, including fourteen full-length Oz books. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz however, remains the most popular and enduring of all. One of the best-known and most-read books in the world, it is still considered ""the quintessential American fairy tale."" Michael McCurdy's richly evocative illustrations grace more than ... Read more
Reviews for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz : The Kansas Centennial Edition
A delightful volume illustrated with haunting but witty illustrations that provide a fresh, anti-Hollywood interpretation of the story. - Christian Science Monitor; ""Combines substance with style. Ray Bradbury offers a poetic, reverential introduction, and Michael McCurdy contributes appropriately eerie drawings."" - Chicago Tribune; The Wonderful Wizard of Oz remains one of the world's most beloved and widely read books. Throughout ... Read more