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.

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.

Hungry Tiger PressHungry Tiger Press, publishers of new short Oz stories and obscure Oziana and Baumiana.

The International Wizard of Oz ClubThe International Wizard of Oz Club, who have reprinted many Oz books and published new Oz stories as well.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We've just done some remodeling around here, and added three new aisles, moving several items to them. This should make it easier to find items, as comics, electronics, and clothes and home decor now have their own aisles. Be sure to take a look.

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.)

Queen Ann in Oz now available

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is proud to offer, at last, a special autographed edition of the novel Queen Ann in Oz, co-written by this site's webwizard. Click here for details or to order a copy.

The Hugh Pendexter III Collection

Longtime Oz fan and author Hugh Pendexter III recently contacted me and 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, contact Hugh Pendexter at this e-mail address. He can tell you how much they are and make arrangements for payment.

Shortcuts if you know where you are going (or want to be surprised)
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Halloween Aisle

A special holiday aisle devoted to Oz costumes and Halloween-themed Oz and related books and videos.

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

2009 Wizard of Oz calendar. Order early for this special calendar commemorating seventy years of the famous movie version.

The Bouncy Bunnies of Oz by Marin Elizabeth Xiques. The Thists, those diamond-headed thistle-eaters first introduced in L. Frank Baum's The Lost Princess of Oz, are back for adventure with three adorable young rabbits!

A Lion Among Men by Gregory Maguire. The third volume in Maguire's Wicked Years series. This one stars the Cowardly Lion.

The Road to Oz: Twists, Turns, Bumps, and Triumphs in the Life of L. Frank Baum by Kathleen Krull. A new biography of L. Frank Baum for younger readers.

Adrian: Silver Screen to Custom Label by Christian Esquevin. The story of Gilbert Adrian, the costume designer at MGM during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and how he influenced fashions around the world. OF course, one movie he worked on was The Wizard of Oz.

The Astonishing Tale of the Gump of Oz by Dennis Anfuso. The Gump (from The Marvelous Land of Oz) is back, and having new adventures.

The Magic Book of Oz by Scott Dickerson. What happens when a single word is accidentally erased in Glinda's great Book of Records? Changing the past is a big challenge to fix, especially when you don't know it happened, or how to undo it!

Lurline and the White Ravens of Oz by Marcus Mébès. What started out as an effort to learn more about the faerie queen Lurline turns into an all-out adventure that draws Dorothy, Ozma, Polychrome, Kabumpo, the Silver Princess, and others into a trek around Oz and Burzee to learn just who exactly Lurline really was—or is!

If I Only Had a Brain Injury by Laura Bruno. An Oz-themed guide to dealing with brain trauma.

Billy Bounce by W. W. Denslow. Bouncing from his 1901 weekly syndicated comic strip, W. W. Denslow gives the title character Billy Bounce his own fantasy novel, much like Little Nemo and his adventures in Slumberland. Denslow both wrote and illustrated this story. Reprinted for the first time since 1906!

When I Grow Up by W. W. Denslow. These poems, written and illustrated by L. Frank Baum's collaborator on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, have been collected and reprinted for the first time in decades.

The Wizard of Oz and Philosophy, edited by Randall E. Auxier and Phil Seng. A look at The Wizard of Oz from a philosophical perspective.

The Wizard of Oz Jigsaw Book. The Fuddles will like this one! An adaptation of The Wizard of Oz with six built-in jigsaw puzzles and a quiz.

Shipwrecked in Oz by Marcus Mébès. Join Trot, Cap'n Bill, Tandy, Captain Salt, and many other favorites as they have a sea-faring adventure in the Nonestic Ocean. Strange mer-folk, an underwater lighthouse, and a terrible whirlpool make this an exciting adventure.

The Wicked Witch Project Special Edition DVD. Four friends go off in search of a witch in this satirical mash-up of The Wizard of Oz and The Blair Witch Project.

Encyclopedia of Collectible Children's Books by Diane Maclure Jones and Rosemary Jones. An encyclopedia on collecting significant children's books, including the Oz books.

The Cambridge Companion to the Musical (Revised Edition). An examination of the development of the musical, in both the United States and Great Britain, through a number of essays. This edition includes a case study of the development of Wicked for the stage.

Toto! The Wonderful Adventure series by Yuko Osada. Kakashi wants to leave his island home for adventures, but when he stows away aboard an airship, he gets more than he ever bargained for, once he adopts a dog named Toto and meets up with a girl named Dorothy. (And did you know that "Kakashi" is Japanese for "Scarecrow"?) This is the English translation of the Japanese manga series.

The Wizard of Oz, illustrated by Graham Rawley. An adaptation with some unusual photocollage-effect illustrations.

The Mysterious Caverns of Oz by Marcus Mébès. What happens when the ground opens up underneath some Emerald Citizens' home and swallows them up? Join Dorothy, the Sawhorse, Polychrome, King Bug of Noland, and the Hungry Tiger as they seek the rescue the trapped people and discover the mystery behind the Mysterious Caverns of Oz.

The Wish Express by Ruth Plumly Thompson. A boy and his dog take a magic trolley ride of the imagination through all kinds of adventures. This story, originally serialized in 1916, is the first ever complete collection of the entire story in book form.

The Patriotic Forest Folk by John R. Neill. In this story, animals celebrate Independence Day in their own way.

Tales of Magic Land 3: The Yellow Fog, and The Mystery of the Deserted Castle by Aleksandr Volkov, translated by Peter Blystone. At long last, the third volume of Blystone's translation of the original "Magic Land" books is complete! A yellow fog spreads over Magic Land and causes everyone to be sick. Then, aliens come and try to conquer Oz, using an old castle as their base.

Masters of the Art by March Laumer. Autobiography of March Laumer, author of several Oz books, focusing on two points in his life: hitch-hiking across country during his college years, and then his work as a butler in Greece later on in life. (Not suitable for children 18 or younger, as it includes sexual situations and harsh language.)

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