The Wizard of Oz

Name: The Wizard of Oz
Brand: Pan Macmillan
Price: 14.35 EUR
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By (author): L. Frank Baum

Illustrated by: W. W. Denslow

Regarded as a modern fairy tale, L. Frank Baums The Wizard of Oz is one of Americas most cherished and enchanting childrens stories.

Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features original illustrations by W. W. Denslow, coloured by Barbara Frith, and an introduction by Professor Sarah Churchwell.

Follow Dorothy, and her loyal dog Toto, as they are carried away from Kansas by a cyclone to the wonderful world of Oz. Wandering down the yellow brick road Dorothy meets her three famous companions a Scarecrow longing for a brain, a Tin Woodman wishing for a heart, a cowardly Lion yearning for some courage and together they travel to the illustrious Emerald City where they hope all their dreams will come true.

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Product Details

Weight: 222g
Dimensions: 104 x 156mm
Publication Date: 07 Feb 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781509881963

About L. Frank Baum

Lyman Frank Baum was born in 1856 in Chittenango New York. Educated mostly at home due to ill health he was encouraged by his wealthy father to pursue his early interests in journalism and playwriting. At a young age he started his first magazine established his own theatre and worked for many newspapers and periodicals before turning to childrens fiction. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz published in 1900 was a bestselling book and launched the hugely successful series of Oz titles. Baum continued writing for the rest of his life and died in 1919 with over one hundred books to his name.