The original oz book the wizard of oz 1903 vintage

Like many who spent their early childhood in those years before home video technology vcrs, dvds, netflix, etc. Frank baums celebrated childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published in 1900 and became an immediate success. 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. Denslow used in the original wonderful wizard of oz book, and the original denslowbased dust jacket.

The wizard of oz original broadway cast 1903 broadway. Even while he was alive, baum was styled as the royal historian of oz to. Vintage books this site was last updated on 11232012 welcome to the glass junkie internet shop. Denslow published by the bobbsmerrill company in 1903208 pages hardcover book measures 9 1216 x 7 416condition. 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. Knocked unconscious during the storm, dorothy wakes up in a mysterious land called oz, inhabited by munchkins, witches. Here is the fun wizard of oz book put out to tie in with the movie in 1939. Frank baum 2 authentic color book page illustrations by w. Thanks, cheryl rice, for making this post possible. There are many variations of the wizard of oz book. It was such a huge success that it ran in new york for a year before going.

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. 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. The wizard of oz kids book educational reading service 1970 vintage. Here you will find vintage wizard of oz books the road to oz, the magic of oz, the wizard of oz, dorothy and the wizard in oz, the tin woodman of oz, the emerald city of oz, lucky bucky in oz, the wizard of oz and vintage whitman books, ding dong school books. On january 21, 1903 the show opened at the majestic theatre in new york. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. Oct 31, 2019 based on the popular 1900 childrens book by l. Frank baum, author of the beloved childrens book of the same title, penned the book and lyrics for this musical extravaganza. Unlike most children, though, i spent much of my later childhood obsessed with the story. The wizard of oz, 19021903 with images wizard of oz, the. From the wizard of oz to constance, from the ice king of oz to speedy in oz, we can help you find the wizard of oz books you are looking for. Denslow picclick exclusive popularity 0 views, 0 views per day, 766 days on ebay. My tribute to the 1903 broadway production of the wizard of oz, using the toy theater i created.

These colorful posters were published in 1903 to promote fred r. Lot of 2 first editions vintage wizard of oz books by l. After it was a published book, but decades before it hit the silver screen in 1939s dorothy garlandled adventure we know and love, the wizard of oz was a hit play on broadway and beyond the live theater show premiered in june 1902 in chicago, then moved to nyc at the beginning of 1903. Frank baums childrens book the wonderful wizard of oz was published in 1900, forever securing baums reputation as an author for children. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m. New listing antique vintage wizard of oz book dust jackets. The wizard of oz, a musical with book and lyrics by l. The wizard of oz the original oz book1903 hardcover january 1, 1903 by w. Aug 07, 2017 my tribute to the 1903 broadway production of the wizard of oz, using the toy theater i created.

Wizard of oz new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. The original wizard of oz broadway musical pretty much. Thanks so much for looking at our auction and please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any. Frank baum and music by paul tietjens, premiered on june 16, 1902, at the grand opera house in chicago. The original 1903 wizard of oz musical travalanche. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. The wizard of oz a musical with book and lyrics by l. Customs services and international tracking provided. It was an instant hit and made stars of david montgomery the tin woodman and fred stone the scarecrow.

The wizard of oz 1903 while entirely forgotten today, the 1903 the wizard of oz was one of the most successful musical comedies of the turn of the century and firmly cemented the timeless story and characters in the hearts and minds of the american public, 37 years before the widely known mgm film. 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 be, particularly since. Works by l frank baum, john r neill, and w w denslow, plus roycrofter books, childrens books and historical ephemera. 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 wonderful wizard of oz is a 2000 musical play based on the 1900 novel of the same title by l. This original book of oz 1903 has wear,but is still in good condition.

The wonderful wizard of oz, the marvelous land of oz, ozma of oz, dorothy and the wizard in oz, the road to oz, the emerald city of oz, the patchwork girl of oz, little wizard stories of oz, tiktok of oz, the scarecrow of oz, rinkitink in oz, the lost princess of oz, the tin woodman of oz, the magic of oz, and glinda. Choose your favorite the wizard of oz photographs from millions of available designs. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. On january 21, 1903, the show opened at the majestic theatre in new york city. Published by bobbs merrill, this thick edition has the full unabridged story by l frank baum and 8 original color plates by w. Even while he was alive, baum was styled as the royal historian of oz to emphasize the. It has an inscription from 1947 on the opening interior page. The lyrics are by james patrick doyle and joe cascone, the music is by doyle. The wizard of oz, 19021903 with images wizard of oz.

Denslow illustrator see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A simple animation and adaptation of the original extravaganza. The wizard of oz broadway, the wizard of oz original cast list, original cast, current cast. Louis the original oz book posted by murray inmon in st. The wonderful wizard of oz, the marvelous land of oz, ozma of oz, dorothy and the wizard in oz, the road to oz, the emerald city of oz, the patchwork girl of oz, little wizard stories of oz, tiktok of oz, the scarecrow of oz, rinkitink in oz, the lost princess of oz, the tin woodman of oz, the magic of oz, and glinda of oz. These antique and vintage editions include the emerald city of oz. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life.

Jan 20, 2014 the original 1903 wizard of oz musical today, an exploration of l. Seventy five years after its initial release, the wizard of oz remains one of the worlds bestloved films. 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. After it was a published book, but decades before it hit the silver screen in 1939s dorothy garlandled adventure we know and love, the wizard of oz was a hit play on broadway and beyond. A list of the ten most valuable pieces of wizard of oz memorabilia ever sold at auction. Vintage recordings from the 1903 broadway musical the wizard of oz. Frank baums hit broadway stage adaptation of his popular 1900 childrens book the wizard of oz. Vintage the original oz book the wizard of oz 1903 by l. Wizard of oz original oz book 1939 dust jacket, 8 color. Vintage book store vintage childrens books, vintage. The lyrics are by james patrick doyle and joe cascone, the music is by doyle and the book is by cascone who also directed. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition 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.

Frank baums series of childrens books, the film has become part of the fabric of american popular culture. Frank baum and music by paul tietjens premiered on june 16, 1902, at the grand opera house in chicago. Below you will find a description and a photos of common collectible versions including two later reprints from books of wonder and easton press. Second edition, second state, of baums cherished fantasy classic, with illustrations by w.

Yet few people know that it was a broadway musical in 1903 that made oz, dorothy gale, the scarecrow, and the tin woodman household names. Printed in 1903 by the bobbsmerrill company with picturs by w. The live theater show premiered in june 1902 in chicago, then moved to nyc at the beginning of 1903. Knocked unconscious during the storm, dorothy wakes up in a mysterious land called oz, inhabited by munchkins, witches, and other magical creatures. Dec, 2011 like many who spent their early childhood in those years before home video technology vcrs, dvds, netflix, etc. There are no marks,or tears,and is complete with the color prints. 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. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. 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. The pages have a slight yellow hue due to age, there are some smudge marks on some of the pages as well. New listing antiquevintage wizard of oz book dust jackets.