Wizard of Oz Bookshop
Aisle 7 - The Movie
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Because there are now so many items based on The Movie available, this aisle now carries only videos, books, and music related to The Movie. For those looking for toys and games, take a look at aisle 8. Clothing and accessories, jewelry, and home décor are available in aisle 10. Some items are also available in aisle 9 and aisle 12.
Unless otherwise noted, all videos sold in this shop are in VHS format, and in the NTSC standard, which means they will only work in North American VCRs.
The Wizard of Oz. The famous movie, with Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Frank Morgan, Margaret Hamilton, Billie Burke, and Toto, too!
- 3-DVD Collector's Edition, with a documentary on L. Frank Baum, earlier Oz movies, reproductions of vintage print materials, and everything in the 2-DVD set below.
- 2-DVD Special Edition, with a new Ultra-Resolution digital transfer, commentary by John Fricke, documentaries, a remixed stereo soundtrack, French soundtrack, French and Spanish subtitles, Harold Arlen's onset home movies, bloopers and outtakes, and a jukebox of audio features.
- DVD edition (Region 1 encoding, NTSC format, with English and French soundtracks and subtitles).
- DVD edition gift set, with script, photo, and poster reproductions (Region 1 encoding, NTSC format, with English and French soundtracks and subtitles).
- DVD Essential Classics — Family Films set, with Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and The Goonies (Region 1 encoding, NTSC format, with English and French soundtracks and subtitles).
- VHS video edition (NTSC format).
- VHS video edition (NTSC format), as above, dubbed into Spanish.
- VHS video edition, Le Magicien d'Oz (NTSC format), dubbed into French.
- VHS video edition gift set (NTSC format), with extra goodies.
- VHS edition (PAL format).
- Le Magicien d'Oz is available from Amazon.fr on both DVD (Region 2, SECAM format, with French, English, and Italian soundtracks, and subtitles in English, French, Italian, Dutch, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Romanian, and Bulgarian), a 2-disc DVD set, and VHS (SECAM format, French soundtrack).
- Der Zauberer von Oz is available from Amazon.de on both DVD (Region 2, PAL format, with German, English, and Spanish language tracks, and subtitles in German, English, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Hebrew, Turkish, Polish, Greek, Czech, Hungarian, Icelandic, and Croatian), another single DVD, a 2-disk DVD set, another 2-disk DVD set, and VHS (PAL format, German soundtrack).
- Ozu no Mahotsukai is available from Amazon.co.jp on both DVD (Region 2, NTSC format), the 3-disk DVD set, a bargain DVD, another DVD, and VHS (NTSC, Japanese soundtrack). (NOTE: Although Amazon.co.jp displays some pages in English, you will probably need a browser that can read Japanese characters to successfully navigate these pages.)
The Good News Radio Show: The Wizard of Oz. A 1939 radio show preview for The Movie, featuring the public debut of many of the songs. Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Harold Arlen, and the original Scarecrow from 1902, Fred Stone, all appear. Also includes Leo Is On the Air, MGM's radio commercial for The Movie.
The Wizard of Oz. A 1950 radio adaptation of The Movie, with Judy Garland recreating her role as Dorothy.
- CD editions.
- Audiocassette edition.
- Also available directly from the publishers, Radio Spirits, in both cassette and CD versions.
The Wizard of Oz: The Screenplay by Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, and Edgar Allan Woolf, edited by Michael Patrick Hearn. Every word uttered in the film, and some that were cut. Includes song lyrics and an introduction by Hearn.
The Wizard of Oz. A handsome coffee table book, containing the script and dozens of pictures, taken directly from The Movie. Includes song lyrics and a forward by John Russell Taylor.
The Wizard of Oz: The Official 50th Anniversary Pictorial History by John Fricke, Jay Scarfone, and William Stillman. Probably the most thorough and complete book about The Movie ever written. The complete history of The Movie and its production, release, and legend. Illustrated with numerous photographs. Introduction by Jack Haley, Jr. Highly recommended!
- Hardcover edition.
- Paperback editions.
The Making of The Wizard of Oz by Aljean Harmetz. An in-depth behind-the-scenes look at how the classic film came to be. Includes casting, scripting, scoring, filming, and more. Introduction by Margaret Hamilton.
- Sixtieth anniversary paperback edition, with a new preface by the author.
Down the Yellow Brick Road: The Making of The Wizard of Oz by Doug McClelland. A look at how The Movie was made.
- First edition.
- Fiftieth anniversary (1989) reprint edition.
