The wizard of oz will also be released on home video on october 1st to celebrate its 75th anniversary. The wizard of oz official 75th anniversary companion book wmemorabilia inserts. The official 75th anniversary companion kindle edition by stillman, william, scarfone, jay. Even as a bitter, hateful adult, i continue to find the wizard of oz enchanting and delightful. An overthetop, beautifully designed book that commemorates the s. Last date on page is 1903 but this appears to be a later issue. The wicked witch of the west margaret hamilton vows revenge, while dorothy sets off on the yellow brick road to see the wizard of oz frank morgan, hoping he can tell her how to get home. Nthe wizard of oz dvd 2 disc 70th anniversary edition judy garland frank morgan. Interesting fact related to rare oz dust jacket from appraising rare and collectible childrens book.
Many of the people who worked on the film were interviewed for the first edition of this book and it is fascinating to read their rememberances and. The 75th anniversary collectors edition comes in a very beautiful shiny box, it is numbered, i got number 55,698 of 220,000 and inside you get. The wizard of oz 50th anniversary pictorial history book. The bluray looks and sounds very good, and it comes with a nice mix of bonus materials. The oscars will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the wizard of oz, it was announced today. The rare photos and new information in the book are worth the price of the. The authors detail filmmaking secretsthe inspiration behind the films realistic tornado. Written by the foremost authorities on the subjectjay scarfone and william stillmanand designed in close collaboration with warner bros.
Illustrated with wonderful photographs and loads of fun facts about the making of this. This celebratory volume was especially compiled to herald the films fiftieth anniversary, providing the perfect guide down the yellow brick road and through the glory of hollywood at its creative peak. This celebratory volume was especially compiled to herald the films fiftieth anniversary, providing the perfect guide down the yellow brick road and through the glory of. Mgms screen classic the wizard of oz has been seen and enjoyed by more people than any other entertainment. An overthetop, beautifully designed book that commemorates the seventyfifth anniversary of the wizard of oz. The official 75th anniversary companion kindle edition by. Nov 11, 20 published 1st dec 20 a look at the official 75th anniversary companion to the iconic film, the wizard of oz, including exclusive, neverbeforeseen content and removable memorabilia. Wizard of oz fans would do well to buy this official 75th anniversary companion. On the way she makes friends with a scarecrow bolger, a tin man haley and a cowardly lion lahr all of whom have specific reasons for wanting to. A look at the official 75th anniversary companion to the iconic film, the wizard of oz, including exclusive, neverbeforeseen content and removable memorabilia. The official 75th anniversary companion by william stillman hardcover.
This wizard of oz 75th anniversary limited edition set includes a 5disc collection with bluray 3d, bluray, dvd and digital hd, and over 16 hours of extras including an all new featurelength documentary of the making of the wonderful wizard of oz. That strikes me as kind of weird as both the ee and 75th are kind of deluxe versions. The wizard of oz overture the nbc orchestra and chorus conducted by meredith willson 2. The wizard of oz, one of the most beloved movies of all time, celebrates the 75th anniversary of its release this month.
This is because scarfone and stillman are excellent writers. The wizard of oz is an amazing film, and the love that the actors, crew, and fans have for the project is evident in the special features on the second disc. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and relate the fictional history of the land of oz. I ordered the 75th anniversary edition walmart exclusive widescreen, and did not get what i ordered. The wizard of oz 75th anniversary, bluray, anniversary edition, familylive action, dramaclassics, 883929332663. Plus, each of the main characters has a chapter of their own with full info. The book was a huge hit as soon as it was published in 1900 and was followed by more than a dozen sequels. Wizard of oz trivia quiz celebrates films 75th anniversary. Aug 25, 2014 the wizard of oz, one of the most beloved movies of all time, celebrates the 75th anniversary of its release this month. The wizard of oz s upcoming 75th anniversary has spawned a wellreceived imax 3d theatrical release and, naturally, its been ported to bluray for fans to enjoy at home. A look at the official 75th anniversary companion to the iconic film, the wizard of oz, including exclusive, neverbeforeseen content and. Scarfone and stillman previously coauthored the 50th anniversary companion book in 1989, as well as the wizardy of oz in 1999 reprinted in. The official 75th anniversary companion by william stillman 201029. The wizard of oz original motion picture soundtrack.
Here she encounters some memorable friends and foes in her journey to meet the wizard of oz who everyone says can help her return home and possibly grant her new friends their goals of a brain, heart and courage. Oconomowoc wizard of oz 75th anniversary screening cbs news. The whole family can join dorothy and toto in this classic tale as she befriends the cowardly lion, the tin woodman and the scarecrow on her journey to see the wizard. The jungle book illustrated by earl mayan, 247 pages. Bottom line, not the 75th anniversary dvd, not widescreen and not what was ordered. The back of the book also contains reproductions of marketing ephemera including a great bookmark, a reproduction of the wicked witch of the easts death certificate, and other goodies to put alongside the items in the 75th anniversary box set.
Great companion piece to the 75th anniversary special 2 dvd set. Companion library the wizard of oz and the jungle book by. The wizard of oz 75th anniversary anniversary edition on. The picture on my dvd has all the characters from the film on the front and the back of the card boardpaper cover is stamped disc made in mexico. This wonderful book is a must have for every fan of the wizard of oz. Front board reads the original oz book the wizard of oz. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. The wizard of oz the official 75th anniversary companion has the text to back up the images with real substance. Lenticular slipcover, companion book, artifacts ships free. The new wizard of oz by baum, bobbs merrill abebooks.
