Vol. 66, no. 2 (Autumn 2022)
| Editor-in-Chief | Sarah K. Crotzer |
| Production Editor | Sarah K. Crotzer (uncredited) |
| Bibliography Editor | Peter E. Hanff |
| News Editor | Zoe O’Haillin-Berne |
| Reviews Editor | Atticus Gannaway |
| Oz Gazette Editor | Nick Campbell |
| Editorial Assistant | Christina Maffa |
Front cover art by Janet K. Lee (Jack Pumpkinhead and the Sawhorse)
Interior front and back cover art by Tesia Dugan Benson (mood boards for Dobama’s The Land of Oz)
Back cover art by Janet K. Lee (Ozma)
Autumn 2022 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.
Poppies and Tall Crowns (Part 2)
In the second half of her interview, graphic novel artist Janet K. Lee discusses the influence of Vietnamese fairy tales on Sea Sirens, the challenges of adapting Sky Island as a sequel, and the importance of her color palette. Part 1 of the interview was published in the Spring 2022 issue.
John Dough and the Alchemist
Robert B. Luehrs analyzes John Dough and the Cherub for signs of alchemical philosophy.
The Land of Oz: Making Magic with George Brant and Nathan Motta at Dobama Theatre
Writer George Brant and musical director Nathan Motta preview the premiere of their new musical based on Baum’s second Oz book. Sheet music is included for Tip’s song, “Won’t You Be My Friend.” In addition, mood boards by costume designer Tesia Dugan Benson are displayed on this issue’s internal covers.
What Earthquake?
Robin Hess tracks real San Francisco-area earthquakes in search of the exact location and date of the one that sent Dorothy, Zeb, Eureka, and Jim to Oz in Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz.
Oz on Twin Cities Stages
Ruth Berman presents a comprehensive overview of Ozian stage productions in the Minneapolis area since the 1960s, with special attention given to Hebrew-language productions. Includes vintage newspaper clippings.
An Ozzy Play in London Town
In this interview, Ian McFarlane—a lifelong fan of Oz who lives in the UK—reveals the process that led to his writing and directing Forever Oz, which is reviewed elsewhere in this issue.
Reviews
Forever Oz (theater; reviewer Nick Campbell)
The Brides of Maracoor by Gregory Maguire (fiction; reviewer Alan Wise)
El Maravilloso Mago de Oz illustrated by Iban Barrenetxea (fiction; reviewer Judy Bieber)
Lights, Camera, Witchcraft: A Critical History of Witches in American Film and Television by Heather Greene (non-fiction; reviewer Ryan Bunch)
Oz: A Symphonic Poem by Giorgio Coslovich (music; reviewer David Diket)
The Wizard of Oz Adventure Book Game (game; reviewer Sarah K. Crotzer)