The Wizardry of Oz by William Stillman and Jay Scarfone. A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Movie, with many previously unpublished photographs. Special emphasis on the technical side of the production, including the special effects.
- Hardcover edition.
- Paperback edition.
MGM: When the Lion Roars by Peter Hay. A behind-the-scenes look at the studio that made The Movie.
The MGM Story by John Douglas Eames. Another behind-the-scenes look at the studio that made The Movie.
Judy Garland and The Wizard of Oz: The All Wonderful and All True Pictorial Book of Trivia by Rita E. Piro. This book covers both The Movie, incuding quizzes, and the career of Judy Garland.
The Ruby Slippers of Oz by Rhys Thomas. The history behind, and an examination of, the most famous pair of shoes in movie history. Includes an inventory of how many pairs actually exist and where they're located.
Treasure! The Search for the Ruby Slippers. This television documentary from 2001 looks at the creation of the most famous pair of shoes in movie history, and where they went after The Wizard of Oz was completed.
The Ruby Slippers, Madonna's Bra, and Einstein's Brain: The Locations of America's Pop Culture Artifacts by Chris Epting. A travelogue of where many American pop culture items are now, including some famous footware.
A Tribute to The Wizard of Oz. This made-for-video documentary is a tribute to The Wizard of Oz, focusing primarily on the make-up.
- One DVD (NTSC format).
The Wizard of Oz soundtrack. The definitive soundtrack set to The Movie, digitally remastered from the original tapes. All of the songs from The Movie, plus background music, songs cut from The Movie, audio tests, rehearsals, and other extra treasures. Highly recommended!
- Two CD set from Rhino Records.
Selections from The Wizard of Oz. Not the complete soundtrack, but all of your favorite songs are here.
- CD edition.
- Another CD edition.
The Wizard of Oz: The Story and Songs. The complete soundtrack (dialogue, sound effects, and music) edited down to fit on one CD for your listening pleasure.
The Wizard of Oz Highlights. Songs and music from the Royal Shakespeare Company's 1988 stage production of The Wizard of Oz.
The Wizard of Oz in Concert. A 1996 benefit concert/revue, based on The Movie. Features Jewel as Dorothy, Jackson Browne as the Scarecrow, Roger Daltrey as the Tin Woodman, Nathan Lane as the Cowardly Lion, and the Harlem Boys Choir.
- VHS edition (NTSC format).
The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True. Music from the 1996 concert/revue.
The Wizard of Oz: Original 1998 Cast Album. Music from the 1998 touring stage production of The Wizard of Oz, based on The Movie. Features Jessica Grové as Dorothy, Eartha Kitt as the Wicked Witch of the West, and Mickey Rooney as the Wizard.
The Wizard of Oz: 2001 Australian Cast Album. Music from the 2001 Australian stage production of The Wizard of Oz, based on The Movie. Features Nikki Webster as Dorothy.
Duets by Barbra Streisand and various other artists. An album of Barbra Streisand singing alongside other artists, covering her entire career. Includes two tracks of note to Oz fans, "Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead" with Harold Arlen, and "Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again" with Judy Garland.
The Wizard of Oz Suite by Phil Wilson. Instrumental big band/jazz renditions of some of The Movie's music. (NOTE: Only the first seven tracks are Oz; the second half is other, unrelated works.)
DJ's Choice Tribute to The Wizard of Oz. A collection of tributes to the music from The Movie.
Drew's Famous Tribute to The Wizard of Oz. Another tribute collection.
Sing-Along: The Wizard of Oz. Sing along to your favorite songs from The Wizard of Oz, karaoke style.
- CD edition.
The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, and the Animals. Karaoke songs from two shows, plus a few other songs about animals.
- CD edition.
Oz and Beyond: The Music of Harold Arlen cast album. Songs by the Oz songwriter, including two tracks devoted to The Movie — and yes, one is "Over the Rainbow."
Dear Dorothy: The Oz Sessions by Chad Lawson. A recent interpretation of the music from The Movie.
The Best of Meco by Meco Monardo. Remember the disco versions of the themes from Star Wars and Close Encounters of the Third Kind back in the late '70s? These are on here, along with Meco's disco medley of music from The Wizard of Oz. It has to be heard to be believed!
The Wizard of Oz and Other Harold Arlen Songs by Shorty Rogers. Bandleader Shorty Rogers puts his own unique swing on The Wizard of Oz.
Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. The classic rock album that some claim can be used as an alternative soundtrack to The Wizard of Oz. (Hint: Start playing the CD at the lion's third roar in the opening credits...)
The Wizard of Oz: Vocal Selections by E. Y. "Yip" Harburg and Harold Arlen. The music and lyrics to "Over the Rainbow," "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead," "We're Off to See the Wizard," "If I Only Had a Brain," and "The Merry Old Land of Oz."
The Wizard of Oz Easy Piano Edition. The sheet music to "Over the Rainbow," "If I Only Had a Brain," and all of the other famous songs from The Movie, in an easy piano edition.
- Paperback music book editions.
Fingerstyle Wizard: The Wizard of Oz for Solo Guitar. The famous music, playable on your guitar.
Selections from The Wizard of Oz. Music books of some of the famous movie music, arranged for a variety of instruments.
- Alto sax.
- Flute.
- Piano accompaniment.
- Tenor sax.
- Trombone.
- Trumpet.
Songs from The Wizard of Oz Play-a-Song Book. All of the lyrics, plus an electronic keypad that plays the music so you can sing along.
- Hardcover book. Battery included.
Over the Rainbow by E. Y. Harburg and Harold Arlen. A picture book of the song's lyrics, with new illustrations by Julia Noonan.
- Hardcover editions.
- Paperback edition.
Over the Rainbow by E. Y. Harburg. The lyrics to The Movie's most famous song, published as a poem, with illustrations by Maxfield Parrish.
The Wizard of Oz Movie Storybook by Gail Herman. A picture book-style retelling of the story of The Movie, in simple words and with lots of pictures.
The Wizard of Oz Movie Storybook by Jan Wahl. A picture book-style retelling of the story of The Movie, in simple words and with lots of pictures.
- Two different editions of this book.
The Wizard of Oz: With Pictures from the MGM Classic Starring Judy Garland by Horace J. Elias. An adaptation of The Movie's story in book form, with many photographs illustrating it.
- Two different editions of this book.
The Wizard of Oz : The Film Classic Comes to Life With Sound and Stunning Three-Dimension by William Stillman and Jay Scarfone. A pop-up adaptation of The Movie's story, with a sing-along CD of the music.
Color Your Own Classic Movie Posters by Marty Noble. Many classic movie posters for you to color, including The Movie.
BFI Classics: The Wizard of Oz by Salman Rushdie. The author of The Satanic Verses analyzes The Movie and the hold it has on us. Published by the British Film Institute.
- Paperback edition.
- Le Magicien d'Oz, translation into French.
Over the Rainbow: The Wizard of Oz As a Secular Myth of America by Paul Nathanson. A critical, scholarly examination of the themes, imagery, iconography, and other aspects of The Movie.
- Hardcover edition.
- Paperback edition.
Award-Winning Films of the 1930s by John Howard Reid. Eighty prize-winning films of the 1930s are discussed in detail, with complete cast and technical credits, and background notes. Besides The Wizard of Oz, the book also gives an overview of the career of director Victor Fleming.
- Paperback edition
The Zen of Oz: Ten Spiritual Lessons from Over the Rainbow by Joey Green. Using the world's most-watched movie to introduce the basic ideas of Zen Buddhism.
- Hardcover edition.
- Paperback edition.
- Audiocassette edition (abridged).
Judy Garland: World's Greatest Entertainer by John Fricke. A thorough, balanced look at the life and career of Judy Garland. Includes hundreds of photographs. Highly recommended!
Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland by Gerald Clarke. A warts-and-all biography of Judy Garland.
- Hardcover editions.
- Paperback editions.
Judy Garland: A Portrait in Art and Anecdote by John Fricke. An appreciation of Judy Garland through photos and stories.
Judy by Gerold Frank. The author of one of the best-known Judy Garland biographies is back with a follow-up.
- Hardcover edition.
- Paperback edition.
Rainbow: The Stormy Life of Judy Garland by Christopher Finch. One of the earliest, and best, biographies of Judy Garland.
- Many different editions of this book.
Judy Garland: The Concert Years. Judy sings many of her famous songs, including a terrific "Over the Rainbow" as the finale.
- DVD edition (NTSC format, Region 1 encoding).
- VHS video edition (NTSC format).
Judy Garland: Live at the London Palladium. A live concert, recorded on film, including some numbers with her teenaged daughter, Liza Minnelli. Yes, Judy sings "Over the Rainbow," along with many other songs.
- DVD edition (NTSC format, Region 1 encoding).
- VHS video edition (NTSC format).
