Wizard of Oz Bookshop
Lobby

Welcome! This is an exciting place, because here, you can buy Oz books, books by L. Frank Baum and other Oz authors, Oz activity books, cassettes, CDs, videos, even computer software, all at the click of your mouse button. I've tried to give you a wide selection to choose from, in all price ranges, so there's sure to be something you like. Oz books also make great gifts for the Oz fan on your shopping list! And I will try to keep it updated, especially when new books are published.

This service is presented in association with Amazon.com in the United States, and its subsidiaries, Amazon.ca in Canada and Amazon.co.uk in Great Britain. For out-of-print, rare, or antiquarian books, besure to check out Abebooks.com.

When books are available from another seller, the link will take you to a source of more information. These links are shown below. (Clicking on the button here will take you to these sites' home pages.)

Arrow ComicsArrow Comics, publishers of the Dark Oz and Land of Oz comic books. They also have other Oz and Oz-related comic books for sale.

Audible.com, which sells audio books that you can download directly to your computer or other audio file player. If you become a member, you can get discounts and special offers.

Books of WonderBooks of Wonder, publishers and sellers of many Oz books and products. Their reprints of the Baum Oz books are highly recommended.

Dramatic PublishingDramatic Publishing, distributors of play scripts.

Dunkiton Press reprints short stories by Ruth Plumly Thompson and other Oz authors, and pictures by many Oz illustrators, in its annual anthology. They have also printed two addenda to Who's Who in Oz.

Hungry Tiger PressHungry Tiger Press, publishers of new short Oz stories and obscure Oziana and Baumiana. (Click here to look for their products at ABE Books.)

The International Wizard of Oz ClubThe International Wizard of Oz Club, who have reprinted many Oz books and published new Oz stories as well. (Click here to look for their products at ABE Books.)

Lulu Self PublishingLulu Self Publishing, which many Oz fans are now using to print their books on their own terms.

Piglet PressPiglet Press, producers of new audio performances of the Oz books. Their site also includes one of the most extensive online Oz encyclopedias.

Tails of the Cowardly Lion and FriendsTails of the Cowardly Lion and Friends, publishers and distributors of many, many new Oz stories.(Click here or here to look for their products at ABE Books.)

Toto, Too, Inc.Toto, Too, Inc., distributors of the Oz works of Roger S. Baum, one of L. Frank Baum's great-grandsons. Order through this site and your books will be autographed.

Please note that many of these books are out-of-print or otherwise unavailable. While Amazon.com does have an out-of-print search service for such books, you may want to try other sources as well. This link will take you to some online resources that might be of help.

To comment on or ask questions about this bookshop, click here to send me an e-mail. (I can not buy old books from you, however, nor am I qualified to appraise books. For information about the age or value of older books or other items, please see my FAQ.)

The Hugh Pendexter III Collection

Longtime Oz fan and author Hugh Pendexter III asked if I could help him sell some books that he found in his possession. These are all books he wrote or had a hand in publishing, and are available in limited quantities. These are the original editions from the 1970s and '80s. The titles he has are: If you are interested in purchasing any of these books directly from him, contact Hugh Pendexter at this e-mail address. He can tell you how much they are and make arrangements for payment. The ABE buttons are provided for convenience and for comparison shopping.

Shortcuts if you know where you are going (or want to be surprised)
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Aisle 1 - The Oz books of L. Frank Baum

The books that started it all. The fourteen Oz novels by the original Royal historian of Oz (including numerous versions of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz), and other books Baum wrote about Oz.

Aisle 2 - The "Official" Oz books by other authors

The rest of the Oz series, by Royal Historians Ruth Plumly Thompson, John R. Neill, Jack Snow, Rachel Cosgrove Payes, and Eloise Jarvis McGraw and Lauren Lynn McGraw. Includes some of their Oz writings outside of the series.

Aisle 3 - Other Oz books

Many other writers have tried their hand at writing Oz stories outside of the regular series. Here is a wide selection of those that are currently available.

Aisle 4 - Non-Oz books by Oz authors and illustrators

The Royal Historians of Oz wrote other works as well. Many of L. Frank Baum's works were later tied into the Oz series. You can purchase some of what they've written here.

Aisle 5 - Oz comics and graphic novels

For those who prefer a more visual approach to their storytelling. From all-ages adaptations of the book to more grown-up fare.

Aisle 6 - Non-fiction, reference, and biography

Books and publications about Oz and its authors. Much of the information on this website came from these books.

