Wizard of Oz (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)

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  • ISBN 9781435147614
  • Dimensions: 161 x 209mm
  • Publication Date: 29 Aug 2013
  • Publisher: Union Square & Co.
  • Publication City/Country: US
  • Product Form: Hardback
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After a cyclone scoops them up with their Kansas farmhouse, Dorothy and her dog Toto find themselves transported to Oz, a magical land that is home to diminutive munchkins, witches wicked and good, flying monkeys, and all manner of marvelous creatures and beings. In the company of friends whom she makes during her stay--a Tin Woodman in search of a heart, a Scarecrow who wants a brain, and a Cowardly Lion who craves courage--Dorothy seeks out the Wizard of Oz, the only person in the land with the power to return her home.
The Wizard of Oz has delighted generations of readers since L. Frank Baum first published it in 1900. This special edition is illustrated in full color with the artwork of W.W. Denslow, which appeared in the first edition of Baum's classic.
The Wizard of Oz is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics for children. It features classic illustrations, an elegant bonded-leather binding, distinctive gilt edging, and a satin-ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for any home library.

Baum was born in 1856 to a family that had made a fortune in the oil business. In 1897, following his mother-in-Iaw's advice, Baum wrote down the stories that he told his children. With the publication of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900, Baum gained instant success. The book, lavishly produced and featuring voluptuous illustrations by William Wallace Denslow, was the bestselling children's book of the year. It also set a new standard for children's literature. Baum died from complications of a stroke in 1919.

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