{"product_id":"the-wizard-of-oz-9780735842410","title":"The Wizard of Oz","description":"\u003cb\u003eInternationally acclaimed Viennese illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger brings her exceptional artistry and singular vision to her edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Wizard of Oz.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn his introduction to the original 1900 edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz\u003c\/i\u003e, L. Frank Baum stated his intention to create a twentieth- century American fairy tale \"solely to please children.\" In this he succeeded admirably, for the book has been a childhood favorite for almost a hundred years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It remains America's greatest fairy tale, the land of Oz its most enduring fairyland, and the inhabitants of that magical kingdom an intrinsic part of its folklore. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But the appeal of\u003ci\u003e The Wizard of Oz\u003c\/i\u003e is universal. Published in every major language, it has been enjoyed by children the world over. Now the inter-nationally acclaimed Viennese illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger brings her exceptional artistry and singular vision to a new edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Wizard of Oz\u003c\/i\u003e. Her unique perspective, her blend of whimsy and grace, charm and imagination offer readers a view of Oz that is fantastic yet familiar, startling yet strangely satisfying. Her vision of Baum's timeless classic is sure to be treasured by young and old alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Northsouth Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780735842410\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 155\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.30h x 8.70w x 0.70d","brand":"L. Frank Baum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43896894947509,"sku":"9780735842410","price":23.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_354c5550-e31c-482a-87b4-04d41cf07363.jpg?v=1712632699","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-wizard-of-oz-9780735842410","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}