The royal book of oz by ruth plumly thompson free at. It was not until a 1985 edition in which thompson was recognized as the true author. Jun 14, 2014 the royal book of oz 1921 is the fifteenth in the series of oz books, and the first to be written by ruth plumly thompson after l. The exterior pastedown looks great, spine looks great. Baums final oz book, glinda of oz, wouldnt be published until 1 year later in 1920. It is also the first book in the series written by ruth plumly thompson. Neill 1921 reilly lee color 7 antique the royal book of oz l. The royal book of oz 1921 l frank baum died in may 1919. The royal book of oz based on the original 1921 book by. Baum would be pleased that ruth plumly thompson, who has known and loved the oz stories ever since she was a little girl, has made this new oz story, with all the oz folks in it and true to life. The authorship of the royal book of oz was assigned to baum on the first editions title page, which also included the ascription enlarged and edited by ruth plumly thompson. It wasnt until years later that the truth behind this book s origins were revealedthat thompson had actually ghostwritten the story. The royal book of oz based on the original 1921 book. Apr 24, 2017 began professor wogglebug, while the company settled down in a resigned circle on the floor, as oz is the most interesting and delightful country on the continent of imagination and its people the most unusual and talented, i am about to compile a royal book which will give the names and history of all our people.
Neill and clover press edition artist, sara richard. In her private correspondence, thompson called this a pleasant little fiction invented by the publishers to smooth the transition from baums series to hers. Frank baum, is listed as the author on the book, however this was the first book by his successor, ruth plumly thompson. The royal book of oz is the fifteenth in the series of oz books, and the first by ruth plumly thompson, to be written after l. Rebound first edition, early printing, 12 color plates on glossy paper, great red cloth with slick red cloth spine, gilt titles on the spine, bright color reprinted cover on the front. The royal book of ozchapter i wikisource, the free online. The royal book of oz by ruth plumly thompson librarything. Frank baum has a date of 1921, but is not the first edition. This is an post1935 printing with black and white illustrations by john r neill.
To ask other readers questions about the royal book of oz, please sign up. Clover press is raising funds for the royal book of oz based on the original 1921 book on kickstarter. Oct 15, 2014 the royal book of oz 1921 is the fifteenth in the series of oz books, and the first to be written by ruth plumly thompson after l. A new edition of the original 1921 oz book written by ruth plumly thompson. Scarecrow, fictitious character from baum material type. The project gutenberg ebook of the royal book of oz, by ruth. Vintage 1921 wizard of oz collectible the royal book of etsy. Baum died in 1919, but the manuscript for royal book of oz was said to have been completed before then. Editions of the royal book of oz by ruth plumly thompson. The royal book of oz by ruth plumly thompson free at loyal. Neills frontcover illustrations for the first two oz books written by ruth plumly thompson. In which the scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the long lost emperor of the silver island kindle edition published october 1st. The royal book of oz is the 15th book in the oz series.
When dorothy discovers him missing, she sets out to find him, meeting the knight, sir hokus of pokes, along the way. The first of the 19 oz titles she authored, ruth plumly thompsons the royal book of oz 1921 has met with occasional opposition over the years, largely due to the bold steps thompson took in addressing questions oz creator l. The royal book of oz ruth plumly thompson, elaine larosa. Royal book of oz differences between first and second. The royal book of oz audiobook ruth plumly thompson youtube. Brandnew edition of the 1921 oz book by ruth plumly thompson. Royal book of oz, the by thompson, ruth plumly on apple podcasts. This edition features a new cover and set of interior illustrations by sara richard and an afterword by eisnerawardwinner, eric shanower. In which the scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers by l.
Enlarged and eited by ruth plumly thompson 1921 description. Although baum was credited as the author, it was written entirely by thompson. In which the scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the long lost emperor of the silver island. The royal book of oz by ruth plumly thompson, lyman frank. The royal book of oz wikisource, the free online library. Frank baum who died in 1919, it was in fact written entirely by thompson. A 1921 first edition of the royal book of oz by ruth plumly thompson, illustrated by john r. In this novel the scarecrow discovers that, in a previous incarnation, he was human. All about the royal book of oz by ruth plumly thompson. The royal book of oz 1921 is the fifteenth in the series of oz books, and the first to be written by ruth plumly thompson after l. Apr 28, 2020 the royal book of oz is about the scarecrows search for his family tree and how it leads to him discovering that hes the longlost emperor of the silver island. The royal book of oz audiobook ruth plumly thompson.
Frank baum and only enlarged and edited per the actual title page by rpt, the entire text was her own. The royal book of oz author ruth plumly thompson illustrator john r. The oz books that were written subsequent to baums death can be classified into three categories. The royal book of oz is the fifteenth in the series of oz books, and the first to be written after l. The scarecrow is upset when professor wogglebug tells him that he has no family. Homeward bound to the emerald city this work is in the public domain in the united states because it was published before january 1, 1925. It wasnt until years later that the truth behind this book s origins were revealedthat thompson had actually ghostwritten the. One royal book of oz bumper sticker perfect for driving on yellow brick roads one royal book of oz lunch box featuring art by sara richard one set of art prints featuring a mix of illustrations from the original edition by john r. While the book was originally credited to series creator l. Jan 28, 2020 clover press is raising funds for the royal book of oz based on the original 1921 book on kickstarter. It wasnt until years later that the truth behind this books origins were revealedthat thompson had actually ghostwritten the story. Vintage 1921 collectible wizard of oz the royal book of oz by l.
Although baum was credited as the author, it was written entirely by ruth plumly thompson. Frank thompson, ruth plumly seller arroyo seco books published 1921 condition near fine edition 1st edition 1st printing. The royal book of oz 1921 is the fifteenth in the series of oz books, and the first, by ruth plumly thompson, to be written after l. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This book is the first written by someone other than baum himself.
Released in 1921, the book was originally credited as the last to be written by series creator, l. The royal book of oz 1921 is the fifteenth in the series of oz books, and the first to be written after l. Feb 07, 2009 this is a quick video outlining differences between two copies of first editions royal book of oz that were in 1921. The royal book of oz is the fifteenth volume in the oz book series, and the first written by ruth plumly thompson. Jul 09, 2019 the text of this work needs to be migrated to index.
The royal book of oz by ruth plumly thompson, paperback. Released in 1921, the book was originally credited as the last to be written by series creator l. The oz books that were written subsequent to baums. Published may 24th 2001 by dover publications first published 1921.
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