Aisle 7 - The Movie

It's the most watched movie in history, so of course there are many books about it. From the movie on video, scripts, music, and behind-the-scenes books, to postcards and cookbooks, if it's about The Movie, it's here.

Aisle 8 - Toys, Games, Books, and Adaptations

These products are specially selected for the kid in us all. Adaptations, pop-up books, coloring and activity books, books you cut up and make things with, and other fun stuff.

Aisle 9 - Electronics and software

If you want to enjoy Oz on your computer or by other electronic needs, this is the aisle you need to take a look at.

Aisle 10 - Dramatic Presentations

You don't have to just read Oz, you can watch it on your VCR, listen to it on your cassette or CD player, or see it on the stage. Find many of them here, as well as books and other items about them.

Aisle 11 - Clothes, Accessories, Jewelry, Food, and Home Décor

Now you can show off Oz on your clothes, how you decorate your home, and how you eat.

Aisle 12 - Miscellane-Oz

All of the rest, items that don't quite fit into any of the other aisles. Includes maps, non-Oz books with major Oz references, and lots of other surprises.

Aisle 13 - You might also like...

None of these items have to do with Oz, but you might also find them enjoyable. All are books appropriate for children of all ages.

New, seasonal, and recently added items in the bookshop

2012 Wizard of Oz calendars. With pictures taken from The Movie. Spend the year in Oz!

2012 Library of Congress Wizard of Oz engagement calendar. Illustrated with many of W. W. Denslow's original illustrations for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Royal Explorers of Oz: Book 1 by Marcus Mébès, , Jared Davis, and Jeff Rester. At last, the next voyage of the Crescent Moon is off to explore the Continent of Imagination and the Nonestic Ocean. Captain Samuel Salt and his crew have encounters with the pirates of Pirate Island, Prince Bobo of Boboland, and many others in this first volume of a new trilogy.

Mr. Potato Head Dorothy and Friends set. Dorothy and her three friends from the yellow brick road, rendered in the classic style of Mr. Potato Head.

Twist by the Wiyos. The avant-garde music group's latest collection is a concept album of music inspired by The Wizard of Oz.

The Silver Tower of Oz by Margaret Baum. Long before Dorothy came to Oz, the parents of Aiden, Theresa, and Terrance Silverglade became lost. The three children travel through the magical Land of Oz as they attempt to sell their crop of Silver Lilies and find their lost parents. Come and experience the rich history of Oz, and even learn about some of the ancestry of Glinda the Good Sorceress.

Of Cabbages, Kings and Even (Odd) Queens of Wonderland and Oz by Ron Baxley, Jr., and James C. Wallace III. The Red Queen has finally started making good her famous threats to behead her subjects in Wonderland. But Ozma has spies in that famous land, who return to Oz with the news of what's happening.

The Oz Clan by Jeff Barstock. A new play script.

And Toto, Too: The Wizard of Oz As a Spiritual Adventure by Nathan G. Castle, O. P. A Dominican priest writes about The Wizard of Oz from both a pesonal and a spiritual perspective.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, illustrated by Robert Ingpen. This new edition is illustrated by acclaimed artist Robert Ingpen.

Out of Oz. The Emerald City is invading Munchkinland. Glinda is under house arrest. Dorothy is back in Oz. And Elphaba's graddaughter has come of age. What magic can she wield? The concluding story of the Wicked Years.

Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz. In this new animated feature, somehow the famous cat and mouse duo end up taking part in the story of The Wizard of Oz with Dorothy!

Two Terrific Tales from Oz by Greg Hunter. Available again! Two stories for the price of one! Unc Nunkie and the White King of Oz tells how Unc and Ojo make a trip to the King of the White Mountains. Betsy Bobbin of Oz is about how Betsy finds her parents with the help of her living doll, Pearl. Along the way, they meet a fiery new friend and a giant foe of a silkworm!

Cyclone on the Prairies: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Arts & Crafts of Publishing in Chicago, 1900by Peter E. Hanff, and A Bookbinder's Analysis of the First Edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Michael O. Riley. These two volumes, sold as a set, look at the creation and manufacture of the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The first volume includes a leaf from the first edition.

Toto, Too: The True Story of What Happened Over the Rainbow by Richard Perreault. A parody of the story as told in The Movie — as told from Toto's point of view!

Adolf Hitler in Oz: A Children's Book for Adults by Sam Sackett. What happens when the world's most infamous dictator and warmonger finds himself in Oz? Look out, everybody!

