For the novice, collectors will be a good start to learn about the collectible wizard of oz book series by frank baum and oz books guide. Meet jack and taff fitterer, the wizards of book restoration the. After being transported by a cyclone to the land of oz, dorothy and her dog are befriended by a. Jan 23, 2019 after so many monochromatic images above, its best to remember that a great part of the legacy of the wizard of oz comes from its stunning threestrip technicolor photography. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. Wizard of oz restoration page 2 steve hoffman music forums.
I bought the limited edition bluray box setin a tin box just for the bonus items included and the packaging, as a collectors item. This book doesnt have all the graphic details as the original, but it has more pictures and the kids love it. Ozcot guest house map, with fabulous denslow artwork. L frank baum wizard of oz uk british movie edn binding b book. On 17 june 1955, mgm released nationwide a socalled wide screen 1. Some are in line with the originals, while others deviate in various ways. Come take a tour, visit our exhibitions, and view the gorgeous main reading room. For anyone looking for an oz gift, they might consider purchase either an individual book or a wizard of oz book series set. On that note, heres a full color image taken from the 4k restoration of some of the most enduring characters in hollywood history. Meet jack and taff fitterer, the wizards of book restoration. What i find magical about the wizard of oz is how it has stood the test of time and one of the few classics that young children watch time and time again. Specializing in 19th, 20th and 21st century book cloth restoration including childrens, illustrated, fiction, science and history. These timeless original stories have been specially formatted for digital ereaders, in that they can conform to fit any screen size, and each and every chapter of every book in the table of contents have been linked to ease navigation throughout this mammoth anthology.
Audiences will not only view the wizard of oz in 3d for the first time but be shown details that were never visible before. The wonderful wizard of oz is a childrens novel written by l. Honestly, knowing the quality and integrity of the studios restoration team, i knew this disc would look great. If youd like a little more information on the product, you can find a list of special. It should be noted that this version was not true widescreen and really only covered up the top and bottom of the screen with black bars, thus ruining the 1. The wizard of oz has been restored a number of times but this is the very first 4k hdr edition of the 1939 classic.
The most famous american childrens book, first edition of l. The international wizard of oz club has been in existence for over 60 years, and holds annual conventions and publications. I read this version if the wizard of oz to first graders every year. And this neverbeforeseen restoration looks and sounds better than ever. For the scarecrow, oz gives him a brain which was mixed with pins and needles.
On rereading the oz books by gore vidal the new york. What is the resolution for the wizard of oz answers. The first international wizard of oz club convention was held there in 1961 and later, the ozmapolitan conventions until 1967. The wizard of oz books are so popular around the world that there is even an organization devoted to all things oz. In the second state of binding binding b, binding a, with the publishers spine imprint in. 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. Vintage wizard of oz books, first editions, original sheet music and oz and roycroft collectibles. Denslow picclick exclusive popularity 0 views, 0 views per day, 766 days on ebay. But i really didnt expect to be unable to take my eyes off this disc once i started. Frank baum books, wicked, rare edition, reference books, bargain books, foreign oz books additional reference material about wizard of oz books. Rare bookspecial collections reading room jefferson lj239.
Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gardner inherited his love for books from his father. The original technicolor negatives were scanned at about the double hdtvresoloution to record all the. Wonderful books of oz wizard of oz and roycroft books and ephemera. Before and after aesthetic restoration needed aesthetic restoration completed facsimile rear board andread more professional book restoration. The wonderful wizard of oz collectors custom clamshell case only not a book by baum, l. Wizard of oz restoration tour reveals how studios give new. A new book, the making of the wizard of oz by aljean harmetz, describes in altogether too great but fascinating detail the assembling of the movie, which had one and a half producers, ten writers, and four directors. The wizard of oz ultra hd bluray and ultra hd bluray combo pack is available for purchase right now. Collectable wizard of oz books are for sale from the first edition at. Im pleased to offer here one of the most desirable oz books, after the 1st edition of the wonderful wizard of oz.
