Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (1995 First Edition)
Description:
1995 first edition, fourth impression of Wicked by Gregory Maguire, published by Regan Books (HarperCollins). Features the iconic die-cut dust jacket revealing the pictorial boards beneath.
Condition:
Dust jacket is waffled with edge wear, protected in a removable archival sleeve. Boards and binding remain solid.
About the Book:
A dark reimagining of Oz that reframes the Wicked Witch as a misunderstood outsider, questioning whether evil is inherent—or created by society. Occasionally challenged for mature themes and political undertones.
Why It Matters:
Early printing of a modern classic and the foundation for the hit Broadway production Wicked. A key piece in the rise of revisionist fiction.