The Witches of Oz. In this television miniseries, Dorothy is all grown up and writing children's books in New York City. But her childhood encounter in Oz has come back, as the Wicked Witch of the West has come to our world to exact her revenge.

Oz Odyssey II by Roger S. Baum. Dorothy has destroyed all of the witches in Oz, right? What about Maelstrom, the cousin of the wicked witches? She wants to use the Deadly Desert in her scheme to conquer Oz, and enlists the aid of the Nome King to do so!

The Legend of Oz: The Wicked West by Tom Hutchison. This comic series is a reinterpretation of The Wizard of Oz set in the Old West.

Emerald City: The New Adventures of Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz by Arnold Schildkret. The Love Magnet has gone missing, signaling the possible destruction of the Emerald City. Then Dorothy and her friends discover that the Nome King is on his way, as well!

Exiting Oz by Sherry Buffington. This book about business leadership teaches people to overcome OZ — organizational zeal!

Booksurfers: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by David Gatward. Jake, Becca, Ryan, and Harriet have been kidnapped and forced to raid famous books for their treasures. In this second volume in the series, they must become characters in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and bring back Dorothy's famous shoes!

The Great Oz Balloon Bust by Paul Creviere. A balloon disappears over Lake Michigan in 1875. Twenty-five years later, The Wonerful Wizard of Oz is published, featuring a character who came to Oz in a balloon. Did the first incident inspire the second?

The Terrible Zombie of Oz by L. Scullard. In this spoof, Dorothy is carried off by a Cyclops to the Land of the Feast and frees the Munchbrains from the witch. It goes on from there. Of course, the Scarecrow wants "Braaaaaains..."

The Wizard of Oz: 2011 London Palladium Cast Recording. Andrew Lloyd Webber's new staging of the musical in London's West End includes all of the old favorites from The Movie, plus a few new songs to add to the experience.

The Royal Historian of Oz by S. D. Brown. Before Dorothy went to Oz on a tornado, young Frankie Baum was there. This is the story of how he earned the title Royal Historian of Oz.

The Adventures of Lefty series by James L. Fuller. Lefty is a leather glove who seems to keep having adventures in Oz.

Judy: A Legendary Film Career by John Fricke. The renowned Judy Garland expert's latest book examines Judy's film career, from Pigskin Parade to I Could Go On Singing. And yes, of course that includes The Wizard of Oz.

The Federal Government, More Wizards of Oz by John Shannon. An Oz-themed examination of how the United States rose to be the most powerful nation on Earth, and why it's not any more.

Oz Squad: March of the Tin Soldiers by Steve Ahlquist. This is an original novel sequel to Ahlquist's Oz Squad comic book.

From Kansas to Oz by Gail Larson. Three cancer patients share their stories, interwoven with the adventures Dorothy had in Oz.

Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul Laird. This book is a thorough, behind-the-scenes examination of the creation and development of Wicked as a musical play. It includes an examination of draft scripts, interviews with major figures, and the study of primary musical sources such as sketches, drafts, and, for the first time in print, the complete musical score.

The Wizard of Oz Scanimation by Rufus Butler Seder. Ten classic scenes from the famous film version, which move when you move the magic window over them.

A Zen Master in Oz by Kass Stone. When Zen Master Il Hwa arrives in Oz with his friends, he finds a country in turmoil as Ozma is dealing with deep meloncholy, and rabblerousers are leading an anti-Ozma revolt! Can the Zen Master bring peace to Oz?

The Adventures of Glinda Gale by J. A. Holst. In the summer of 1963, seventeen-year-old Glinda Gale, the daughter of investigative reporter Dorothy Gale of Kansas returns from Paris, and soon learns about her mother's past...

The Warlock of Oz by Christopher Henderson. On Halloween, Dorothy is whisked to the land of Oz — where all the monsters live! She must go see the Warlock of Oz to get home, and along the way, she helps some new monster friends get what they wish, also.

Woo: a Latin Jazz Suite for Soprano Saxaphone by Peter MacDonough. A Latin-Caribbean reinterpretation of the music from The Movie.

Bucketheads in Oz by Greg Gick, Melody Grandy, Greg Hunter, Phyllis Ann Karr, Chuck Sabatos, Deen Shumate, Jim Vander Noot, and Chris Dulabone. A bunch of new Oz characters all seek help from the sorcerer Zim Greenleaf (last seen in the Seven Blue Mountains of Oz trilogy). But Mombi's on the loose again, and she has plans for Ozma!

The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. A new edition of the book, with watercolor illustrations by award-winning illustrator Thea Kliros.

