Young adult retellings of the wizard of oz or other l. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903. Frank baums own theatrical adaptation of his novel the wonderful wizard of oz. This is a rare souvenir photo book from the 125th performance may 6th, 1903 of the wizard of oz stageplay at the majestic theatre in new york. Below you will find a description and a photos of common collectible versions including two later reprints from books of wonder and easton press. Links to free, fulllength audio recordings of all the oz books in this collection. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. L frank baum the new wizard of oz 1903 later printing.
She was awakened by a shock, so sudden and severe that if dorothy had not been lying on the soft bed she might have been hurt. Complete with full color dust jacket and separate color illustrated band. Frank baums famous childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published on may 17, 1900. Although well received on the road and described by one critic as pure fun. 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. This 2 cd set of the 1903 broadway musical, the wizard of oz is certain to win some major awards for restoring another bit of lost musical history. First edition, first issue, second state with all points present and red unserifed spine imprint. 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 few years earlier. There are many variations of the wizard of oz book. Frank baums hit broadway stage adaptation of his popular 1900 childrens book the wizard of oz. Frank baum and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. As it was, the jar made her catch her breath and wonder what had happened. 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.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. As a six year old, i became a cardcarrying member of the international wizard of oz club, read all 14 oz books by l. Original pale green cloth stamped in green and red. Baum bobbs merrill the new wizard of oz 19031903 abebooks. 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. Michael patrick hearn, the worlds leading oz scholar, now provides a fascinating new annotation that not only reacquaints readers with. Although baum had a hand in writing the lyrics for some of the musical numbers, the stage play bore little resemblance to the book. The musical premiered in new york city on january 21, 1903. The original 1903 wizard of oz musical travalanche.
Check out our 1903 wizard of oz selection for the very best in unique or custom. On january 21, 1903 the show opened at the majestic theatre in new york. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition abebooks. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of its publication, a beautifully illustrated annotation of the wizard of oz, complete with an exact reproduction of the original 1900 edition the wonderful wizard of oz is the quintessential american fairy tale.
One man on a wheat rack, servants cleaning pans, etc in front of the house. Mar 26, 2017 this is a rare souvenir photo book from the 125th performance may 6th, 1903 of the wizard of oz stageplay at the majestic theatre in new york. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The wizard of oz the 1903 broadway musical by ben ohmart 08152003 03. 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. It ran 306 performances initially closing on october 3, toured, and. The new wizard of oz by baum, bobbs merrill abebooks. Aug, 2006 what is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book. The project gutenberg etext of the wonderful wizard of oz.
All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. The wizard of oz original, musical, extravaganza, broadway opened in new york city jan 20, 1903 and played through oct 3, 1903. An individual, active table of contents for each book accessible from the kindle go to feature. The wonderful wizard of oz is a 2000 musical play based on the 1900 novel of the same title by l. Frank baum has enchanted readers for over a century. Having this thought in mind, the story of the wonderful wizard of oz was written solely to please children of today. The lyrics are by james patrick doyle and joe cascone, the music is by doyle and the book is by cascone who also directed. Frank baums original novel, which just had its centennial edition come out in 1903. A musical comedy a dramatic composition in three acts by l.
Unlike most children, though, i spent much of my later childhood obsessed with the story. House servants are busy performing their various duties. Today it is more commonly known under the shortened title, the wizard of oz. The council with the munchkins of the wonderful wizard of oz by l. The new wizard of oz the only edition containing the complete original text on which the famous metrogoldwynmayer movie is based by baum, l frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Interesting fact related to rare oz dust jacket from appraising rare and collectible childrens book. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The book was very popular and spawned a broadway musical, the 1939 movie, and thirteen sequels. On this day, january 21, in 1903, the wonderful wizard of oz premiered in new yorks majestic theatre. Frank baum that premiered at the toronto civic light opera company. In honor of the release of this rendition of the film, collider was invited to. It was a triumph on broadway when it opened in 1903. The new wizard of oz by baum, l frank used books and. It was an instant hit and made stars of david montgomery the tin woodman and fred stone the scarecrow. Thanks, cheryl rice, for making this post possible.
