In the book the wizard of oz are dorothys slippers silver. Bobbsmerrill allowed the original version of the wonderful wizard of oz, with the artwork of w. Today it is more commonly known under the shortened title, the wizard of oz. The colt model 1903 pocket hammerless not to be confused with the colt model 1903 pocket hammer or the m1903 springfield rifle is a. In the 1990s, donald abbott released some new oz books and revived denslows style. Second edition, second state, of baums cherished fantasy classic, with illustrations by w. It contains 15 fullpage plates by denslow eight, of which, are in full color. Vintage recordings from the 1903 broadway musical the wizard of oz. Sep 02, 2016 the wonderful wizard of oz 1939, like many fairy tales depicting a series of fantastic adventures, is really the story of an individuals inner journeya story of personality integration and coming of age. With fairuza balk, nicol williamson, jean marsh, piper laurie. It is, perhaps, the closest thing we have today to a universal fairy tale. The musical was performed in a concert version in new york city in may 1982 by the new amsterdam theatre company. The book the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and its film adaptation the wizard of oz 1939 quickly became a foundational element in american popular culture with countless idiomatic allusions, cultural references, and pervasive merchandizing. 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.
Front board reads the original oz book the wizard of oz. In 1939, the same year that the wizard of oz premiered in us theaters, aleksandr volkov, a 48yearold history teacher turned childrens book author in moscow, published magician of emerald city, his adaptation of l. Did the russian wizard of oz subvert soviet propaganda. The pages have a slight yellow hue due to age, there are some smudge marks on some of the pages as well. There was a picture comparison picture with scene from wooz on the left and a nazi picture gathering on the right. What is the new wizard of oz dollar value with a 1903. Five years later, after the paper shortages of world war ii had given way to the post war economic boom, the publisher released a fresh edition of the book, with copelmans pictures and with the title the. Brand new just removed from the publishers protective shrinkwrap so we could write this description. It follows the adventures of the four main characters from the wonderful wizard of oz, who had moved to america and become superheroes. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book. Fleming has those same two films listed in the top 10 of the american film institutes 2007 afis 100 years.
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. The project gutenberg etext of the wonderful wizard of oz. 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. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states.
The wizard of oz movie premieres in oconomowoc, wisconsin. In both of the pictures they had the main people walking down the middle of the isle. The wizard of oz was a 1902 musical extravaganza based on the 1900 novel the wonderful wizard of oz by l. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903. What is the deeper meaning of the wonderful wizard of oz by. His most popular films were the wizard of oz and gone with the wind both of 1939, for which he won an academy award for best director. The wonderful wizard of oz 1900 includes original illustrations by w. It also set a new standard for childrens literature. 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. He had just sold a full color to life magazine and in celebrating in his usual style by drinking himself into oblivion, he contracted pneumonia and. Frank baum that premiered at the toronto civic light opera company. One man on a wheat rack, servants cleaning pans, etc in front of the house. Good, scuffing to covers, minor threadwear at top and base of spine, inner front. I was having a discussion while i was in the car about how wizard of oz and world war two are related.
The story book with characters that come out and walk brand new, complete with 6 waddles, ramp and instructions by baum, l. Victor lonzo fleming february 23, 1889 january 6, 1949 was an american film director, cinematographer, and producer. Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, is somehow called back to oz when a vain witch and the nome king destroy everything that makes the. The wizard of oz the original oz book1903 hardcover 1903. Although baum is the credited bookwriter, glen macdonough was hired on as. Even though america would not formally enter world war ii until after the attack on pearl harbor, the world was feeling the threat of war by the late 1930s, specifically the effects of rising nazi party.
Last date on page is 1903 but this appears to be a later issue. On january 21, 1903 the show opened at the majestic theatre in new york. It just seemed extremely ironic to me that the book talks about sister dictators from the west and east when in wwii italy and germany were buddybuddy nations whos dictators rubbed shoulder to shoulder with one. Jul 28, 2018 no these are not the wizard of oz one shots. After moving to hollywood, baum devoted himself to writing childrens stories, the most successful being sequels to his masterpiece. Billy rose theatre division, the new york public library. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The 1903 stage version opened on january 21, 1903, and ran until december 31, 1904. With the publication of the wonderful wizard of oz in 1900, baum gained instant success. Baum bobbs merrill the new wizard of oz 19031903 abebooks. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Title pages of the book by author and oz series originator lyman frank baum may 15, 1856may 5, 1919 have read the new wizard of oz, the wizard of oz, the wonderful wizard of oz. The opening was in new york city, at broadways majestic theatre. The wizard of oz broadway, the wizard of oz original cast list, original cast, current cast.
