Description
What if Dorothy Gale wasn't the only person who went to see the Wizard of Oz?
MGM's landmark 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland, did not mark the beginning of adventures in Oz. Both before and since, dozens of tales have been told of the Marvellous Land of Oz, and its inhabitants such as the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion, the Hungry Tiger and Jack Pumpkinhead.
In this fascinating and wide-ranging book, Paul Simpson looks back at the Famous Forty - the original novels by L. Frank Baum and his successors which entranced generations of children with their wonderful world of munchkins, princesses and wicked witches. He examines the many ways in which the stories have been retold in movies - from the silent era to Disney's recent blockbuster Oz the Great and Powerful - and on television, featuring everyone from Tom & Jerry to trades union leaders. On stage, Oz has come to life in the many revivals of The Wizard of Oz musical and the worldwide reign of Elphaba in the smash hit Wicked.
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the world's best-loved film and the whole magical world of Oz with its vampires, muppets, dragons, living statues and so much more.
A comprehenisve guide to all things to do world of OZ from the original books by Frank L. Baum, to the landmark film of 1939, through to the hit musical Wicked. Ties-in with the 75th Anniverary of the release of The Wizard of Oz film.
About the Author
Paul Simpson has been writing professionally about fantasy and science fiction for the past two decades. His books include guides to the Jim Henson show Farscape, the young Superman show Smallville, The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Wallace & Gromit. He edited the official Star Trek magazine for six years, and general fantasy magazine Dreamwatch for five. From his home in a small Sussex village just north of Brighton, England, he oversees the news and reviews website SciFiBulletin.com
Reviews
The wealth of information in this book might well leave readers astonished at what they will discover. - SF site
Book Information
ISBN 9781472109880
Author Paul Simpson
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Robinson
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Series Brief Histories
Weight(grams) 234g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 131mm * 23mm
