The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Illustrations by Michael Sieben - Couverture rigide

Baum, L. Frank

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0062018086 ISBN 13 : 9780062018083

Editeur : Harper, 2013

Synopsis

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is more colorful and enchanting than you remember in this gorgeous illustrated edition of L. Frank Baum’s classic, a remarkable interpretation by celebrated artist Michael Sieben.

Journey back to a magical land rendered anew, and let Sieben’s stunning illustrations captivate your imagination as Dorothy Gale, her group of eccentric friends, and their sensational odyssey are brought back to life in this unique gift edition.

With art as fantastic and captivating as the characters they portray, Sieben’s depiction of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz will cast an unforgettable spell on you and your family; it’s a work to be cherished for generations.

This stunning edition brings the complete, classic story to a new generation with features that make it the perfect keepsake:

• A Timeless Friendship Story: Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on a journey where they discover that the qualities they seek were inside them all along.
• Stunning New Illustrations: Experience the Land of Oz like never before through the vibrant and imaginative art of Michael Sieben, which brings new life to every page.
• The Complete Classic Text: L. Frank Baum's original, unabridged story of wonder and adventure, perfect for reading aloud or for young readers discovering the magic for the first time.
• A Beautiful Gift Edition: With its captivating artwork and high-quality presentation, this book is a collectible keepsake to be cherished by families for generations.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900 and received enormous, immediate success. Baum went on to write seventeen additional novels in the Oz series. Today, he is considered the father of the American fairy tale. His stories inspired the 1939 classic film The Wizard of Oz, one of the most widely viewed movies of all time.

MinaLima is an award-winning graphic design studio founded by Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, renowned for establishing the visual graphic style of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series. Specializing in graphic design and illustration, Miraphora and Eduardo have continued their involvement in the Harry Potter franchise through numerous design commissions, from creating all the graphic elements for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort, to designing award-winning publications for the brand. Their best-selling books include Harry Potter and the Philospher’s Stone, Harry Potter Film Wizardry, The Case of Beasts: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Archive of Magic: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts screenplays. MinaLima studio is renowned internationally for telling stories through design and has created its own MinaLima Classics series, reimagining a growing collection of much-loved tales including Peter Pan, The Secret Garden, and Pinocchio.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

In this dazzling full-color gift edition, L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is brought to life with specially commissioned illustrations by contemporary artist and designer Michael Sieben.

Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her friends as they travel to the Emerald City in search of the great Wizard of Oz in this new, complete and unabridged edition of the classic tale that winds its way from Kansas to faraway places and back. From the land of the Munchkins to the deadly poppy field, from encounters with ferocious Kalidahs, Winged Monkeys, and Fighting Trees to battles with the Wicked Witches of the East and West, the magic of Baum's story is beautifully reimagined through the extraordinary art of Michael Sieben.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Harper
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0062018086
• ISBN 13: 9780062018083
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Sieben Michael
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: HarperCollins Publishers Ireland; enquiries@harpercollins.ie; ; Macken House, 39/40 Mayor Street Upper; Dublin 1; D01 C9W8; Irlande