Vol. 17, no. 2 (Autumn 1973)
| Editorial Staff | John Fricke, David L. Greene, James E. Haff, Peter E. Hanff, and Jerry V. Tobias |
Front cover art by Dick Martin, adapted from an advertising poster (1902’s The Wizard of Oz)
Back cover art by Dick Martin, adapted from an advertising poster (1902’s The Wizard of Oz)
Autumn 1973 Selected Contents
This is a guide to the articles and reviews from the issue that will most benefit researchers, scholars, and collectors. The printed issue includes additional content such as news, editorial letters, and other commentary-based departments.
The Oz Film Manufacturing Company (Part 3)
Richard Mills and David L. Greene conclude their detailed account of the creation of L. Frank Baum’s Hollywood studio, focusing in this installment on The Last Egyptian, Violet’s Dreams, The Gray Nun of Belgium, and the various attempts made to save the failing company. Includes vintage advertising and clippings. The first two parts of the essay were published in the Christmas 1972 and Spring 1973 issues, respectively.
L. Frank Baum on His Films
David L. Greene gives context to correspondence between L. Frank Baum and his publisher, Frank K. Reilly, discussing the rise and fall of the Oz Film Company.
She Gets a Letter…
A reproduction of one installment of L. Frank Baum’s Our Landlady newspaper column from 1890. The variable print quality makes some sections hard to read. Accompanied by an introduction by Matilda J. Gage.
Bibliographia Baumiana
Dick Martin collates bibliographical data about the early printings of Baum’s non-Oz books. This installment focuses on The Daring Twins and Phoebe Daring.
The Wizard’s Magic
Kenneth J. Reckford considers the development of the Wizard’s abilities as a genuine magician, and what to make of inconsistent reports of his magic during the time of his rule of Oz.
Reviews
The Wizard of Oz with the Children’s Playhouse (music; reviewer Terry Martell)
The Wizard of Oz Tale-Spinners for Children version (audio drama; reviewer Terry Martell)
The Further Adventures of the Wizard of Oz (audio drama; reviewer Terry Martell)