{"product_id":"the-wizard-of-oz-l-frank-baum-1944-hc-illustrated-color-plates-brodart","title":"The Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum 1944 HC Illustrated Color Plates Brodart","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eGood hardcover edition of The Wizard of Oz, published in 1944. Binding is solid with no marginalia or dog-eared pages. Includes a 1950 birthday inscription inside the front cover, and the front end page shows tanning from age. Small tears at the hinges. The dust jacket is price-clipped and protected in a clear archival Brodart cover. Features full-color plates throughout by Evelyn Copelman, adapted from the famous illustrations of W.W. Denslow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eDorothy's journey down the Yellow Brick Road is a timeless story of courage, self-discovery, and the search for home. As one of literature's earliest independent heroines, Dorothy leads her companions through a world of uncertainty, proving that wisdom and leadership often come from unexpected places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe novel has occasionally been challenged or banned due to its use of magic and fantasy. Some critics also objected to its portrayal of a young girl guiding and inspiring her male companions, making Dorothy an early example of a defiant female trailblazer in American literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eCollectors prize vintage Oz editions for their role in shaping modern fantasy and children's literature. Wartime-era illustrated editions remain especially desirable for their historical significance, colorful artwork, and enduring appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eI also offer a Wizard of Oz-inspired henna watercolor artwork that pairs beautifully with this book. The illustration explores the symbolism of the Yellow Brick Road as a journey toward self-knowledge and makes a unique companion display for collectors, readers, educators, and fans of Oz. Please see my other listings for availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44404043186310,"sku":"318491689364","price":75.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1951\/6595\/files\/57_3194bd41-9bd8-4321-b5b6-22faaa240ab5.jpg?v=1790028981","url":"https:\/\/karenstrum.com\/products\/the-wizard-of-oz-l-frank-baum-1944-hc-illustrated-color-plates-brodart","provider":"Karen Strum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}