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A Legend Written by L. Frank Baum
The popular author of children's books wrote a story tracing the imagined history of the icon of childhood Christmas dreams, Saint Nicholas.
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Classic Authors: L. Frank Baum
A brief biography of L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
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Review of Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum
The third book in Baum's beloved Oz series takes readers on a new adventure with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and many new friends.
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Sean Connery in 1973 Film Zardoz
This 1973 Sean Connery film used "The Wizard of Oz" as the basis for a science fiction adventure, but failed to win over critics or viewers.
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Wizard of Oz Part I
an introduction to the Wizard of Oz, touching the theosophical background of the allegory. Links to full text downloads, Oz sites, teaching materials and biographical resources are included
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Kidnapped Santa
Introducing two lesser known books of L Frank Baum who gives a twist on Santa Claus and his reindeer, turning them into a parable of good living and human compassion. Links to external resources, including bio, chronology and Gutenberg text included.
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The Wizard of Oz II Political Allegory
a short zesty discussion on Baum and Democratic Populism with a few recipes to add for flavor. Links included for resource sites, bio, commentary and the all essential pumpkin-carvin101 from Fab Foods for political candidates
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An Oz-Filled Year
Have a very Ozzy 2002 with this list of Oz milestones, birthdays, and events.
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It Came Upon a Midnight Clearing
A combination of old folk tales and imagination, this read-aloud piece is a Christmas gift for Grandparents. Read it to someone you like to snuggle with.
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The Holiday Season Kicks Off With College Football
This week we look at the college bowl games; our CHARLIE'S ANGELS trivia contest winner; DUNE; A mini-series about the Wicked Witch of the West; Doc starring Billy Ray Cyrus; James Cromwell on ER and This Week In Television History.
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The Oz books and Theosophy
L. Frank Baum's novels of Oz have been popular for more than a century. Their religious inspiration comes from an esoteric eastern religion little known in the west.
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Oz and Ends
Even if you’re an Oz trivia wizard, you may learn something new from this collection of odd and surprising Oz tidbits.
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A Guide to Baum's Oz Books: Part II
This second part of a three-part series will guide you through the Oz books published between 1909 and 1915.
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A Guide to Baum's Oz Books: Part I
The Wizard of Oz is more than a movie: L. Frank Baum wrote about the magical land for nearly 20 years. This three-part guide will help you discover, or rediscover, Baum's 14 original Oz books.
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A Guide to Baum's Oz Books: Part III
The final installment of this three-part series takes a look at L. Frank Baum’s final Oz books, published between 1916 and 1920.
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And Your Little Dog, Too!
A look at the life and career of the furry little actress (yes, actress) who played Judy Garland’s sidekick in The Wizard of Oz.
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Auntie Em! Auntie Em!
A belated Mother’s Day tribute to Dorothy’s own beloved mother figure and the little-known actress who played her.
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Authors Who Steal Away Our Hearts At Christmas!
Celebrate the holiday season by reading Christmas stories by classic writers! This article discusses the author's desire to put together a book class which includes well-known, and not so well-known Christmas stories by a few of the great authors of our time.
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Book Club Questions: Wicked
This series offers inspiration for book groups, with points and questions to get discussions started. This week, Maguire's bestselling novel, later a hit musical, Wicked.
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Dark Versions of the Wizard of Oz
L. Frank Baum's Oz is one of the happiest, most magical fantasy kingdoms, but later writers have told stories of a darker, more sinister Oz.
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Dorothy's Poppies
All across North America, poppies are unfolding their petals, some white, some yellow, some reddish, and of course some orange.
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Dorothy's South Dakota Roots
In 1888, Oz author L. Frank Baum went west and drew inspiration from the barren Dakota Territory. Today, a theme park and festival celebrate his time in South Dakota.
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Drunk Munchkins ... and Other Stories
Did a man hang himself along the Yellow Brick Road? Did the Munchkins partake in drunken orgies? Learn the truth behind the urban legends of Oz.
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Early Wizard of Oz Films
Long before Judy Garland slipped on the ruby slippers for MGM, L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz and its sequels had already been adapted several times for the big screen.
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Experience Some Colorful Adventures in Oz
You need no cyclone to reach Oz, only IDW Publishing's handsome collection of five acclaimed comic books by Eisner winner Eric Shanower.
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Fighting for the Famous Forty
Armed with his “Petition for Oz,” 14-year-old Brenton Brookings hopes to convince publishers that there’s a market for all 40 Oz books.
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Here's to Henry
Actor Charley Grapewin is best known as Dorothy’s Uncle Henry, but he appeared in nearly 100 other films during his 50-year movie career.
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Join the Oz Celebration
The annual Wizard of Oz Festival draws tens of thousands of fans to Indiana every September.
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Just a Dandy Lion
For generations, comedian Bert Lahr’s portrayal of the Cowardly Lion has made Oz fans laugh. Behind his larger-than-life antics, however, hid a troubled personal life.
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Lisbeth Zwerger – Premier Children's Storyteller
Art school teachers said she had no future as an illustrator. But Lisbeth Zwerger ignored them and became one of the world's most acclaimed children's book artists.
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New Year's Retrospective: 100 Years Ago
It was the year 1909. A stamp cost two cents, radio and vaudeville were in, Benny Goodman and Burl Ives were born and Pittsburgh won the World Series.
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Once in a Lullaby
"Over the Rainbow" is considered the greatest song ever written, but it almost never made it to the screen.
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Oz Under the Tree
Use this guide to find the perfect holiday gifts for your favorite Wizard of Oz fans – or even for yourself.
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Son of a Witch by Gregory Maguire Reviewed
The follow-up novel to the huge smash hit Wicked, Gregory Maguire's Son of a Witch takes us on a return trip to the land of Oz, but is it as thrilling as its predecessor?
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Spooky Series & Freaky Films for Friday the 13th
Superstition surrounds "Friday the 13th," but while shaking on the sofa, why not snuggle up to some fun frights of film and television?
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The Baum Squad
The International Wizard of Oz Club unites nearly 2,500 Oz fans of all ages and backgrounds.
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The International Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz is a classic American fantasy story, but Oz has become, popular worldwide, with many countries adapting it for TV, movies or the stage.
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The Munchkin Legacy
Nearly 62 years after she appeared as a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz, Donna Stewart-Hardway still has a strong connection to the movie and its fans. In the second part of a two-part interview, she shares what her life is like today.
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The Rainbow Road to Oz
Fifty years ago, Walt Disney dreamed of making a new Oz movie. A TV special and a few songs are all that remain of his vision.
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The Russian Wizard of Oz
A Soviet translation of Wizard of Oz turned L. Frank Baum's novel into a new series that became a favorite with Russian children.
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The Wizard of Oz Book Review
For a movie that is as good as The Wizard of Oz, the book must really be great when it's better than the movie. And in this case, it is.
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The Wizard of Oz on Radio
L. Frank Baum's Oz books have been adapted multiple times for radio. The most famous was a 1930s serial adaptation sponsored by Jell-O.
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The Wizard of Oz Television Series
Along with airing the 1939 "Wizard of Oz" every year, American TV has created its own versions of Oz-though none of them have become classics.
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Wizard of Oz Returns to Theaters
On September 23, 2009 The Wizard of Oz returns to theaters in over 400 cities nationwide.
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Yellow Brick Politics?
Is The Wizard of Oz a children’s fairy tale? Or is it a commentary on turn-of-the-century politics?
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You're Off to See the Kitchen
Got a hankering for some Wicked Witch Waffles or Yellow Brickle Road Brownies? Two Oz cookbooks will help you prepare feasts fit for a wizard.
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