Inbunden, Engelska, 2027
246 kr
Kommande
The Timeless Classic of Oz in Its Most Beautiful Edition Yet.The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the beloved classic that inspired Wicked and introduced readers to Dorothy, Toto, the Yellow Brick Road, Emerald City, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, is presented here in a stunning deluxe collector's edition. Featuring a cloth-bound cover, elegant foil stamping, gilded page edges, a new foreword by renowned Oz scholar Michael Patrick Hearn, and all of W. W. Denslow's original color illustrations, this handsome volume offers the definitive way to experience L. Frank Baum's timeless masterpiece.First published in 1900, Baum's landmark novel transformed children's fantasy and became one of the most enduring stories in American literature. More than 125 years later, its themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery continue to resonate with readers of all ages, while celebrated adaptations, from the classic Judy Garland film to the global phenomenon Wicked, have introduced the magic of Oz to successive generations.When a cyclone carries young Dorothy and her faithful dog Toto from the Kansas prairie to the wondrous Land of Oz, she embarks on an unforgettable quest to find her way home. Accompanied by memorable companions and confronted by extraordinary challenges, Dorothy's journey remains as enchanting today as when it first captivated readers. Enhanced by Michael Patrick Hearn's authoritative foreword and Denslow's iconic full-color artwork, this heirloom-quality edition is a treasure for collectors, fantasy lovers, and anyone eager to revisit one of literature's most beloved adventures.