Vol. 26, no. 1 (Spring 1982)
| Editor-in-Chief | Barbara S. Koelle |
| Production Editor | Pat Tobias |
| Art Editor | Bill Eubank |
| Review Editor | David L. Greene |
| Bibliography Editor | Peter E. Hanff |
| Research Editor | Douglas A. Rossman |
| Drama Editor | Pat Tobias |
| Contributing Editors | John Fricke, Douglas G. Greene |
| Consulting Editors | Martin Gardner, Dick Martin, Michael Patrick Hearn |
Front cover art by “Marge” (King Kojo)
Back cover art by “Marge” (caricature of Ruth Plumly Thompson)
Spring 1982 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 R.P.T. Fairy Tale and Idea Company (Part 2)
In 1956, Ruth Plumly Thompson penned an autobiographical narrative covering her early career. The second installment picks up with the approach from Reilly & Lee to continue the Oz series. The first part was published in the Winter 1981 issue. Includes reproduced letters and newspaper columns, plus rare photos.
The Diamondback
An original and incomplete short story by L. Frank Baum, reproduced from the archives of Reilly & Lee and illustrated by Dick Martin.
Oz in Russia (Part 6)
In the sixth in a continuing series of articles, March Laumer concludes his look at Alexander Volkov’s “Magic Land” books (but not the series overall) with the fourth Volkov title, The Fiery God of the Marrans. This recurring feature began in the Spring 1975 issue.
Oz Under Scrutiny: Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz and The Road to Oz
The editors look at reviews of L. Frank Baum’s fourth and fifth Oz books contemporary with their original publication. Includes vintage advertising.
Ruth Plumly Thompson’s Maps
In the 1930s, Ruth Plumly Thompson revised and corrected the existing Oz and surrounding countries maps in an attempt to interest Reilly & Lee to publish them. These are reproduced as two double-page spreads.