He represents the land of oz because he is the wizard of oz. Published on dec 1, 2014 this featurette discusses the video and audio digital restoration of victor flemings 1939 classic the wizard of oz. If you need the latest and the greatest, buy the 2009 70th edition. Jack and taff fitterer, book restorers from indian lake, n. Sep 15, 20 the brandnew 3d conversion of the wizard of oz had its first press screening in new york sunday morning on the imax screen at the kips bay ahead of public showings later today at the. The 1939 musical wizard of oz was based on the 1900 book the wonderful wizard of oz. If mgm had had the chance in 1939 to make the wizard of oz in. Classic gets a digital makeover with some unexpected results. Polishing a national treasure warner, prime focus and imax team up to show oz as its never been seen before. This book is dedicated to my good friend and comrade my wife l. Sep 26, 2011 the wizard of oz is still the wizard of oz.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Frank baums treasured book series, the wizard of oz was judged the best family film of all time by the american film institute. The restoration team at pacific titlemirage tackled the task of restoring oz with missionary zeal, which feiner attributes to the companys deep roots in the industry. Published on aug 3, 2011 documentary about the restoration of the film the wizard of oz. In spite of this fact, the oz claims his promises to the lion, the scarecrow and the tin woodsman have been kept. Hill company in chicago on may 17, 1900, and has since been reprinted countless times, most often under the name the wizard of oz, which is the name of both the 1902 stage play and the extremely popular, highly acclaimed 1939 film version.
Frank baum, john r neill, and w w denslow, roycrofters. What happened to the wizard of oz costumes and more great questions from our readers apollo 11 souvenirs, walt whitmans politics, and dinosaur dna were among the subjects you wanted to know. Collected here are all 14 oz books written by oz creator and visionary l. Jack snow wrote whos who in oz, a guide to characters from the first 39 oz books, as well. Warners new 4k ultra hd release of the wizard of oz is a revelation, a pictureperfect example of classic film restoration done right. The wonderful wizard of oz first edition rare oz books.
The wizard of oz ultra hd bluray commentary by john fricke with barbara freedsaltzman, margaret hamilton, ray bolger, jack haley, john lahr, jane lahr, hamilton meserve, dona massin, william tuttle, buddy ebsen, mervyn leroy and jerry maren. Lot old 9 vintage antique set the wizard of oz book collection frank baum rare dated 1903. Disney would later go on to make the semisequel return to oz 1985, the somewhat farcical the muppets wizard of oz 2005 and oz the great and powerful 20. What happened to the wizard of oz costumes and more great. The inhaled scent of the poppy flowers made dorothy, toto, and the cowardly lion fall into a deep sleep. Also according to fricke, more wholesale cutting of the film took place when cbs regained the tv rights in 1975.
Walt originally wanted to make the wizard of oz after snow white, but mgm owned the rights to the book. Complete book restoration, with recasing, rebacking and recovering. First edition, in the rare and desirable first state of both text and binding. They find that oz is only a common man who came from the same world as dorothy. This 4k ultra hd edition of the wizard of oz includes the bluray and digital hd. In honor of the release of this rendition of the film, collider was invited to. Jack snow wrote whos who in oz, a guide to characters from the first 39 oz books, as well as a short story titled a murder in oz, in which tip takes his life back from ozma, and both are ultimately restored as twin siblings. Us museum launches kickstarter to save wizard of oz red. We invite you to embark for the emerald city on the most famous road in movie history.
Remastering process of the movie the wizard of oz youtube. Wizard of oz laughs take restorers by surprise variety. Playbill spoke with john fricke, the preeminent wizard of oz historian and author of seven books on both oz and its starjudy garland, to glean an expert take on the film. Learn how the wizard of oz is being restored behind. Wizard of oz books from the first edition browse recent arrivals. The wizard of oz great illustrated classics playmore. I decided to decorate my office with the oz theme and the more i put on the walls, the more oz gifts patients gave me to make the office even more ozsome. Wizard of oz restoration steve hoffman music forums.
Home and creators of the wizard darts cabinets one stop arcade solution up to 18 months interest free financing available on all products. It has since seen several reprints, most often under the title the wizard of oz. The wizard of oz classic childrens book keepsake stories, pre k 3 by carol ottolenghi and jim talbot may 15, 2009 4. Here is an wonderful and unusual 1960s wizard of oz item, related to the ozcot lodge on bass lake, indiana. Frank baums magical character conjures a world where diminutive munchkins live and work, wicked witches run riot, and the mighty oz himself rules over an emerald city reached by a yellow brick road. In general frank baum, oz books can be priced from ten to thousands of dollars and. In 1939, mgm made a film called the wizard of oz with judy garland. It should be noted that there under two dozen copies printed in a binding. The queen and her field mice helped carry them out of the deadly poppy field so they woke up safely. The wizard of oz, book 1 library binding may 1, 1986. The wizard of oz great illustrated classics playmore deidre s. From onset mishaps still in the film to editing mistakeshistorian john fricke reveals secrets and dispels myths before the wizard of ozs 80th anniversary screenings february 3 and 5. L frank baum the wonderful wizard of oz first edition seller.
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