Table 1 contains data basic to an understanding of the world that produced the wizard of oz. The wonderful wizard of oz is a 2000 musical play based on the 1900 novel of the same title by l. The book is one of the bestknown stories in american literature and has been. I do one shots for sherlock, any marvel, dc comics, creepypasta, harry potterall eras, rise of the guardians, percy jackson, and i may do special ones for loyal peeps. Printed in 1903 by the bobbsmerrill company with picturs by w. Frank baum 2 authentic color book page illustrations by w. Frank baum with year and publisher of 1st editions 1. It starred anna laughlin as dorothy gale, fred stone as the scarecrow, and david c. Aug, 2006 what is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book. Tin man and scarecrow in the original theatrical wizard of oz, broadway. While this book is dated 1903, it is a reissue of the first edition printing and considered rare. The new wizard of oz by baum, bobbs merrill abebooks. What is the value of the new wizard of oz published 1903 book.
New wizard of oz pictures by w w denslow by baum, l. Over the last half century or so, the story of dorothy and her friends on the yellow brick road to the emerald city has stamped itself indelibly on the national psyche, thanks to the 1939 film version of the wizard of oz. Ozoplaning with the wizard of oz ruth plumly thompson 1939 62. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books.
The show premiered at the chicago grand opera house on june 16, 1902 and later moved to the majestic theatre on broadway on january 21, 1903, where it ran for 293 performances until december 31, 1904, followed by traveling tours of the original cast. Five years later, after the paper shortages of world war ii had given way to the post war economic boom, the publisher released a fresh edition of the book, with copelmans pictures and with the title the new wizard of oz. 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. 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 wonderful wizard of oz is an american childrens novel written by author l. The book, lavishly produced and featuring voluptuous illustrations by william wallace denslow, was the bestselling childrens book of the year. There are many variations of the wizard of oz book. In the original book, and in the 1902 1903 stage version of the wizard of oz, author and oz series originator lyman frank baum may 15, 1856may 6, 1919 made dorothys shoes silver slippers. As the world s 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. The wizard of oz, 19021903 wizard of oz, the wonderful. 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. Aug 08, 2019 the wizard of oz, starring judy garland and featuring words and music by e. The colt model 1908 pocket hammerless is a variant introduced five. The new wizard of oz by baum, first edition, bobbs merrill. The lyrics are by james patrick doyle and joe cascone, the music is by doyle and the book is by cascone who also directed. This was the version that a generation of children in the 1950s knew firsthand. Yip harburg and harold arlen, receives its world premiere in oconomowoc, wisconsin, on this day in 1939 the.
Complete with full color dust jacket and separate color. The lyrics are by james patrick doyle and joe cascone, the music is by doyle and the book. William wallace juvenile collection library of congress. This timeless classic was first published in 1899 and reissued under various titles including the new wizard of oz in 1903 by bobbsmerrill. Streisand releases new music video for youll never walk alone. These colorful posters were published in 1903 to promote fred r. Wizard of oz new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A musical comedy a dramatic composition in three acts by l. The new wizard of oz by baum, l frank used books and. The wonderful wizard of oz, which originally was to be called the emerald city, was published on baums 44th birthday in may 1900 and was the bestselling childrens book. 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.
Denslow published by the bobbsmerrill company in 1903208 pages hardcover book measures 9 1216 x 7 416condition. Name of the publsiher on the bottom of the spine is bobbs merrill. With violet macmillan, frank moore, pierre couderc, fred woodward. 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.
Baums first book of childrens stories was published in 1897 and, in 1900, the wonderful wizard of oz followed. Apr 03, 20 i have a book the wizard of oz written by l. The wizard of oz a musical with book and lyrics by l. The 1902 stage version of the wizard of oz opened on june 16, 1902 in chicago, illinois.
The musical premiered in new york city on january 21, 1903. 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. Oz squad is an oz comic book series by steve ahiquist that ran for ten issues from 19911996. Frank baums celebrated childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published in 1900 and became an immediate success. Wizard of oz bibliography 1 the book the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and its film adaptation the wizard of oz 1939 quickly became a foundational element in american popular culture with countless idiomatic allusions, cultural references, and pervasive merchandizing. Frank baum found big success later in life with the. By the films release date, war in europe was inevitable.
The theater where the opening took place was the grand opera house. 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. Frank baums famous childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published on may 17, 1900. A production history of the 1903 oz montgomery and stone, digital id, new york public library steroge will do montgomery and stone, digital id th37689, new york public library see more. What is the first line of the book the wizard of oz. Apr 30, 2010 i was having a discussion while i was in the car about how wizard of oz and world war two are related. It was an instant hit and made stars of david montgomery the tin woodman and fred stone the scarecrow. House servants are busy performing their various duties. Lyman frank baum wrote seventeen sequels comprising the oz series, though none repeated. The wizard of oz original broadway cast 1903 broadway. The official 75th anniversary companion authors jay scarfone and william stillman admit in their foreword that they had a formidable task, so they gave themselves strict. Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. Frank baum and music by paul tietjens premiered on june 16, 1902, at the grand opera house in chicago.
Frank baum and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Published by bobbsmerrill company, indianapolis 1903. A wicked king has taken over the emerald city, and wants his daughter, princess gloria, to marry the horrid courtier googlygoo, though she loves pon, the gardeners boy. The first three books were published by brave new worlds with the others published by patchwork press no connection to the patchwork girl.