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The Wizardry of Oz
The Wizardry of Oz
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The Wizard of Oz is one of the most popular and beloved motion pictures of all time. Seen by over one billion people worldwide since its 1939 premiere, Oz is an indelible part of our national consciousness---as much a part of our earliest childhood memories as it is an experience to be shared with succeeding generations. — Why does T... more » endure despite modern advances in film make-up and special effects? This new book explores the construction of Oz at the height of Hollywood's golden age, and under the auspices of filmdom's greatest studio. Written by the nations leading Oz authorities, and with a foreword by the Cowardly Lion's make-up man, The Wizardry of Oz is a fascinating trip over the rainbow---from concept to realization.
For the first time in print, details about Oz's make-ups, costumes and special effects are revealed, accompanied by rare stills, Technicolor test frames, and blueprints. Actual costumes and props---now priceless treasures---are presented from the archives of memorabilia collectors, supplemented with never-before-conducted interviews with Oz's cast and crew.
Included are behind-the-scenes stories of the stars---Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke and Margaret Hamilton---as they worked on the film; more than 260 color and black-and-white illustrations; a list of the films of one of Oz's "biggest" stars---Toto; the complete credits for the film, augmented from the M-G-M archives; and a bibliography.
The book is a must for anyone who's ever hummed, "We're off to see the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz!" Here then is The Wizard of Oz from the ground up---brick by yellow brick!
Author:
The Wizard of Oz is one of the most popular and beloved motion pictures of all time. Seen by over one billion people worldwide since its 1939 premiere, Oz is an indelible part of our national consciousness---as much a part of our earliest childhood memories as it is an experience to be shared with succeeding generations. — Why does T... more » endure despite modern advances in film make-up and special effects? This new book explores the construction of Oz at the height of Hollywood's golden age, and under the auspices of filmdom's greatest studio. Written by the nations leading Oz authorities, and with a foreword by the Cowardly Lion's make-up man, The Wizardry of Oz is a fascinating trip over the rainbow---from concept to realization.
For the first time in print, details about Oz's make-ups, costumes and special effects are revealed, accompanied by rare stills, Technicolor test frames, and blueprints. Actual costumes and props---now priceless treasures---are presented from the archives of memorabilia collectors, supplemented with never-before-conducted interviews with Oz's cast and crew.
Included are behind-the-scenes stories of the stars---Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke and Margaret Hamilton---as they worked on the film; more than 260 color and black-and-white illustrations; a list of the films of one of Oz's "biggest" stars---Toto; the complete credits for the film, augmented from the M-G-M archives; and a bibliography.
The book is a must for anyone who's ever hummed, "We're off to see the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz!" Here then is The Wizard of Oz from the ground up---brick by yellow brick!
ISBN-13: 9780517203330
ISBN-10: 0517203332
Publication Date: 10/12/1999
Pages: 224
Rating: 1
ISBN-10: 0517203332
Publication Date: 10/12/1999
Pages: 224
Rating: 1
4 stars, based on 1 rating
Genres:
- Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> Popular Culture
- Humor & Entertainment >> Movies >> History & Criticism
