Vol. 20, no. 3 (Winter 1976)
| Editor-in-Chief | Jerry V. Tobias |
| Art Editor | Bill Eubank |
| Review Editor | David L. Greene |
| Research Editor | James E. Haff |
| Bibliography Editor | Peter E. Hanff |
| Consulting Editors | John Fricke, Martin Gardner, Douglas G. Greene, Dick Martin |
Layout and cover design by Bill Eubank
Wraparound cover art by John R. Neill (Sky Island)
Winter 1976 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 Coronado Fairyland
Scott Olsen discusses L. Frank Baum’s time vacationing in Coronado, California, between 1904 and 1910, and his impact there as a celebrity. Includes quotes from multiple newspapers.
Coronado Newspaper Clippings
A reproduction of several short poems by L. Frank Baum for newspapers in the Coronado area, along with a very brief interview with the author.
America in Oz (Part 2)
Harold E. Miner continues his examination of Baum’s references to the real-world United States in his Oz books, many of which have been rendered obscure over time. The first half of this article was published in the Winter 1975 issue.
Magic Belt Mysteries
James E. Haff considers the changing nature of the Magic Belt in Baum’s Oz books.
Reviews
Bibliographia Oziana by Peter E. Hanff and Douglas G. Greene (non-fiction; reviewer Charles Beecher Hogan)
The Lizard of Oz: An Adult Fable by Richard Seltzer (fiction; reviewer Ed Brody)
Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee (non-fiction; Ben Indick)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz New American Library edition (greeting card book; Edward Lauterbach)
The Wizard of Oz retold by R. Stent (Douglas G. Greene)