2 Books!
THE WIZARD OF OZ
by
L. Frank Baum
Illustrated by
Michael Hague
THE BOOK OF DRAGONS
Selected and llustrated by
Michael Hague
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THE WIZARD OF OZ
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Pictorial Hardcover with unclipped dust jacket; 219 pages; Size Approx. 8 1/4 X 10 1/4.
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Published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston; copyright 1982; 1st Edition.
Details: "The Wizard of Oz is an American classic. Born with this century, it is one of the most beloved children's books ever written. With this book, L. Frank Baum fulfilled his wish to create an American fairy tale in tune with the twentieth century, one 'written solely to please children.' Now, eight decades later, Michael Hague's extraordinary illustrations show us the enchanted land of Oz as it has never been seen before.
The inhabitants of Oz have become part of American folklore. When Dorothy and Toto are suddenly swept off the plains of Kansas to the land of Oz, they meet up with some of the most endearing characters ever created -- the Scarecrow, the Tin Wood-man, and the Cowardly Lion. Together, they set off on a fantastic journey down the yellow brick road in search of the wonderful Wizard of Oz." (from the dust jacket flap) ISBN 0030616611
The book has a hard cover pictorial binding; illustrated endpapers; beautifully illustrated with illustrations in color.
THE BOOK OF DRAGONS
Details: "For thousands of years, the legendary dragon has inspired awe and wonder in cultures the world over. Fearsome in strength, ferocious in appetite, yet majestic in bearing, this fabulous beast has long been a favorite subject of artists and storytellers.
Now Michael Hague, one of America's most beloved painters of fantasy, boldly captures seventeen classic dragon tales, armed only with the magic of his paintbrush. Here beside the heroics of Perseus, St. George, and Sigurd are the adventures of the girl who slew a dragon and became queen of China, as well as the dazzling comic twists of Kenneth Grahame's The Reluctant Dragon and E. Nesbit's The Dragon Tamers. Here too are such magical authors as J.R.R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and Italo Calvino.
The mythical dragon will be very real indeed for all who read these enchanting tales and pore over the twenty full-color and sixteen black-and-white illustrations. Michael Hague's art has never breathed more fire." (from the dust jacket flap) ISBN 0688108792
The book has red boards with a navy blue cloth spine; picture of dragon blind-stamped on the front cover; gilt lettering on the spine; illustrated endpapers.
Fine additions for your bookshelf!
Condition: There are a couple of names written in the front of The Wizard of Oz; there is a bent corner tip; otherwise, the book is in very good condition with a firm binding and clean pages. The dust jacket is showing light wear; otherwise, it is in very good condition. The Book of Dragons - The book and dust jacket are in very good condition with a firm binding and clean pages.
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