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows. The television mini-series, starring Tammy Blanchard and Judy Davis in their Emmy-winning roles as Judy Garland. Includes a segment on the production of The Wizard of Oz.
- DVD edition (Region 1 encoding, NTSC format).
- VHS video edition (NTSC format).
- DVD edition (Region 2 encoding, PAL format).
- VHS video edition (PAL format).
Judy Garland commemorative stamp. The United States Postal Service honored Judy Garland in 2006 with a commemorative stamp.
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Heart of the Tin Man by Jack Haley. Compiled from his own writings, this is the autobiography of the actor who played the Tin Man in The Movie.
Notes on a Cowardly Lion by John Lahr. The biography of the man who played the Cowardly Lion. Written by his son.
- Hardcover edition.
- Paperback editions.
The Eighth Lively Art: Conversations with Painters, Poets, Musicians, and the Wicked Witch of the West by Wesley Wehr. The subtitle says it all. This book profiles many types of artists, but Margaret Hamilton is the only actor to be included.
- Hardcover edition.
- Paperback edition.
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special. This 1976 television special, hosted by Lynde, features Margaret Hamilton as a special guest, recreating her role as the Wicked Witch of the West. The most surreal moment? Lynde and Hamilton interviewing KISS! (They just don't make television like that anymore, for some reason.)
- One DVD (Region 1 encoding, NTSC format).
With a Feather on My Nose by Billie Burke. The autobiography of the actress who played Glinda — and that's only a small part of her life.
- Hardcover edition.
- Paperback edition.
With Powder on My Nose by Billie Burke. Make-up and household tips from the actress who played Glinda.
- Hardcover edition.
The Other Side of Oz by Buddy Ebsen. Although best known today for his television roles as Jed Clampett and Barnaby Jones, Buddy Ebsen spent two weeks playing the Tin Woodman in The Wizard of Oz. This is just one of the many stories he has to relate in this autobiography.
- Hardcover edition.
- You can also order an autographed edition through the official Buddy Ebsen website, www.buddyebsen.com.
The Munchkins of Oz by Stephen Cox. Profiles of the actors and actresses who brought the Munchkins to life, and how Oz impacted their lives.
We're Off to See the Munchkins. Documentary about the little people who played the Munchkins, the making of The Wizard of Oz, and their lives today. Hosted by John Fricke.
- VHS videocassette (NTSC format).
Memories Of A Munchkin: An Illustrated Walk Down The Yellow Brick Road by Meinhardt Raabe. The actor who played the Munchkin Coroner writes his memoirs.
Short and Sweet: The Life of the Lollipop Munchkin by Jerry Maren. The middle member of the Lollipop Guild writes his autobiography.
I, Toto: The Autobiography of Terry, the Dog Who Was Toto by Willard Carroll. Okay, it's not really an autobiography, but otherwise, the title probably says it all. This covers all of Terry's long career in Hollywood, not just The Wizard of Oz.
Hollywood's Child: Dancing Through Oz by Caren Marsh-Doll. Caren Marsh-Doll had a long and storied career in Hollywood and on Broadway, and in this book she presents her memoirs. Oz fans will be especially interested in this book, as she was one of Judy Garland's stand-ins during the filming of The Wizard of Oz.
Who Put the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz? Yip Harburg, Lyricist by Harold Myerson and Ernie Harburg. A thorough biography of the man who wrote the words to The Movies songs, as well as an examination of his work. One entire chapter is devoted to Oz.
Yip Sings Harburg. Yip Harburg sings some of the music that he made famous — including songs from The Wizard of Oz.
Harold Arlen: Rhythm, Rainbow, and Blues by Edward Jablonski. Biography of the Oz songwriter.
- Hardcover edition.
- Paperback edition.
Harold Arlen: Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Video documentary on the songwriter.
- DVD edition. (Region 1 encoding.)
- VHS video edition (NTSC format).
Harold Arlen Sings Sweet and Hot. Harold Arlen sings some of the songs he made famous, including "Over the Rainbow."
A Tree Is a Tree by King Vidor. Biography of the director who, among his works, directed the Kansas scenes in The Wizard of Oz.
- Unknown editions.
- Un Árbol Es un Árbol, Spanish-language edition.
King Vidor on Film Making by King Vidor. The director explains the filmmaking process.
King Vidor by King Vidor, as interviewed by Nancy Dowd and David Shepard. An oral history of the director.
