- Hardcover: 243 pages
- Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton (1 Oct 1989)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340508485
- ISBN-13: 978-0340508480
- Product Dimensions: 28.4 x 22.4 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 808,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Published to coincide with MGM's 50th anniversary relaunch of the movie worldwide, this book reveals the traumas that bedevilled the making of "The Wizard of Oz" in 1939. The book includes interviews with surviving actors and production personnel, as well as newly uncovered photographs.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the best book for any one who wants pictures, publicity photos, complete biograpies, or any thing else you can think of , from The Wizard Of Oz.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
A visual extravaganza down the yellow brick road!
9 Oct 2000
Format:Hardcover
I was excited when I heard this book was in the works, and am now thoroughly pleased and thrilled to see its results! This book is magnificient; such a fresh, original way to pay tribute to MGM's classic 1939 film. The 3-D elements of this book really allows the reader to interact with it. A terrific job by both the authors and folks at Intervisual Books.
One might think that the book is lacking something with only ten pages, but that is NOT the case. Each turn of the page is jam packed with beautiful imagery from "The Wizard of Oz". This includes exquisitely designed mechanical pop-ups, gatefolds, and mini-windows to open up with plenty of pictures of our favorite Oz characters and scenes. Also, the authors did a fine job in retelling the classic movie with a simple, elegant writing style.
From the moment you open the book you get to experience the imagery of Oz leap off the pages right before your very eyes. Get whisked away from Kansas with a 3-D tornado and watch the Wicked Witch melt. You can almost feel the wind against your face and hear the cackle of the old crone as she meets her demise.
Another fun and fine point about this book is the 'extra' CD which accompanies it. The author's claim it will let you 'click your heels to the beat'. Well, don't be surprised if your feet are marching to the beat. And, if it weren't for having to hold the book in your hands, you'd probably be slapping your knees, too!!
This is another exceptional Oz contribution from Jay Scarfone and William Stillman. They've pretty much covered it all ... historical research, collectibles treasury, and now a trip down the lighter side of the yellow brick road with a visually extravagant three-dimensional edition of MGM's classic movie. This book will be a classic in its own right. I highly recommend everyone buy two copies; one to 'play' with and one to keep!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Pop goes the Tin Man!
13 Jan 2001
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A sepia tornado hurls Dorothy's house out at you. Turn the page and the glorious color of Oz comes to life as Glinda hovers over Dorothy. Out of the many illustrated pop-up Oz books, this one is done with actual photos from our beloved movie! The book even creeks as Dorothy renders aid to the Tin Man. 11 pop-outs (6 of them are hidden in the side flaps) makes the reader part of the movie while turning the moving pages and lifting the flaps to discover all the familiar things we've grown to love. Just imagine melting the Wicked Witch at your will with only your fingertips. And if that's not enough, pop the CD out of it's pocket and into your player and listen to Judy Garland sing "Somewhere Over The Rainbow". Besides being a warm memento of the movie, this book is FUN!! Check out another Oz-some book by William Stillman and Jay Scarfone "The Wizardry Of OZ", they make great companion pieces.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
OZ-some!
10 Oct 2000
Format:Hardcover
This book was a WIZ of a WoW!
As you open each page, you see these incredible 3-D Pop-Ups! Plus you have hidden pannels to search through, AND a fun 7-minute long CD of song excerpts from the soundtrack of the movie (the Overture, "Over The Rainbow," etc.)
The kids will love it : IF they can get it away from the adults, that is!
This is a must-have book by the world's foremost OZ Experts -- Enjoy!
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