The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Illustrations by Michael Sieben - Rilegato

Baum, L. Frank

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ISBN 10: 0062018086 ISBN 13: 9780062018083

Casa editrice: Harper Design Intl, 2013

Riassunto

After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great Wizard in order to return to Kansas, accompanied on her journey by the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman, and the Cowardly Lion.

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Recensione:

A lively and charming adaptation of the quintessential American fairytale. Caballero's black-and-white art uses clean lines, bold blacks and pleasingly variegated panel layouts to breathe fresh vigor into Baum's timeless classic. The storyline moves briskly while staying mostly faithful to the original text, though purists might cavil at the telescoping of Dorothy's admittedly redundant journey to Glinda's castle. The real delight here is the re-imagining of beloved characters for the 21st century, ironically reminiscent of Baum's own prairie populism. These Munchkins are no outre Art Deco midgets, but as friendly and familiar as Wal-Mart shoppers. The Tin Man becomes a genial robot with a buzz-saw appendage, and the Scarecrow a likable homeboy. Generous, openhearted Dorothy herself is clearly on the cusp of adolescence, spunky and self-reliant in her boot-cut jeans and Wonder Girl bracelets; and her magical silver shoes (no glittery ruby pumps here!) look comfortable and sturdy, far more sensible for the long trek down the Yellow Brick Road. By no means a substitute for the original, but certainly a worthy companion, and well able to stand on its own. (Graphic novel. 8+) --Kirkus Reviews

L'autore:

L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author of children's books, best known for writing "The""Wonderful Wizard of Oz." He wrote 13 novel sequels, nine other fantasy novels, and a host of other works, totaling 55 novels, 83 short stories, more than 200 poems, and an unknown number of scripts.

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• Editore: Harper Design Intl
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0062018086
• ISBN 13: 9780062018083
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 222
• Disegnatore: Sieben Michael