The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Illustrations by Michael Sieben

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Illustrations by Michael Sieben
Authors and Contributors      By (author) L. Frank Baum
Illustrated by Michael Sieben
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 146
Category/GenreClassic fiction (pre c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9780062018083
ClassificationsDewey:813.52
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint Harper Design
Publication Date 19 February 2013
Publication Country United States

Description

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is more colorful and enchanting than you remember in this gorgeous illustrated edition of L. Frank Baum's classic, a remarkable interpretation by celebrated artist Michael Sieben. Journey back to a magical land rendered anew, and let Sieben's stunning illustrations captivate your imagination as Dorothy Gale, her group of eccentric friends, and their sensational odyssey are brought back to life in this unique gift edition. With art as fantastic and captivating as the characters they portray, Sieben's depiction of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz will cast an unforgettable spell on you and your family; it's a work to be cherished for generations.

Author Biography

L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900 and received enormous, immediate success. Baum went on to write seventeen additional novels in the Oz series. Today, he is considered the father of the American fairy tale. His stories inspired the 1939 classic film The Wizard of Oz, one of the most widely viewed movies of all time.Michael Sieben is a professional designer and illustrator, primarily within the sub-culture of skateboarding, whose work has been exhibited and reviewed worldwide as well as featured in numerous illustration anthologies. He is a staff writer and illustrator for Thrasher magazine, and a weekly columnist for VICE.com. He is also a founding member of Okay Mountain Gallery and Collective in Austin, Texas, as well as the cofounder of Roger Skateboards. The author of There's Nothing Wrong with You (Hopefully), he lives and works in Austin.