The original oz book 1903

Thanks, cheryl rice, for making this post possible. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and relate the fictional history of the land of oz. They first connected professionally in 1898, when baum used denslow illustrations for his trade journal the show window. Published by bobbs merrill, this thick edition has 8 original color plates by w. Complete book and lyrics historical libretto series l. Todays post shares what is almost certainly the earliest oz fan fiction.

Although the tin man is immediately recognizable, costume designs featured in the scarecrow poster are in sharp contrast to the illustrations in the childrens book published a. Its not surprising that his works are highly soughtafter by book collectors. William wallace denslow 5 may 1856 27 may 1915 was the original illustrator of the wonderful wizard of oz denslow was born in philadelphia, but by the 1890s had moved to chicago where he met l. Although baum is the credited bookwriter, glen macdonough was hired on as. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The wizard of oz original oz book 1903 frank baum vintage. Frank baum 2 authentic color book page illustrations by w. One man on a wheat rack, servants cleaning pans, etc in front of the house. The wizard of oz broadway, the wizard of oz original cast list, original cast, current cast. The value of any collectible oz book is the product of laws of supply and demand, as well as the books condition and age, presence of color illustrations, identity of publisher, and other tangible and intangible factors.

Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Frank baum and music by paul tietjens, premiered on june 16, 1902, at the grand opera house in chicago. Frank baum hard back book random house illustrated. Printed in 1903 by the bobbsmerrill company with picturs by w. I had done a very extensive post about the many different oz versions, including the 1910 and 1925 films, but a pretty glaring hole remained, where this musical should. The new wizard of oz by baum, l frank used books and.

Denslow illustrator see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. What color were dorothys slippers in the wonderful. Thanks so much for looking at our auction and please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any. However, it was officially still titled the new wizard of oz, since that was the title on record at the office, and on the title page until 1956.

The wizard of oz the original oz book1903 hardcover january 1, 1903 by w. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m. Frank baum, author of the wonderful wizard of oz, was a master. The wizard of oz original broadway cast 1903 broadway. Wizard of oz original oz book 1939 dust jacket, 8 color.

The original 1903 wizard of oz musical travalanche. Frank baum, author of the beloved childrens book of the same title, penned the book and lyrics for this musical extravaganza. Much of the original music was by paul tietjens and has been mostly forgotten, although it was still wellremembered and in discussion at mgm in 1939 when the classic film version of the story was made. It was an instant hit and made stars of david montgomery the tin woodman and fred stone the scarecrow. The wizard of oz jan 20, 1903 oct 03, 1903 book by l. Frank baum is credited as writer, lyricist and source material. In the book the wizard of oz are dorothys slippers silver. This is a very rare find all sales are final please ask all questions before bidding or purchasing no refunds or. The wizard of oz toured the country for seven seasons following its broadway run, stopping at cantons grand opera house on october 27, 1904, may 1, 1905, april 24, 1906, and august 28, 1908. In the original book, and in the 19021903 stage version of the. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states.

Second edition, second state, of baums cherished fantasy classic, with illustrations by w. It has since seen several reprints, most often under the title the wizard of oz, which is the title of the popular 1902 broadway musical adaptation as well as the iconic 1939 liveaction film. Unlike most children, though, i spent much of my later childhood obsessed with the story. Frank baum illustrated, 1903 edition, hardcover condition. Denslow used in the original wonderful wizard of oz book, and the original denslowbased. Here is the fun wizard of oz book put out to tie in with the movie in 1939. The new wizard of oz by baum, bobbs merrill abebooks. Frank baum the wonderful wizard of oz is a childrens book written in 1900 by l. Author and oz series originator lyman frank baum may 15, 1856may 5, 1919 made the slippers silver in both the original book published in 1900, and in the 19021903 stage version of the. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. August abbott, businessowner, buysellappraise replied 5 years ago thats one of the good ones. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and. What is, the original oz book, the wizard of oz, 1903 by the.

The pages have a slight yellow hue due to age, there are some smudge marks on some of the pages as well. Thewizardofoz1903earlyeditionlfrankbaum pictures by w. The new publisher, bobbsmerrill, originally called the book the new wizard of oz, but the new was quickly dropped from the cover, and the book became better known simply as the wizard of oz. The production moved to broadway in 1903, and continued on tour or in new. W and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. Denslow used in the original wonderful wizard of oz book. Inscription on front free endpaper to warren, from santa claus, 1903, with warren h. Wizard of oz, author and oz series originator lyman frank baum may 15, 1856may 6, 1919 made dorothys shoes silver. A simple animation and adaptation of the original extravaganza. The book has a green cover with dorithy, the lion, scarecrow, tinman, toto, and oz on the cover of the book antique expert.

The wizard of oz was a 1902 musical extravaganza based on the 1900 novel the wonderful wizard of oz by l. Even while he was alive, baum was styled as the royal historian of oz to emphasize the. These colorful posters were published in 1903 to promote fred r. Denslow 2nd edition 1903 this book is in near mint excellent preowned condition. Frank baums hit broadway stage adaptation of his popular 1900 childrens book the wizard of oz. A musical comedy a dramatic composition in three acts by l. She meets a living scarecrow, a man made entirely of tin, and a cowardly lion while trying to. Louis the original oz book posted by murray inmon in st. Lot 9 del rey the wizard of oz books 15 710 l frank baum vintage pbs. House servants are busy performing their various duties.

The wizard of oz original, musical, extravaganza, broadway opened in new york city jan 20, 1903 and played through oct 3, 1903. Thewizardof oz 1903 earlyeditionlfrankbaum pictures by w. This rare find was discovered by eric shanower in 2017 while he was helping me with research on my book about the 1903 wizard of oz. My tribute to the 1903 broadway production of the wizard of oz, using the toy theater i created. This original book of oz 1903 has wear,but is still in good condition. It was the works of edgar allan poe by edgar allan poe this book collects some of the finest short stories, poems, and essays from the masterful american writer edgar allan poe. Published by bobbs merrill, this thick edition has the full unabridged story by l frank baum and 8 original color plates by w. Denslow published by the bobbsmerrill company in 1903208 pages hardcover book measures 9 1216 x 7 416condition. Like many who spent their early childhood in those years before home video technology vcrs, dvds, netflix, etc. Shown as bibliographia oziana plate 8, first printing according to that source, with the inserted movie stills as sepiatoned. Wizard of oz original oz book 1939 w w denslow, 2nd. The story published june 5, 1909, in the syracuse poststandard, was called ozma of oz, continued. Cover shortened to the wizard of oz, with orange to. There are no marks,or tears,and is complete with the color prints.