- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Gramercy; illustrated edition edition (Oct 12 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0517203332
- ISBN-13: 978-0517203330
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 22.6 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,371,974 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Wizardry of Oz, directly flouting the orders of the famous Wizard, asks us to pay attention to the man behind the curtain--all the men and women, in fact, who made the captivating visuals of The Wizard of Oz possible. The book is a beautiful and entertaining record of exactly how the stunning sets, costumes, and makeup in the classic movie came to life. Fascinating images crowd every page--makeup tests, storyboards, and costume renderings show the evolution of the look and feel of the movie, while lighting plans and set blueprints reveal the technical intricacies involved. The text is no less engaging, filled with tales of technical problem-solving. How to make Glinda's bubble shimmer properly? Would witchy ruby slippers be too unflattering for the young Dorothy? And how did they make that still-scary cyclone? The book is also peppered with sidebars and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, such as the startled reactions of other MGM players running across the garishly dyed versions of the Horse of a Different Color. One of the greatest pleasures of the book is the opportunity to look long and hard at the intricate sets (ever notice the hand-for-a-bookmark in the Witch's Tower?) and elaborate background matte paintings. Even the appendices are charming, including a complete listing of the cast and crew and a tribute to the career of Terry the terrier, later known to the world as Toto. Thoroughly researched and affectionately written, The Wizardry of Oz is a marvelous tribute to the making of one of the best movies ever made. --Ali Davis
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Excerpt: Is there a moviegoer in America who hasn't seen "The Wizard of Oz?"....The pages of "The Wizardry of Oz: The Artistry and Magic of the 1939 M-G-M Classic" are loaded with plenty of wonderful photos, blueprints, drawings, storyboards and other images. Exhaustively researched would be an understatement for "Wizardry of Oz" in which the authors...pick out minute details of the makeup, special effects and art direction in the film....The anecdotes about the actors are mostly gentle love letters; there's no nasty gossip or dastardly tales....You've just got to love makeup stories, costume tales and special effects recollections. Nevertheless, there are a few spicy moments. It also talks about the joys of creating special effects for the first time and the unprecedented look of the film....There's even a filmography of Dorothy's beloved dog, Toto. You'll come out of the book humming, "We're off to see the Wizard." -- Michael Farkash, The Hollywood Reporter, November 11, 1999
Lavishly illustrated...and superbly written. An enjoyable read...this is the best book ever written about our beloved masterpiece [Oz]. -- Scott Schechter, Garlands for Judy, June 2000
There's good reason why this new book...is a top seller on Amazon.com---a totally fascinating, revealing look at [Oz]. -- Collectors' Eye, July/August 2000
[A] work of art...packed with rare information that will delight the most devout Oz lover...a most satisfying resource... -- Coco Kiyonaga, Cult Movies,Issue #31
Lavishly illustrated...and superbly written. An enjoyable read...this is the best book ever written about our beloved masterpiece [Oz]. -- Scott Schechter, Garlands for Judy, June 2000
There's good reason why this new book...is a top seller on Amazon.com---a totally fascinating, revealing look at [Oz]. -- Collectors' Eye, July/August 2000
[A] work of art...packed with rare information that will delight the most devout Oz lover...a most satisfying resource... -- Coco Kiyonaga, Cult Movies,Issue #31
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A must-have for OZ fans,
By Emi (Vancouver, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Wizardry of Oz (Hardcover)
From the moment I opened the book to the first page, I knew this was a gem! I won't give much away, but the photos are fantastic!This book is for anyone who loves the movie, but also, for the individual who is interested in the behind-the-scenes magic that was involved in the 1939 production. The contents of the book are somewhat similar to "The official 50th anniversary pictorial history of the wizard of oz" which was published in 1989. Although the "50th anniversary" edition is no longer in print and difficult to find, this book will defintely capture the heart of Oz fans around the world and carry on the magic of one of the most beloved stories well into this new millenium.
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PURE MAGIC!,
By Brian Bohnett (Holt, Michigan USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Wizardry of Oz (Hardcover)
Just when you thought you'd read everything there was to know about the 1939 classic film, "The Wizard of Oz," Jay Scarfone and Bill Stillman come up with a volume like this. The behind-the-scenes production drawings and notes and photographs are just incredible. These two men know their stuff, and it all comes together so well in this book. I cannot recommend it enough.
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GREAT WIZARDRY!,
By jack townsend (Lenoir, North Carolina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Wizardry of Oz (Hardcover)
I really enjoyed this book. The photos are amazing, and there are so many facts that I did not know in this book. It has new items for older fans and older items for younger fans. I also like the way things are explained on how they work, and the article on Toto. I highly reccomend this book for all Oz fans.
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