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Wizard of Oz

Author : Ben Nussbaum

Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing

Page : 164 pages

File Size : 22,80 MB

Release : 2014-10-21

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1620081814

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A celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie musical, this new book The Wizard of Oz offers a rare glimpse into the creation of the classic film, its creator L. Frank Baum, the Academy Award-winning score, the leading lady, and the Oz phenomenon that continues to captivate the world.Although Oz creator L. Frank Baum died twenty years prior to the release of MGM's celebrated film, his fascinating career and story, as told in this new book, will surprise even the most devoted Oz fans. Prior to MGM's 1939 release of the movie, Baum's book was featured as a Broadway musical, with songs by the justifiably forgotten Fred R. Hamlin, and two bizarre silent movies. The enduring appeal and lasting influence of The Wizard of Oz are discussed in a special chapter by creator's great-grandson Roger Baum.The Wizard of Oz will lead the reader down the proverbial yellow brick road to discover:The seven flawless decisions MGM made to adapt Baum's sprawling children's book into a movie musical.The groundbreaking moviemaking techniques, MGM's second full-length Technicolor film.The surprising story behind Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg's superlative score, which includes "Over the Rainbow," considered the greatest movie song of all time.How Judy Garland won "Dorothy," her most enduring role, after 20th Century Fox refused to loan Shirley Temple to MGM.The birth of film's greatest canine star, Cairn Terrier, Terry, as Dorothy's little dog "Toto".The many everyday Oz expressions that come from the most oft-quoted movie of all timeHow the Wicked Witch of the West (renamed her Elphaba after Oz creator's initials) was remade "for good" in Broadway's Oz prequel Wicked.This celebration of the iconic film is a must-have for all Wizard of Oz lovers.



The Wizard of Us

Author : Jean Houston

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 40,94 MB

Release : 2012-11-20

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 1582703795

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Discover the powerful, unique skills and qualities of Dorothy, the Wizard, and the other archetypes of mind, heart, and courage that live within each of us. Houston offers new understanding of the human condition, the importance of myth, and the critical nature of our role and how we can participate in the creation of a better world. It's time to uncover your inner hero and become the essential human you were always meant to be.



All Things Oz

Author : Lyman Frank Baum

Publisher : Clarkson Potter

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 49,16 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Children's stories, American

ISBN : 9781400048489

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Comprised of an amazing and extensice array of Oz memorabilia, including vintage photographs from stage productions in the 1910s and 1920s, sheet music covers, greeting cards, movie stills and posters from around the world, illustrations from more than 100 foreign editions of the book, and four original stories by L Frank Baum. EVERYTHING OZ is the most thorough and exciting explorations of the world of Oz to date. We have excerpts from archival materials such as THE TIN MAN'S JOKE BOOK and THE SCARECROW TRIVIA GAME, crossword puzzles, comic strips, quizzes, games and sheet music and lyrics for six original songs by Baum. And of course, this being a Potter book, we have archival recipes for Ruby Red Slipper Cookies, Munchkin Macaroni, Emerald City Jello and Toto's Favourite Biscuits. Information about Oz Fan Clubs and resources for locating Oz collectables are also provided.



The Wizard of Oz

Author : Jay Scarfone

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 317 pages

File Size : 28,48 MB

Release : 2013-10-29

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 0062330993

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Commemorating the seventy-fifth anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, this collectible edition delivers an interactive experience, transporting readers over the rainbow and into the Land of Oz with its host of unpublished artwork, behind-the-scenes stories from the stars, and removable special features. Open the door to the Land of Oz and travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and her companions on the journey of a lifetime. Learn the filmmaking tricks and techniques behind the film's realistic tornado, why Dorothy's shoes were ruby-colored, and how the filmmakers got a fleet of Winged Monkeys to fly. Authors Jay Scarfone and William Stillman reveal filmmaking secrets and information on everything from the film's pre- and postproduction to early reviews and publicity to never-before-published stories from the cast and crew, making it the definitive book on the subject. Beautifully designed with an array of film stills, Technicolor™ test frames, rare artwork and photography, and costume and set illustrations, this collectible edition provides an unrivaled glimpse at the land where dreams come true.



The End of Oz

Author : Danielle Paige

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 185 pages

File Size : 16,19 MB

Release : 2017-03-14

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 0062423797

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In this dark, action-packed fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series, Amy Gumm travels from Oz to the twisted land of Ev, where she fights to free Oz from evil once and for all. My name is Amy Gumm. You might remember me as the other girl from Kansas. When a tornado swept me away to the magical land of Oz, I was given a mission: Dorothy must die. That’s right, everyone’s favorite Wicked-Witch-slayer had let the magic of Oz corrupt her. She turned evil. So I killed her. But just when we thought it was safe to start rebuilding the damaged land of Oz, we were betrayed. Now I’m following the Road of Yellow Brick as it helps me escape toward the mysterious land of Ev, where the Nome King rules a bleak and angry world. And what I’m about to find is shocking: My original mission may not have been successful. I thought my job was over, but it’s only just beginning. And it’s up to me to foil Dorothy’s plans for revenge—and finally save the land I’ve come to love.



Emeralds of Oz

Author : Peter Guzzardi

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 135 pages

File Size : 48,1 MB

Release : 2019-05-28

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 0062348787

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Peter Guzzardi spent decades as an editor working with some of the wisest writers of our time—from Stephen Hawking and Deepak Chopra to Carol Burnett and Douglas Adams—yet he couldn’t shake the sense that everything he’d learned from working with them felt oddly familiar. One day, he had an epiphany: All that wisdom had its roots in a film he’d watched as a child—The Wizard of Oz. In Emeralds of Oz, Guzzardi invites us to join him on a journey through the classic film, unearthing gems of wisdom large and small about longing, joy, compassion, fear, power, and having faith in ourselves. He also creates a practical Oz-based tool that we can apply to obstacles in our own lives. Now, like Dorothy, we can activate the magical power we’ve possessed all along. Written with the grace and insight of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, Emeralds of Oz is an instant classic, sure to inspire a fresh perspective on this legendary movie—and on our own lives.



Sky Island Annotated

Author : L Frank Baum

Publisher :

Page : 236 pages

File Size : 26,90 MB

Release : 2021-02-17

Category :

ISBN :

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Sky Island: Being the Further Adventures of Trot and Cap'n Bill after Their Visit to the Sea Fairies is a children's fantasy novel written by L. Frank Baum. A captivating tale by the master of make-believe recounts the further adventures of a little girl named Trot; Cap'n Bill; and their new friend, Button-Bright. Transported by a magic umbrella to an island in the sky, they meet six snub-nosed princesses, discover the King's treasure chamber, and meet Tourmaline the poverty Queen.



The Making of the Wizard of Oz

Author : Aljean Harmetz

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 39,34 MB

Release : 1998

Category : Wizard of Oz (Motion picture : 1939)

ISBN :

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Batman

Author : Donald Lemke

Publisher : Raintree Publishers

Page : 336 pages

File Size : 18,38 MB

Release : 2010-03-15

Category :

ISBN : 9781406215465

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The Ultimate Diet & Fitness Journal

Author : Alex Lluch

Publisher : WS Publishing Group

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 19,95 MB

Release : 2011-01-16

Category :

ISBN : 1936061147

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This journal provides space to document daily food and beverage intake, physical activity, weight, and energy level, as well as photos and measurements to track progress. It comes with a fold-out progress chart, motivational stickers, and a mini removable journal.