The annotated Wizard of Oz : the wonderful wizard of Oz (Centennial edition)

The "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is the quintessential American fairy tale, but it is also a controversial children's book.

This annoted edition illuminates the numerous contemporary references, provides character sources, and explains the actual meaning of the word "Oz".

A facsimile of the rare 1900 first edition appears with the original drawings by W.W.

Denslow, as well as 25 previously unpublished illustrations.

There is a bibliography of L. Frank Baum's published work, every notable "Oz" edition and the stage and cinematic productions from 1939's "The Wizard of Oz", to the 1974 Broadway hit "The Wiz".