The Marvelous Land of Oz
The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum, published by HarperCollins on August 15, 1985, is a classic work of juvenile fiction that continues to enchant readers of all ages. This edition presents the second book about Oz in a deluxe format, featuring all 16 original color plates by John R. Neill, alongside numerous black-and-white illustrations that enhance the narrative. The story follows the young boy Tip as he embarks on magical adventures throughout the land of Oz, encountering beloved characters such as the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman, as well as new friends like Jack Pumpkinhead and the Wooden Sawhorse.
Readers will find themselves immersed in Tip’s journey as he navigates challenges posed by the wicked witch Mombi and the rebellious General Jinjur. The richly illustrated pages bring to life the whimsical and adventurous spirit of Oz, making it a delightful experience for both children and adults. This edition, with its colorful pictorial binding and faithful reproduction of the original artwork, serves as a tribute to the enduring legacy of Baum’s storytelling and the imaginative world he created.
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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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