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Excellent for the true Wizard of Oz 1939 movie fan! This is a re-print of the original Wizard of Oz book by L. Frank Baum, released in 1900. Including some colorful pages of the original book's artwork. Even as a re-print, this 1960 edition is itself over 50 years old. Baum wrote something like 13 more books after this one. I get the impression the 1939 classic movie is based mostly on this book. (Although I haven't read the other 13 books yet, I am familiar with their titles. And I have seen the 1914 and 1925 silent movies based on a few of the other books.) Back to this book: Although it is similar to the classic 1939 movie, at least in the basic story and most characters, the book has many characters and situations which are not in the movie. Some of them very weird and/or scary. And, not surprisingly, the 1939 movie has some additions and changes in the film which are not in the book. A very interesting, delightful, and easy read. At the very least, you get to know the differences between the original book and the 1939 movie. Overall, it gives you a true feeling for the original world of Oz, and Baum's, and that era's, writing style. A note: the cover page with the lion wearing glasses was not the cover page of the book I received. There were many editions made of this book, so the 1960 edition, at least the one I bought on eBay, had a different cover. It's cover has the main characters on it. But that's OK. It was very inexpensive and the book is in excellent condition. It's what's inside that counts.Read full review
I gave a review when I got the book. I will repeat my self. What I waited for and what I got was a different book. Even if they are The Wizard of Oz book. I kept the book and I will look again some place else for what I want.
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I love the book! Nice addition to my collection!! Thank you!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I'm very Happy with this ! Just as described.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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