Vol. 49, no. 1 (Spring 2005)
| Acting Editor-in-Chief | Sean P. Duffley |
| Production Editor | Marcus Mébès |
| Bibliography Editor | Peter E. Hanff |
| Acting Review Editor | Joe Bongiorno |
| Contributing Editors | Angelica Carpenter, David Moyer |
Front cover art by Illusive Arts Entertainment (Dorothy comic)
Back cover photograph by an unknown photographer (Anna Laughlin as Dorothy, 1902’s The Wizard of Oz)
Spring 2005 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.
Dorothy: An Interview and Examination
Marcus Mébès and Jeff Rester interview the crew behind the new comic book Dorothy, including creator Greg Mannino, writer Mark Masterson, and actor Catie Fisher. The comic uses photographs and digital art to retell the familiar Oz story with a modern teenager.
J. L. Bell looks at Baum’s characterization of Dorothy as a bold adventure-seeker, and even dangerous to those who oppose her, starkly in contrast to her portrayal in the famous MGM movie.
Anna Laughlin Speaks Out
An interview with Anna Laughlin, originator of the role of Dorothy in the 1902 musical extravaganza, reprinted from a newspaper ca. August 1925. Accompanied by an introduction from Sean P. Duffley.
In Memoriam
Additional tributes to Fred Meyer (Secretary, the Oz Club, 1957–96). Also: Cynthia Baum Tassini (niece of L. Frank Baum).
Reviews
Was by the Human Race Theatre Company (theater; reviewer Dee Michel)
Dorothy chapters 1 and 2 by Greg Mannino and Mark Masterson (comic; reviewer Rich Handley)
The Merry Mountaineer of Oz by Lin Carter (fiction; reviewer M.A. Berg)
The Tired Tailor of Oz by Lin Carter (fiction; reviewer M.A. Berg)
In Search of Dorothy by David Anthony (fiction; reviewer Joe Bongiorno)
The Giant King of Oz by Chris Dulabone (fiction; reviewer Jeff Rester)
Dunkiton Press #13: Fourth of July edited by Ruth Berman (fiction; reviewer M.A. Berg)
Ophie Out of Oz by Kathleen O’Dell (fiction; reviewer Denise Sciandra)
Sassy Ann and Teddy Bear in Oz by Ozma Elaine Macejak (fiction; reviewer Joe Bongiorno)