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By Martin Gardner,Russel B. Nye

ISBN-10: 0870133667

ISBN-13: 9780870133664

ISBN-10: 1258007991

ISBN-13: 9781258007997

When Russel B. Nye and Martin Gardner teamed as much as deliver out a brand new version of The really good Wizard of Oz, theirs was once the 1st severe research of L. Frank Baum American vintage. The e-book opens with an essay via Nye, entitled "An Appreciation," that's an summary of Baum's inventive and imaginitive genius. Nye explores the explanations why past critics almost missed the oz. tales. Gardner, in his essay, "The Royal Historian of Oz," provides a quick biographical caricature, revealing little-known proof approximately this prolific author. the amount additionally includes the full, unique textual content of the fantastic Wizard of oz., besides many unique illustrations through artist W. W. Denslow. 

 

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