The New Wizard of Oz by Lacey Maran and Kevin Michael. Fifteen years after returning from Oz, Doroty Gale is the last of her friends to not be married, and her boyfriend Peter is dragging his feet. When old friend John Timmins comes along, she's not sure what to do. With the help of her old friends the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion, Dorothy must decide her romantic future.

There's No Place Like Homecoming: A Dorothy Gale Prequel by Lacey Maran and Kevin Michael. What happened before the events of The New Wizard of Oz? Dorothy Gale discovers there's no place like homecoming when she finds her heart torn between the one that got away and her best friend who's looking for more.

Who Wrote That? L. Frank Baum by Dennis Abrams. A biography of Baum for young adults.

The Denslow Picture Book Treasury by W. W. Denslow. For the first time, all eighteen of W. W. Denslow's picture books, including Denslow's Scarecrow and Tin Man, are collected in one volume, with reproductions of all of the illustrations in color.

Beyond Rainbows and Yellow Brick Roads: Collected Poems by Tarringo T. Vaughan. As the title says, a collection of the poems of Tarringo T. Vaughan.

Awakening from Oz: A Path to Enlightenment in a Paradoxical Universe by Davind Panozzo. An Oz-themed about living one's life.

The Fictional 100: Ranking the Most Influential Characters in World Literature and Legend by Lucy Pollard-Gott, Ph.D.. Which characters have had the biggest influence on our modern society? Take a look in this volume (and yes, there is an entry sure to be of interest to Oz fans).

Oz: Dark and Terrible Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook. Everything you need to start a roleplaying game campaign in a dark version of Oz.

Toto's Tale by K. D. Hays and Meg Weidman. Everyone know's the story of The Wizard of Oz. But what was it like from Toto's perspective?

The Master Crafters of Oz by Philip John Lewin. Remy is a brilliant violin student, but his teacher, Philius, has a mercurial temper. When Philius puts Remy in the Mad Box, it starts off a chain of events that leads to the discovery of a secret society planning what to do if the magic in Oz fails to work.

Whatever Happened to Dorothy of Oz? by James L. Fuller. After living in Oz as a child for fifty years, Dorothy finally decides that it's time for her to grow up. She gets her wish, but finds it isn't as simple as she'd hoped it would be.

Wizard of Oz Click-and-Wish Kit. A small keepsake book based on The Movie, with stickers and a miniature pair of Ruby Slippers.

The Wizard of Oz Picture Book. An adaptation of The Wizard of Oz for young readers.

Friend of Dorothy by Brian Andersen and Neftali Senteno. A new comic book series. Scott-John is a teenage boy who's acquired super powers — from Oz! Armed with the Tin Woodman's axe, the Wicked Witch's broom, and a pair of ruby red boots, Scott-John must vanquish evil on Earth in the name of Oz.

The Universe of Oz: Essays on Baum's Series and Its Progeny, edited by Kevin K. Durand and Mary K. Leigh. A collection of seventeen essays about Oz, as book, play, and film.

The Wizard of Oz Classic Pop-Up. A new pop-up version of the story.

The Origin of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Michele Rubatino. This volume examines possible origins of Oz, possibly in the original King James version of the Bible.

Learn 'Em Good - Reading Comprehension - The Wizard of Oz: Improve Your Child's Reading Comprehension, Writing, Vocabulary, and Communication Skills with L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz by Stuart Ackerman. This version of the book has additional resources to help in learning to read.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, adapted by Roland Mann. A new graphic novel retelling of the story, illustrated by K. L. Jones.

If You Love a Magical Tale: Aladdin and The Wizard of Oz by Savious Pirotta. This special retelling of the two stories is specially engineered so that the pictures change as the reader turns the pages.

The Wizdom of Oz by Philippa Merivale. Professor Theo takes some of his students on a journey around the planet Oz, where he shows them the yellow brick road to enlightenment.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Fun Kit. A boxed set of The Wizard of Oz and several activity books, a coloring poster, and crayons.

Ruby's Slippers by Tricia Rayburn. When seventh-grader Ruby moves from her home in rural Kansas to Florida, she thinks it may turn out like the events of her favorite movie, The Wizard of Oz. Boy, is she in for a surprise!

Denslow's Wizard of Oz Illustrations. Available at last, W. W. Denslow's original (and public domain) clip art, in both a book and CD-ROM.

All-Action Classics No. 4: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Ben Caldwell. A new comic book-style adaptation of the famous story. Check out the series here (and once The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is up, we'll link directly to that preview).

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