Lion of Hollywood: The Life and Legend of Louis B. Mayer by Scott Eyman. The biography of the most powerful executive during Hollywood's Golden Age — and the man ultimately responsible for bringing The Wizard of Oz to the screen.
Technicolor Movies: The History of Dye Transfer Movies by Richard W. Haines. Since Technicolor was such an integral part of the success of the MGM film version of The Wizard of Oz, and it was one of the earliest Technicolor triumphs, Oz movie fans ought to be interested in this book.
The Wizard of Oz Collector's Treasury by Jay Scarfone and William Stillman. A thorough catalog, fully illustrated in color, of Wizard of Oz collectibles, many of them from The Movie.
2008 Wizard of Oz calendars. Spend the whole year in Oz!
- Wall calendar, with scenes from The Movie.
- Day-to-day desk calendar.
2009 Wizard of Oz calendar. Order early for this special calendar commemorating seventy years of the famous movie version.
- Wall calendar, with scenes from The Movie.
A Prairie Home Collection. Three made-for-television specials based on the radio series A Prairie Home Companion. The first DVD features Bobby McFerrin, who performs his one-man a cappella rendition of The Wizard of Oz.
- Three-DVD set.
Disney — For Our Children: The Concert. Recording of a 1992 concert to benefit the Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Includes Bobby McFerrin's one-man a cappella rendition of The Wizard of Oz.
- One CD.
The Wizard of Oz Cookbook. Recipes inspired by Kansas, Munchkinland, the Emerald City, and every point in between.
Cooking in Oz: Kitchen Wizardry from America's Favorite Fairy Tale by Elaine Willingham and Stephen Cox. You, too, can be a wizard in the kitchen! Forward by Movie Munchkin Margaret Pellegrini.
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road by Stuart M. Kaminsky. Murder mystery novel set amidst the backdrop of the MGM studio and the production of one of their newest movies, The Wizard of Oz. (NOTE: Not recommended for young children because of mature themes and subject matter.)
- Paperback edition.
- CD edition.
- Audiocassette edition.
The Wizard of Oz: Rescue of the Emerald City. Three episodes of the 1990-91 Wizard of Oz animated series, based on The Movie, now available on DVD.
- DVD (Region 1).
- DVD (Region 2), with four episodes.
- VHS (NTSC format).
The Wizard of Oz: The Continuing Story. Four episodes of the 1990-91 Wizard of Oz cartoon, based on The Movie.
- DVD (Region 1 encoded).
- DVD (Region 2 encoded).
- VHS videocassette (NTSC format).
The Wizard of Oz: We're Off to Save the Wizard. Four more episodes of the 1990-91 Wizard of Oz cartoon, based on The Movie.
- DVD (Region 1 encoded).
What If Oz Wasn't a Dream trilogy by David Anthony. In these books, based on The Movie, it turns out that Oz wasn't really a dream. So what does that mean for Oz and Dorothy?
- Book 1: In Search of Dorothy. The Scarecrow, the Tin woodman, and the Cowardly Lion have come to Kansas to find Dorothy, for she is the only one who can save Oz. But the Wicked Witch of the West has come looking for her as well... Paperback edition.
- Book 2: The Witch's Revenge: There's Trouble in Oz. The Wicked Witch of the West is back, she has Dorothy's magic shoes, and she's about to attack the Good Witch of the South! Paperback edition.
- Book 3: Dorothy and the Wizard's Wish. Coming soon...?
Beginnings: A New Novel Set in Oz by Jon M. Weber. A new story that's a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, with the origins of the witches of Oz, how Dorothy came to live with her aunt and uncle, and other events of interest.
The Return of Oz by Daniel H. Sundstrom. Emily Gale, Dorothy's daughter, finds her mother's ruby shoes. She uses them to go to Oz, and meets up with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion. Together, they face off against the Witch of the South.
Miss Gulch Returns!. Entertainer Fred Barton's one-man (one-woman?) show about Dorothy's Kansas nemesis, both before and after the events of The Wizard of Oz. (Not recommended for young children or sensitive listeners, due to mature content and language.)
Under the Rainbow. Odd 1981 movie starring Chevy Chase as a government agent, Carrie Fisher as a Hollywood production assistant meeting up with several little people who are coming to town to play Munchkins in The Wizard of Oz, and Billy Barty as a Nazi spy meeting a Japanese contact — and all converge at the same hotel. Not to be taken seriously, this is not a docudrama! (Rated PG, may not be appropriate for some children or sensitive viewers.)
- VHS video edition (NTSC format).
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