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The wizard of oz revival, musical, extravaganza, broadway opened in new york city mar 21, 1904 and played through nov 25, 1905. Young adult retellings of the wizard of oz or other l. The complete book and lyrics of the broadway musical an oz unlike any other. It aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out. Baum bobbs merrill the new wizard of oz 19031903 abebooks. It was released when technicolor was still a relatively new processthe threestrip process having been introduced in 1932. Come take a tour, visit our exhibitions, and view the gorgeous main reading room. The first book became a smash chicago hit musical in 1902 and moved to broadway in 1903. The new wizard of oz by l frank baum illus ww denslow 3rd edition 2nd. 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.

Printed in 1903 by the bobbsmerrill company with picturs by w. Last date on page is 1903 but this appears to be a later issue. Front board reads the original oz book the wizard of oz. 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. 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, of baums cherished fantasy classic, with illustrations by w. A musical comedy a dramatic composition in three acts by l. Hill as the wonderful wizard of oz front board shown above, with illustrations by w. The wizard of oz broadway musical 1904 revival ibdb. The wizard of oz book by frank baum, wicked, mgm, judy garland, ruth. Frank baums celebrated childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published in 1900 and became an immediate success. The new wizard of oz by baum, l frank used books and. The film classic comes to life with sound and stunning three dimension.

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. The first edition of the book that most people know as the wizard of oz was published in 1900 by george m. Color illustrations throughout, including 16 plates. Frank baums hit broadway stage adaptation of his popular 1900 childrens book the wizard of oz. Knocked unconscious during the storm, dorothy wakes up in a mysterious land called oz, inhabited by munchkins, witches, and other magical creatures. The book was a runaway best seller, though the two coauthors became alienated, and both went bankrupt. Gale, dorothy fictitious character oz imaginary place orphans dogs love courage thought and thinking friendship magic witches wizards determination personality trait kansas fiction fantasy general juvenile fiction general juvenile fiction action.

The pages have a slight yellow hue due to age, there are some smudge marks on some of the pages as well. 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. Oct 31, 2019 based on the popular 1900 childrens book by l. Even while he was alive, baum was styled as the royal historian of oz to emphasize the. The lyrics are by james patrick doyle and joe cascone, the music is by doyle and the book is by cascone who also directed. These colorful posters were published in 1903 to promote fred r. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition abebooks. Frank baums famous childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published on may 17, 1900. The book was loosely adapted into a 1939 motion picture, the wizard of oz, which has over the course of years become one of the most beloved movies of all time. Frank baum that premiered at the toronto civic light opera company. Frank baum, victor flemings the wizard of oz tells the story of dorothy gale judy garland, a young kansas farm girl who runs away from home one day and is caught outside during a tornado. L frank baum the new wizard of oz 1903 later printing. 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. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states.

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. Frank baum wrote the classic story the wonderful wizard of oz in 1900. Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Today it is more commonly known under the shortened title, the wizard of oz. Unlike most children, though, i spent much of my later childhood obsessed with the story. The original 1903 wizard of oz musical travalanche. Second edition, second state, of baums cherished fantasy. Having this thought in mind, the story of the wonderful wizard of oz was written solely to please children of today. On january 21, 1903 the show opened at the majestic theatre in new york. 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. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book. The new wizard of oz by baum, bobbs merrill abebooks.

House servants are busy performing their various duties. Denslow published by the bobbsmerrill company in 1903208 pages hardcover book measures 9 1216 x 7 416condition. Below you will find a description and a photos of common collectible versions including two later reprints from books of wonder and easton press. The book was very popular and spawned a broadway musical, the 1939 movie, and thirteen sequels. Cover shortened to the wizard of oz, with orange to. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Frank baum, author of the beloved childrens book of the same title, penned the book and lyrics for this musical extravaganza.

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. 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. The musical premiered in new york city on january 21, 1903. There are many variations of the wizard of oz book. In honor of the release of this rendition of the film, collider was invited to.

It was an instant hit and made stars of david montgomery the tin woodman and fred stone the scarecrow. Size typesetting volume bibliography collection publishing book. The wizard of oz a musical with book and lyrics by l. It has a complicated publishing history, and there are many variants, even within editions. The wizard of oz has been restored a number of times but this is the very first 4k hdr edition of the 1939 classic. Frank baum and music by paul tietjens premiered on june 16, 1902, at the grand opera house in chicago. The film classic comes to life with sound and stunning three dimension scarfone, jay, stillman, william on. 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.

August abbott, businessowner, buysellappraise replied 5 years ago thats one of the good ones. Billy rose theatre division, the new york public library. 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. 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. Inscription on front free endpaper to warren, from santa claus, 1903, with warren. Aug, 2006 what is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book. Baum recouped by moving to hollywood and writing a new series of oz books. The new wizard of oz frank baum denslow original oz book 1903. The wizard of oz original, musical, extravaganza, broadway opened in new york city jan 20, 1903 and played through oct 3, 1903. Buy wizard of oz usborne picture books new edition by rosie dickens, mauro evangelista isbn.

The wonderful wizard of oz is a 2000 musical play based on the 1900 novel of the same title by l. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and. 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. Thanks, cheryl rice, for making this post possible. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books.