The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Masterpiece Library Edition) by L. Frank Baum

When a cyclone strikes her farm, young Dorothy is transported to a fantastic world. To return home, she'll need the help of three new friends and that of the powerful wizard of Oz. Rediscover L. Frank Baum's classic in this elegant Masterpiece Library Edition. Deluxe, durably bound keepsake volume. Embossed covers with iridescent highlighting. Reinforced cloth quarter-binding. Paper is acid-free and of archival quality. Cream-color pages with font, type size, and line spacing chosen for comfortable reading. Ribbon bookmark. Includes W. W. Denslow's original illustrations. Dimensions: 6-1/2'' wide x 9-1/4'' high. 208 pages. L. Frank Baum's (1856-1919) popular Wizard of Oz, published in 1900, launched a number of sequels. Artist W. W. Denslow (1856-1915) is best known for his work on the Oz series.

Lyman Frank Baum was a US author, poet, playwright, actor, and independent filmmaker best known today as the creator - along with illustrator WW Denslow - of one of the most popular books in US children's literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. - [Wikipedia][1] [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._Frank_Baum