The original oz book 1903

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. In the book the wizard of oz are dorothys slippers silver. Frank baum, author of the beloved childrens book of the same title, penned the book and lyrics for this musical extravaganza. A musical comedy a dramatic composition in three acts by l. 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. The original 1903 wizard of oz musical travalanche. The production moved to broadway in 1903, and continued on tour or in new. The book has a green cover with dorithy, the lion, scarecrow, tinman, toto, and oz on the cover of the book antique expert. My tribute to the 1903 broadway production of the wizard of oz, using the toy theater i created.

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 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. Lot 9 del rey the wizard of oz books 15 710 l frank baum vintage pbs. They first connected professionally in 1898, when baum used denslow illustrations for his trade journal the show window. Denslow 2nd edition 1903 this book is in near mint excellent preowned condition.

House servants are busy performing their various duties. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. Wizard of oz original oz book 1939 dust jacket, 8 color. The wizard of oz broadway, the wizard of oz original cast list, original cast, current cast. Denslow used in the original wonderful wizard of oz book. The wizard of oz the original oz book1903 hardcover january 1, 1903 by w.

The wizard of oz jan 20, 1903 oct 03, 1903 book by l. The new wizard of oz by baum, bobbs merrill abebooks. 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. In the original book, and in the 19021903 stage version of the. Frank baum illustrated, 1903 edition, hardcover condition. Second edition, second state, of baums cherished fantasy classic, with illustrations by w. It was an instant hit and made stars of david montgomery the tin woodman and fred stone the scarecrow. Frank baum and music by paul tietjens, premiered on june 16, 1902, at the grand opera house in chicago. The nook book ebook of the the marvelous land of oz. August abbott, businessowner, buysellappraise replied 5 years ago thats one of the good ones. Its not surprising that his works are highly soughtafter by book collectors. The wizard of oz original oz book 1903 frank baum vintage.

Even while he was alive, baum was styled as the royal historian of oz to emphasize the. 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. Denslow used in the original wonderful wizard of oz book, and the original denslowbased. Thanks so much for looking at our auction and please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any. Inscription on front free endpaper to warren, from santa claus, 1903, with warren h. Denslow illustrator see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m. Fank baum 1903 my have been published in 1939 since it has movie pictures in it some wear and tear in the spine other than that pretty nice book all pages look really good condition.

Thewizardof oz 1903 earlyeditionlfrankbaum pictures by w. 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. Like many who spent their early childhood in those years before home video technology vcrs, dvds, netflix, etc. She meets a living scarecrow, a man made entirely of tin, and a cowardly lion while trying to. Printed in 1903 by the bobbsmerrill company with picturs by w. The pages have a slight yellow hue due to age, there are some smudge marks on some of the pages as well. Although baum is the credited bookwriter, glen macdonough was hired on as. Thewizardofoz1903earlyeditionlfrankbaum pictures by w. The wizard of oz original broadway cast 1903 broadway. What color were dorothys slippers in the wonderful. Published by bobbs merrill, this thick edition has the full unabridged story by l frank baum and 8 original color plates by w. Frank baum is credited as writer, lyricist and source material. Louis the original oz book posted by murray inmon in st.

This original book of oz 1903 has wear,but is still in good condition. Unlike most children, though, i spent much of my later childhood obsessed with the story. There are no marks,or tears,and is complete with the color prints. 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. Here is the fun wizard of oz book put out to tie in with the movie in 1939. Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Todays post shares what is almost certainly the earliest oz fan fiction. W and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. Published by bobbs merrill, this thick edition has 8 original color plates 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. Frank baums hit broadway stage adaptation of his popular 1900 childrens book the wizard of oz. Frank baum hard back book random house illustrated. Wizard of oz, author and oz series originator lyman frank baum may 15, 1856may 6, 1919 made dorothys shoes silver. Frank baum, author of the wonderful wizard of oz, was a master.

Baum bobbs merrill the new wizard of oz 19031903 abebooks. 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. It has an inscription from 1947 on the opening interior page. A simple animation and adaptation of the original extravaganza. The new wizard of oz by baum, l frank used books and. 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. Frank baum 2 authentic color book page illustrations by w. The wizard of oz, a musical with book and lyrics by l. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition abebooks. Good, scuffing to covers, minor threadwear at top and base of spine, inner front hinge paper cleanly. On january 21, 1903, the show opened at the majestic theatre in new york city. 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.

Denslow published by the bobbsmerrill company in 1903208 pages hardcover book measures 9 1216 x 7 416condition. Complete book and lyrics historical libretto series l. Cover shortened to the wizard of oz, with orange to. Shown as bibliographia oziana plate 8, first printing according to that source, with the inserted movie stills as sepiatoned. 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.

Frank baum the wonderful wizard of oz is a childrens book written in 1900 by l. Wizard of oz original oz book 1939 w w denslow, 2nd. The wizard of oz original, musical, extravaganza, broadway opened in new york city jan 20, 1903 and played through oct 3, 1903. The story published june 5, 1909, in the syracuse poststandard, was called ozma of oz, continued. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. Thanks, cheryl rice, for making this post possible. These colorful posters were published in 1903 to promote fred r. This is a very rare find all sales are final please ask all questions before bidding or purchasing no refunds or. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and.