Caption:  Book cover Illustration of Dorothy and pals in Oz 

The Wizardry of the Wizard of Oz

L(yman) Frank Baum, born in Chittenango, New York, in 1856, tried his hand at various professions, including that of newspaper editor, crockery salesman, axle-grease manufacturer, and chicken farmer, until, at the age of forty, he discovered his true talent - the writing of fantastic tales.  His most famous work, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", was published in 1900 and was followed by thirteen more full-length Oz novels, six short "Little Wizard Stories," and numerous other fantasies and pseudonymous books. In 1910, he moved to Hollywood with his wife and four sons. There they built "Ozcot," the home in which Baum lived until his death in 1919.  (Master Texts of Oz)

The Wizard of Oz Encyclopedia

Caption:  Cover of early Wizard of Oz book

many of these graphics are from Wendy's Wonderful Wizard of Oz Page

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