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Overview
"L. Frank Baum's novel The Wizard of Oz has spawned 39 official sequels, more than 100 unofficial sequels, nearly 40 films, several TV series, music videos, commercials, computer games, radio shows and more. An African-American slant, a Turkish low-budget fantasy, Japanese anime, and American pornography are just a few forms in which Oz has appeared." This book comprehensively catalogs and describes the many manifestations of the story: the forty Oz books in the original series and a number of related books by the Royal Historians of Oz; stage adaptations; films and video productions (including educational films); television adaptations; comic books and comic strips; radio shows and other audio performances; video and computer games; commercials; websites; and film and television allusions to the story. Entries provide extensive information about the adaptations.Synopsis
L. Frank Baum's novel The Wizard of Oz has spawned no fewer than 39 official sequels, as well as many more unofficial ones plus a variety of adaptations. This reference catalogs and describes the many manifestations of the story, beginning with the 40 titles in the original series. The remaining entries are divided into 11 sections corresponding to genres such as stage adaptations; comic books; film and video productions; video and computer games; radio shows; and commercials. Allusions to Oz in other works are also listed. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Details
Published
June 1, 2005
Publisher
McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Pages
275
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780786417926