Frank baum and music by paul tietjens premiered on june 16, 1902, at the grand opera house in chicago. The wonderful wizard of oz illustrated first edition. Brand new just removed from the publishers protective shrinkwrap so we could write this description. 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. Second edition, second state, of baums cherished fantasy classic, with illustrations by w. The wizard of oz broadway musical 1904 revival ibdb. Front board reads the original oz book the wizard of oz. The complete book and lyrics of the broadway musical an oz unlike any other the broadway musical sensation of the first part of the last century was l. Last date on page is 1903 but this appears to be a later issue. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Frank baums celebrated childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published in 1900 and became an immediate success. Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Like many who spent their early childhood in those years before home video technology vcrs, dvds, netflix, etc. The wizard of oz production information, other productions of the wizard of oz. August abbott, businessowner, buysellappraise replied 5 years ago thats one of the good ones.
These colorful posters were published in 1903 to promote fred r. The play still proved to be as great a success as the book. Denslow published by the bobbsmerrill company in 1903208 pages hardcover book measures 9 1216 x 7 416condition. Journey to the spectacular land of oz with the wonderful wizard of oz. The first book, the wonderful wizard of oz, is illustrated with the classic w. A 1903 hardcover fifth edition of the wizard of oz by l. The wizard of oz has been restored a number of times but this is the very first 4k hdr edition of the 1939 classic. It aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out.
Frank baum wrote the classic story the wonderful wizard of oz in 1900. In this book dorothy had to take her kitten with her instead of her dog. Printed in 1903 by the bobbsmerrill company with picturs by w. The official 50th anniversary pictorial history of the beloved 1939 film, it is not surprising that john fricke, jay scarfone, and william stillman have put together the book that tops the must have list for fans of the film after, of course, l. Now, in this stunning hundredth anniversary edition featuring the original illustrations by w. A beautiful, aweinspiring work, the annotated wizard of oz is an enduring tribute to the timeless joy of the wizard of oz, and a classic to rival baums own. Vintage the original oz book the wizard of oz 1903 by l. The wizard of oz a musical with book and lyrics by l. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m. A fragmented dust jacket for a first edition of wonderful wizard of oz 1900 by l. Frank baum, author of the beloved childrens book of the same title, penned the book and lyrics for this musical extravaganza. See more ideas about wizard of oz, wizard of oz book and illustration.
The book was in the earliest binding state, but the presence. Billy rose theatre division, the new york public library. Dec, 2011 like many who spent their early childhood in those years before home video technology vcrs, dvds, netflix, etc. Frank baum was purchased in 1972 at sotheby parke bernet on behalf of a private collector.
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 wizard of oz revival, musical, extravaganza, broadway opened in new york city mar 21, 1904 and played through nov 25, 1905. The pages have a slight yellow hue due to age, there are some smudge marks on some of the pages as well. Soon after, baum contracted to write the libretto for a stage musical adaptation of his book, which arrived on broadway as the wizard of oz on january 20, 1903. Denslow, new readers will learn the power of the phrase there is no place like home. The book has a green cover with dorithy, the lion, scarecrow, tinman, toto, and oz on the cover of the book antique expert. Apr 03, 20 the book has a green cover with dorithy, the lion, scarecrow, tinman, toto, and oz on the cover of the book antique expert. Frank baum, and hunted in usedbookstores for the additional authorized books by ruth plumly thompson, jack snow, and dick martin. The new wizard of oz 1903 early edition l frank baum pictures by w. Even while he was alive, baum was styled as the royal historian of oz to emphasize the. Abaa ilab published 1903 condition good, scuffing to covers, minor threadwear at top and base of spine, inner front hinge paper cleanly broken, cloth firm.
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