The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum, one of literature's most beloved stories and the inspiration for the iconic 1939 film adaptation, is now available in a fine exclusive collector's edition featuring beautiful cover and interior treatments, making it ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Each collectible volume will be the perfect addition to any well-appointed library. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Silver Screen Edition: Presents L. Frank Baum's beloved classic children's tale of otherworldly adventures and thrilling escapades in Oz, the faraway magical land where witches battle, monkeys fly, scarecrows dream, and young girls long for home Explores such time-honored themes as good versus evil, the beauty of friendship, the value of self-sufficiency, and why home is where the heart is Is ideal for special-edition book collectors, fans of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love both the book and the cinematic adaptation it inspired Whether you're buying this as a gift or as a self-purchase, this remarkable limited edition features: Beautiful printed hardcover with distinctive one-of-a-kind hand-painted artwork and high-end treatments, perfect for standing out on any discerning fiction-lover's bookshelf Trim Size: 6 x 9 Beautiful decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughout Part of a 4-volume movie-inspired series including The Great Gatsby, Frankenstein, and The Return of Sherlock Holmes Hailed by the Library of Congress as "America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale," The Wonderful Wizard of Oz follows Kansas farmgirl Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto as a violent cyclone transports them to a faraway magical place called Oz, land of the Munchkins and witches, one of whom is very bad. To make it home, Dorothy dons the famous slippers and must follow the Yellow Brick Road to seek help from the Great Wizard in the Emerald City. Soon she is joined by the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, each on his own unique quest for a better self. What transpires is nothing less than thrilling, whimsical, and sometimes a little scary. Delighting readers for more than 120 years, this time-honored children's classic is now available as an exclusive collector's edition. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum (Silver Screen Edition) is one of four titles available. The Silver Screen collection will also include The Great Gatsby, Frankenstein, and The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
