The inspiration for the world-famous movie, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" has delighted generations of readers since L. Frank Baum first published it in 1900. Illustrated by W.W. Denslow, whose magnificent art distinguished the first edition of Baum's tale, this 2012 edition features an elegant bonded-leather binding, a satin-ribbon bookmark, distinctive gilt edging and decorative endpapers. It's a book that will be cherished by readers of all ages.
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L. Frank Baum (1856-1919), one of the preeminent figures in the history of American children's fiction, authored nearly sixty works for children by the end of his career. He is most famous for his creation of the magical land of Oz and the fourteen best-selling books about it, from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) to Glinda of Oz (1920).
More about L. F. BaumLyman Frank Baum was born in 1856 in Chittenango in the state of New York. Educated mostly at home due to ill health, he was encouraged by his wealthy father to pursue his early interests in journalism and playwriting. He started his first magazine aged 15, had his own theatre at 24 and worked for many newspapers and periodicals before turning to children's
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