Today in History: Wizard of Oz: A Daily Dose of Oz Magic for Every Fan and Fanatic!

by William Stillman, Jay Scarfone

Today in Wizard of Oz features 365 days of fun facts and trivia about this American classic. The authors include every detail imaginable about the book as well as the film, reinterpretations of the story such as The Wiz and Wicked, the many awards, and the timeless music. Fascinating tidbits abound, from why make-up artist Jack Dawns kept the MGM film actors’ faces recognizable to why L. Frank Baum’s widow rebuffed a Disney adaptation. This book is the fan's ultimate guide to the yellow brick road.

384 pages, Paperback

First published September 28, 2006