The Marvelous Land of Oz: Volume 2 (Wizard of Oz) Hardcover – Illustrated, 15 Nov. 2022

Who hasn't heard of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'?For the very few of you who don't, a short bit of history: L. Frank Baum wrote a child's book in 1900. This book is the first, and best known book of a series about the Land of Oz. This first episode tells us the story of Dorothy. Dorothy lives in Kansas, USA on a farm with her uncle Henry and aunt Em. They have a dog, Toto. One day a tornado hits the farm. While Henry and Em can flee to the cellar, Dorothy tries to save Toto. But she's taking too long and the farm, with Dorothy trapped inside, is swept away, together with Toto, up into the funnel. At long last the tornado puts the farm down in the land of Oz. By coincidence the farm landed on an evil witch. Thus Dorothy saves the locals from her tyranny. Another, good, witch shows up and Dorothy takes the opportunity to ask for help to return home. Sadly the witch can not help her, but she sends her to the wizard of Oz, he will know the way. This is the start of a journey through Oz. She encounters some special people (a Scarecrow, Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion), who will join her on her journey.Shanower has succeeded in transforming the tale by Baum into an enticing graphic novel. The story was good, remains good and is in fact lifted to a higher level by the drawings of Shanower. The funny, caricatural style gives every character just that bit more of presence. The lion, for example, looks impressive with a big body and matching teeth but his face reminds me of a teddy bear. It is a perfect match for his character.It's a pleasure to read and look at. i highly recommend it.

Amazing!!I dont usually read graphic novels but i love the wizard of oz and the art work in these looked great so on a whim i bought the first one and i now have the whole collection :)

My daughter really enjoyed reading this book. It is shame the whole book had fallen apart, within a matter of days.I think I got dodge one off the production line, they must have used cheap glue to put this one together.

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Prompt delivery, book in very good condition.Thank you!

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So, this is the second installment in the Oz series. It's kind of freaky, full of weird creatures and bizarre situations, and Dorothy doesn't so much as make an appearance (although she is referenced at one point) and yet this is still a fun little read.The story opens with Tip, a farmboy fostered by illegal witch Old Mombi, who thinking it would be fun to scare his cruel guardian, creates Jack Pumpkinhead, a strange man made out of sticks and a pumpkin carved to look like a face. After Old Mombi casts an experimental spell on Jack, his unlikely form is brought to life, beginning a crazy adventure for himself and they young boy Tip.Despite Dorothy's absence from the book, her old companions the Tin Man and The Scarecrow do make an appearance. The Scarecrow, now King of Oz and terribly weighed down by the crown sewn to his cloth head, has begun to let his brains get the better of him and spends his days sitting on his throne, chewing over the deep thoughts he had so longed for. The Tin Man on the other hand is now the kind-hearted leader of his own Empire, choosing to claim himself Emperor rather than King as he prefers the idea of a democracy over that of a kingdom.But our Scarecrow leader is soon to find his seat on the throne at risk as a band of young feminists from across Oz turn up at the gates to the Emerald City wielding sharp knitting needles and a strong desire to overthrow the King and create a Matriarchal society where men will be repressed the way women have been for so long. Of course, the Emeralds paving the streets of Oz would also be a bit of a bonus.This is a curious novel that was obviously heavily influenced by events at the time of its writing (the Suffrage movement springs to mind). It's definitely worth a read if you're into the whole Oz thing.