In fact, the dog is the reason why she didnt make it into the storm cellar at the beginning of the book, as well as why she missed her hotair balloon ride with the wizard at the end. Denslow from the wonderful wizard of oz, published in 1900 public domain image via wikimedia commons baum went on to write a series of oz books, and the wonderful wizard appeared on stage just a few years after the book came out. Denslow, and the 100th anniverary edition pictured here replicates that one. The wizard of oz 75th anniversary limited edition set. Ted estes advised us that the manufacturers preproduction flyers showed artist mockups of the game where the lower edge of the. The wizard of oz 75th anniversary 3d edition arrives on bluray packaged in a standard case inside a 3denhanced sleeve.
If anything, i dont understand why the 75th wont come with the invisiglass. Probably nobody knows more about the wizard of oz than john fricke. My copy of the 75th anniversary edition of the making of the wizard of oz arrived last week. The wizard of oz 75th anniversary limited edition 3d bluray dvd 5disc set rare. Its just my opinion but the 75th edition with custom graphics looks. Aug 12, 2014 jalane sauer is in charge of this event where lounge chairs and blankets fill the streets for a special 75th anniversary screening of the wizard of oz.
Unlimited paraphernalia including more than 400 illustrations at least half in full color grace this beautiful book which was published. Limited edition 70th anniversary wizard of oz mar 24. The wizard of oz 75th anniversary, dvd, familylive action, dramaclassics, 883929332694. Even while he was alive, baum was styled as the royal historian of oz to emphasize the. Aug 15, 2014 the wizard of oz burst into brilliant technicolor 75 years ago. The limited collectors edition an amazon ecxlusive will feature a new documentary, the making of the wizard of oz as well as exclusive collectible 75th anniversary memorabilia. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A photo compilation book about the wizard of oz is nothing new.
How a picture is created narrated by robert young a judy garland learns she is to play dorothy b frank morgan learns that he has won the part of the wizard. The wizard of oz 75th anniversary edition 1939 dvd. The official 75th anniversary companion delivers an entertaining and interactive experience, transporting readers over the rainbow and into the wonderful land of oz. In this spectacular tribute, fricke along with his coauthors jay scarfone and william stillman has created what must be the ultimate tribute to the film. Take a trip down the yellow brick road with the wizard of oz 75th anniversary dvd from warner home video. There are many editions available of the wonderful wizard of oz, but the original was very much a team effort of author baum and illustator w. The wizard of oz 75th anniversary anniversary edition.
The 75th anniversary edition is a fine set, but unless they want the 3d version of the film, owners of. The official 75th anniversary companion by william stillman 201029 william stillman. Both 3d bluray and standard bluray discs reside inside, along with instructions on how to download the ultraviolet digital copy. The wizard of oz 75th anniversary anthology soundtrack from 1939, composed by harold arlen, e. The wizard of oz 75th anniversary anthology soundtrack. Expand your home video library from a huge online selection of movies at. The wizard of oz and immigrants to america kim rendfeld. So, like i said, i think eewoz owners are sitting pretty. The wizard of oz burst into brilliant technicolor 75 years ago. This 75th anniversary edition includes special bonuses such as a feature length documentary, the making of the wonderful wizard of oz. The wizard of oz illustrated by anna marie magagna,186 pages. The book was in the earliest binding state, but the presence. This dvd set will make you love and appreciate this film more than ever.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the wizard of oz. When the game is turned on, the backbox lcd title screen shows the full name of this game as the wi zard of oz 75th anniversary. The wizard of oz, the official 75th anniversary companion by. The wizard of ozs upcoming 75th anniversary has spawned a wellreceived imax 3d theatrical release and, naturally, its been ported to bluray for fans to enjoy at home. Jalane sauer is in charge of this event where lounge chairs and blankets fill the streets for a special 75th anniversary screening of the wizard of oz.
Sep 09, 20 an over the top, beautifully designed book that commemorates the seventyfifth anniversary of the wizard of oz. Follow the yellow brick road once again with dorothy, toto and friends into the magical land of oz. Booktopia has the wizard of oz, the official 75th anniversary companion by. Jan 28, 2014 the wizard of oz the film received six academy award nominations in 1939, including one for best picture. Frank baum was purchased in 1972 at sotheby parke bernet on behalf of a private collector. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. The 75th anniversary edition is a fine set, but owners of the 2009 bluray dont need to pick up this one.
Commemorating the seventyfifth anniversary of the wizard of oz, this. Apr 21, 2014 the back of the book also contains reproductions of marketing ephemera including a great bookmark, a reproduction of the wicked witch of the easts death certificate, and other goodies to put alongside the items in the 75th anniversary box set. Oscar honors 75th anniversary of the wizard of oz cbs news. The official 75th anniversary companion reprint by william stillman, jay scarfone isbn. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. One of the bestloved movies of all time, the wizard of oz1939 stars judy garland as dorothy, a young kansas farm girl who is whisked away by a twister to the land of oz. A fragmented dust jacket for a first edition of wonderful wizard of oz 1900 by l. Both a non3d edition and another massive boxed set are also available, but this twodisc release splits the difference by offering both viewing options and a nice. Top 10 differences between the wizard of oz book and. The wizard of oz 70th anniversary twodisc special edition. But really, good dogbecause he helps to keep dorothy smiling and hopeful even in the toughest of times.
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