Vol. 56, no. 3 (Winter 2012)
| Guest Editor | Sean P. Duffley |
| Production Editor | Marcus Mébès |
| Reviews Editor | Atticus Gannaway |
| Bibliography Editor | Peter E. Hanff |
| MGM Scrapbook Editor | John Fricke |
| Contributing Editors |
Angelica Carpenter, Jared Davis, David Tai |
Front cover art by Marcus Mébès, adapted from H. C. Edwards (The Wizard of Oz)
Back cover photograph by an unknown photographer (Lotta Faust)
Winter 2012 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 Wizard of Oz and How it Grew
Stephen Teller examines the evolution of the Wizard of Oz musical extravaganza, providing a detailed comparison of the different script versions, ranging from Baum’s original attempt (mostly authentic to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz), and ending with the revised version used in New York and beyond. This is the most comprehensive guide to the content of the show yet published in the Bugle. Includes a transcript of a 1902 article from The Philharmonic taking readers behind the scenes of the Chicago version of the show.
Oz Under Scrutiny: The Wizard of Oz Extravaganza
Craig J. Noble looks at reviews of The Wizard of Oz contemporary to its Chicago premiere.
Lotta’s Luster Lost?
Sean P. Duffley closely examines the breakout success of the song “Sammy” from the Wizard of Oz musical extravaganza, the performer with which it was most associated, Lotta Faust, and the imitation of her performance of the song that led to a lawsuit.
CuriOzity
The editors look at a songbook, created to promote “Hamlin’s Wizard Oil,” that includes lyrics from two Wizard of Oz songs and depictions of Anna Laughlin, David Montgomery, and Mabel Barrison (all current or former stars of the extravaganza).
Reviews
Fairy Tales on the Stage Pamami Press edition (fiction; reviewer Paul R. Bienvenue)
Namesake Book I by Isabelle Melançon and Megan Lavey-Heaton (graphic novel; reviewer Marcus Mébès)
Tales Told in Oz by Gregory Maguire (fiction; reviewer Stephen J. Teller)
A Bouquet for the Gardener: Martin Gardner Remembered edited by Mark Burstein (non-fiction; reviewer Scott Cummings)
Little Wizard Stories of Oz introduction by Martin Gardner (fiction; reviewer Scott Cummings)
And Toto, Too: The Wizard of Oz as a Spiritual Adventure by Nathan G. Castle (non-fiction; reviewer Richard R. Rutter)
The Wizard of Oz illustrated by Hoai Thu (fiction; reviewer Richard R. Rutter)
The Wizard of Oz at the Haberdasher Theater (theater; reviewer David Moyer)