The Marvelous Land of Oz
The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum is a classic fantasy novel published by HarperCollins on August 21, 2001. This edition features 320 pages and is presented in a deluxe format that mirrors the rare first edition, including all 16 original color plates by John R. Neill, along with numerous black-and-white illustrations that enhance the storytelling experience.
In this enchanting tale, readers follow the adventures of a young boy named Tip as he journeys through the magical lands of Oz. Along the way, he encounters familiar characters such as the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman, as well as new companions like Jack Pumpkinhead and the Wooden Sawhorse. The narrative unfolds as they confront the wicked witch Mombi and the rebellious General Jinjur, making for an engaging story that continues to resonate with audiences today. This edition serves as a delightful introduction to the whimsical world of Oz, appealing to both children and adults who appreciate fantasy and magic.
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Few fantasy lands have captured our hearts and imaginations as has the marvelous land of Oz. For over four generations, children and adults alike have reveled in the magical adventures of its beloved folk. Now, for the first time in over seventy years, the second book about Oz is presented here in the same deluxe format as the rare first edition, complete with all 16 of the original John R. Neill color plates, its colorful pictorial binding, and the many black-and-white illustrations that bring it to joyous life.
First issued in 1904, L. Frank Baum’s The Marvelous Land of Oz is the story of the wonderful adventures of the young boy named Tip as he travels throughout the many lands of Oz. Here he meets with our old friends the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, as well as some new friends like Jack Pumpkinhead, the Wooden Sawhorse, the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, and the amazing Gump. How they thwart the wicked plans of the evil witch Mombi and overcome the rebellion of General Jinjur and her army of young women is a tale as exciting and endearing today as it was when first published over eighty years ago.
Afterword by Peter Glassman. A facsimile of the rare first edition, complete with all 16 original color plates, a colorful pictorial binding, and over 125 of Neill’s drawings. A Books of Wonder(R) Classic.
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