The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Illustrated First Edition

By L. Frank Baum

Book Overview

A beautiful edition with more than 160 illustrations and the cover from the 1900 first edition.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American classic. A children's novel written by author L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W.W. Denslow, it is one of the best known stories ever written. Sometimes called just The Wizard of Oz, it was adapted for the blockbuster 1939 movie starring Judy Garland. The story chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a tornado. Her adventures with the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion are known by almost everyone. The author followed up this first book with thirteen additional Oz books that are sequels to the first story.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1950435431
• ISBN13: 9781950435432
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Miravista Interactive
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Not as advertised

I know the image does not always match the actual book that is received but when the title is a very specific, illustrated, interactive edition, and the price is seemingly appropriate i do expect something more than a standard kids picture book. I was VERY disappointed with this particular purchase, though in general I love this site.

Not acceptable condition

Permanent marker all over back cover and title page, front cover has several large gouges across the front. Multiple pages scribbled in marker and crayons. Paid $10. Barely worth the $1.00 written on back cover in Permanent ink. Will not be shopping here again

Wrong book

Didn’t receive the book I ordered, completely different version. I wouldn’t loved to read and cherish the book I ordered but unfortunately I got an abridged, short picture book. Very disappointed

Not the full story

I ordered this thinking I was getting the wonderful wizard of oz, instead I received a “condensed” kohl’s department store version. It’s in like new condition so I can’t really complain. Although I paid basically full price (according to the price tag on the back) for a used book. This one was disappointing to say the least

Ordered this edition but received a different edition with a different illustrator that has few pict

I’m bummed because I ordered this edition and the one I received is illustrated by a different person. Still the same story but not with original illustrations. It has very few pictures. I also ordered “Very Good Condition” and it has very bright obvious orange stains. Disappointed and lost my trust for ordering books on here.

Not the book i wanted, its a 90 page adaptation for small children. I wanted the classic book.

Not the book i needed

This is for the Sandy Creek edition

That edition was published in 2009. It is impossible to buy an 1854 edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz because Frank L. Baum was born in 1856. The book was first published in 1900.

A small book

I bought this book for my hubby he used to read this book as a child. He likes it

the wizard of Oz

the book is good quality but the movie and the book are different but I'm happy with this order.

It's my wife's favorite movie

My wife loved it

A reader and an uncle

I have not found a more beautifuly illustrated book yet, in any genre of book. This book is marvelous! This is the Wizard of Oz book to own. The pictures are very different from the movie, but incredibly beautiful and enchanting. The realistic and fantasy lighting in this book is beyond description, its the very best of any chilrens book I have ever seen. My mother gave me this book when I was a child and I have cherished it ever since. The story could not be presented in a more complimentary and beautiful way, its wonderful. I recommend this to anyone, parents, child, or single adult, the book is wonderful! It may be hard to find, but it is well worth it. This book will teach its readers and viewers to aprechiate great art.

A Superb All-Round Wonderful Wizard

This well-illustrated version of The Wizard of Oz is what I regard as a definitive gift-book edition of the story. Santore's superb illustrations speak for themselves and serve as vivid and real pictorial depictions of Baum's enchanting fantasy world. In addition, the carefully-condensed text flows so smoothly that the story moves ever vforward, without the transient episodes, that it does not seem lacking at all. I know that some readers might find the story lacking with omissions and such, but it is not a serious problem because the essence is still there. In short, a superb book for any fan of Oz, and any new readers encountering this world for the first time.

The Wonderful Wizard - A Wonderful Classic & Must Have Book!

From the time I learned to read until my preteen years my favorite books were L. Frank Baum's Oz Books. I was an extremely avid reader but, for me, no other stories could compare with the magical world that Baum created. His characters and their adventures fueled my childhood fantasies like no others. In turn, these books became favorites of my daughter's. And this book, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is the one that started it all.As most folks know, an enormous cyclone suddenly hit young Dorothy Gale's home in Kansas, resulting in the extraordinary transportation of said home, girl and dog across time and space to the wondrous land of Oz. The house fell on a wicked witch and killed her, with dire future consequences for Dorothy and Company. Dorothy is directed to travel to the Emerald City to ask the Wizard of Oz to help her return to Kansas. On the way, she meets and befriends a Scarecrow (who desires brains), a Tin Woodman (who craves a heart), and a Lion (who wants to possess courage). And thus the famous adventures begin, which have been translated into many languages for children around the world. If there was ever a classic children's book - this is it.Baum's narrative honors the ideals of home, heart, intellect, and courage. He introduces the reader to wizards, witches, winged monkeys, the Munchkins, and the beloved characters who have become cultural icons: Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. This edition features W. W. Denslow's illustrations, the original art that graced Baum's books, and my favorites.This is a wonderful, non-abridged edition of one of the best stories ever told. Highest recommendations!JANA

One of the Best!

I borrowed this book from a library one time and I loved it! It was really fun to read and it was different from the movie in parts. They go to different lands like China Town where the whole land is made of China! I would highly recommend borrowing or even buying this book! All ages and genders would love it!