The patchwork girl of oz is a computer animated movie based on the seventh book in the oz series by l frank baum. Frank baum, is a childrens novel, the seventh set in the land of oz. This printing is circa 1925 with no advertisements on back of half title page. The old sorcerer has just completed the six year task of brewing a spoonful of the powder of life, and is preparing to administer it to a lifesized rag doll. Here is an early copy of the patchwork girl of oz book with the blue decorated cover. Margolotte had first made the girls form from the patchwork quilt and then she had dressed it with a patchwork skirt and an apron with pockets in. However, one of those motley followers is the patchwork girl and she absolutely steals the show. Vintage hardcover the patchwork of oz frank baum the. Ojo and unc nunkie are out of food, so they decide to journey to the emerald city where they will never starve. The patchwork girl of oz wikisource, the free online library. Of course, there is all the difference in the world between a film for children and a childish film the greatest childrens films are not in the least childish and it was agreed by the critics and the public alike that the oz film manufacturing. Beautiful color illustrated endpapers, and many fabulous. Beautiful color illustrated endpapers, and many fabulous color illustrations by john r neill throughout the text. Countless letters and suggestions on how to contact oz forced him to write the patchwork girl of oz in 19.
He wrote 14 novels in the oz series, plus 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. This printing is circa 1923 advertisements on back of half title page list to the cowardly lion of oz. The patchwork girl of oz, illustrated by frank baum. The magical practices and potions of the land of oz is the thread running through the patchwork girl. Frank baum is a childrens novel, the seventh in the oz series. Frank baums oz book series, which he was obliged to return to after a three year break due to his bankruptcy. The project gutenberg ebook of the patchwork girl of oz, by l.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. She was originally brought to life by a munchkin magician named dr. The book was first published on july 1, 19, with illustrations. Scraps is a teenaged possibly fourteen living rag doll made of patchwork, button eyes, brown yarn hair, a felt tongue, and pearl teeth.
Author of the road to oz, dorothy and the wizard in oz, the emerald city of oz, the land of oz, ozma of oz, the patchwork girl of oz, tiktok of. Adapted to film in 1914 through baums oz film manufacturing company. The complete unabridged text of the patchwork girl of oz by l. The glass cat the cat was made of glass, so clear and transparent that you could see through it as easily as through a window. See more ideas about wizard of oz, illustration and wizard of oz book. Vintage patchwork girl of oz book 1923 l frank baum.
The delphi classics edition of baum includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate ebooks quickly and easily. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 is a silent film made by l. The patchwork girl best known authors and titles are available on the free online library. What had started as a standalone fairytale, the wonderful wizard of oz, gave way to another stand. Fullcolour illustrated boards, black and white illustrated title page, 62 pp. Neill, many of them in color, and a new preface by oz expert and eltanin editor joseph nusbaum. Pipt, who has been stirring the powder of life for nine years. The project gutenberg ebook of the patchwork girl of oz. Wonderful vintage version of the patchwork girl of oz by l. The patchwork girl aka scraps is a fictional character created by l. In 1914, baum adapted the book to film through his oz film manufacturing company. Frank baum this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no. May 15, 1856 may 6, 1919 was an american author chiefly famous for his childrens books, particularly the wonderful wizard of oz and its sequels. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 the patchwork girl of oz.
Baum dedicated the book to sumner hamilton britton, the young son of his publisher sumner charles britton. The patchwork girl of oz was not wellreceived at the time of its release. Familiar oz characters and delightful new creatures join in whimsical adventures. The story begins with a visit by a young munchkin lad, ojo the unlucky, who with his unc nunkie. The book was first published on july 1, 19, with illustrations by john r. The patchwork girl of oz has captivated readers for over eighty years. Frank baum is a childrens novel, the 7th set in the land of oz. The patchwork girl, a free spirit if ever there was one, is brought to life in this story and then sets out into the wonderful world of oz to help her friend ojo find the ingredients for a magic potion to save. Along the way, they meet mewel, a waif and stray mule who leads them to dr.
