Vol. 22, no. 2 (Autumn 1978)
| Acting Editors-in-Chief | James E. Haff and Dick Martin |
| Art Editor | Bill Eubank |
| Review Editor | David L. Greene |
| Research Editor | James E. Haff |
| Bibliography Editor | Peter E. Hanff |
| Drama Editor | Pat Tobias |
| Contributing Editors | Jerry V. Tobias, John Fricke |
| Consulting Editors | Martin Gardner, Douglas G. Greene, Michael Patrick Hearn |
Layout and cover design by Bill Eubank
Wraparound cover art by Dick Martin (The Visitors from Oz)
Autumn 1978 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.
Magic in Thompson’s Oz
Hugh Pendexter III looks at the different varieties and operatives of magic across Thompson’s Oz books, and he makes some comparisons to the conclusions reached in his previous article, “The Magic of Baum” (Spring 1977).
The Curious Case of King Kaliko
Phyllis Ann Karr briefly examines the changing personality of the Nome King’s Chief Steward (and ultimate replacement).
The Wizard of Oz Pop-Ups and Other Novelties
Robin Olderman details multiple Wizard of Oz pop-up editions that will be of interest to collectors. She provides particularly good information for items from the 1960s and ’70s, including two oversized Hallmark greeting cards.
The Return of Dick Weemins
An original short story by L. Frank Baum, reprinted from the July 1897 issue of The National Magazine. Accompanied by illustrations by Bill Eubank.
Bibliographia Pseudonymiana
James E. Haff collates bibliographical data about the books Baum wrote under psuedonyms. This installment focuses on Aunt Jane’s Nieces in Society. A correction to this article would be run in the Autumn 1981 issue.
Reviews
The Enchanted Island of Oz by Ruth Plumly Thompson (fiction; reviewer Jay Delkin)
Catalogue for an Exhibition of Original Drawings and Books for Children by W. W. Denslow, November 30—December 16, 1977 with introduction by Michael Gessel and Lawrence Malcic (exhibit catalog; reviewer David L. Greene)