Now, in this stunning new editionfeaturing all fiftyone of john r. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and the nascent medium of film. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 the 1st oz feature film. Frank baums patchwork girl of oz to create a new work inspired by and in reference to shelley and baums works. Frank baum 18561919 an unlucky munchkin boy named ojo must travel around oz gathering the ingredients for an antidote to the liquid of petrifaction which has turned his beloved uncle unc nunkie and the wife of the liquids creator into marble statues. Frank baums the oz film manufacturing company and based upon his book, the patchwork girl of oz. Im guessing this was printed in the 1930s or 1940s. Characters include the woozy, ojo the unlucky, unc nunkie, dr.
Frank baum and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With violet macmillan, frank moore, raymond russell, leontine dranet. The patchwork girl of oz is not about the patchwork girl of oz, but rather is the story of a little munchkin boy and his motley assortment of followers journeying across the land of oz in search of items that will create a magic capable of saving the boys beloved uncle. Frank baum, is a childrens novel, the 7th set in the land of oz. Baum dedicated the book to sumner hamilton britton, the young son of his publisher sumner charles britton the full text of the patchwork girl of oz can be found online here at project gutenbergs website. The story begins with a visit by a young munchkin lad, ojo the unlucky, who with. Although neills illustrations became iconic for the character, note where neill differed from the text. Wikipedia says he was a french acrobat, actor, screenwriter and producer and that he also appeared in his majesty the scarecrow of oz. In 1907, baum responded to countless readers letters, clamoring for more tales about the land of oz. Frank baum 1856 1919 yes, this is another wonderful oz book with all the old familiar characters and some new delightful ones. It was adapted into film in 1914 through baums oz film manufacturing company. The actor playing the patchwork girl is pierre couderc or the marvelous couderc.
Vintage patchwork girl of oz book 1925 l frank baum. The project gutenberg ebook of rinkitink in oz, by l. A twentieth century editionof l frank baums the patchwork girl of oz. Scraps is a character from the fantasy oz book series by l. The patchwork girl of oz dover childrens classics by l.
She first appeared in the patchwork girl of oz history. Critics appreciated its intentions, but bemoaned its execution. The patchwork girl of oz is the seventh book set in the land of oz. The story begins with a visit by a young munchkin lad, ojo the unlucky, who with his unc nunkie visit a reclusive magician, dr. Baums attempt to end the oz series with the emerald city of oz, lasted for only two years.
Eltanin publishings oz series includes all the original illustrations over by john r. Reprinted from original 19 edition, complete with blackandwhite illustrations. Neills original fullcolor plates as well as eighty blackandwhite illustrationsa whole new generation can discover the beauty and wonder of oz that have made. Frank baum being the 7th title in the oz series is also the strongest and best developed story so far and here we have a new feisty and strong willed charachter addded to oz, i. John r neill a boy, a patchwork girl, and a glass cat go on a mission to find the ingredients for a. The patchwork girl of oz features things like people getting turned into statues and one of them getting shrunken down so that a woman can carry him. Of publishers promotion, with 11 fullpage fullcolour and nine bw illustrations. Presented in hypertext format, patchwork girl uses intertextual allusions borrowed from canonical texts such as mary shelleys frankenstein and l. The patchwork girl of oz by l frank baum 19 wcolor and. Scraps comes from oz s eastern quadrant known as the munchkin country in the magical land of oz and eventually becomes the love interest of the scarecrow. Delightful story of a patchwork doll, who, after being brought to life by a magician, must find a way to break a spell that has turned two victims to marble. Neills original fullcolor plates as well as eighty blackandwhite illustrations a whole new generation can discover the beauty and wonder of oz that have made this classic series an enduring favorite. She appears in baum s seventh oz book titled the patchwork girl of oz, published in 19.
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