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Who's Who in Oz
“The Happiest Who’s Who Ever Written”
-Original advertising slogan for book in 1954.
Who’s Who in Oz is an illustrated index of nearly every character that ever appeared in the first 39 Oz books.
Who’s Who in Oz is Wonderful in its scope and reach; author, Jack Snow, did a remarkable job gathering these characters together and his descriptions or as he calls them “ informal introductions to over six hundred and thirty Oz characters- people, animals, and creatures- with hints on the parts they play in the thirty-nine Oz books” show a foremost Oz scholar, and excellent writer himself, at work. Each character description also has a reference telling you the first page on which this character appeared, and in which Oz book.
There are many black and white illustrations, by John R. Neill, Frank Kramer and “Dirk”, that give us a delightful glimpse into the truly amazing, imaginative world of OZ.
-Original advertising slogan for book in 1954.
Who’s Who in Oz is an illustrated index of nearly every character that ever appeared in the first 39 Oz books.
Who’s Who in Oz is Wonderful in its scope and reach; author, Jack Snow, did a remarkable job gathering these characters together and his descriptions or as he calls them “ informal introductions to over six hundred and thirty Oz characters- people, animals, and creatures- with hints on the parts they play in the thirty-nine Oz books” show a foremost Oz scholar, and excellent writer himself, at work. Each character description also has a reference telling you the first page on which this character appeared, and in which Oz book.
There are many black and white illustrations, by John R. Neill, Frank Kramer and “Dirk”, that give us a delightful glimpse into the truly amazing, imaginative world of OZ.
277 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1954
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February 9, 2025
A handy little alphabetized guide to all the Ozians, along with cool original artwork. Characters from other Oz authors Ruth Plumly Thompson, John R. Neill, Jack Snow, and Rachel R. Cosgrove are included here, rounding out the 39 Oz books considered by some to be canonical. The various characters are clearly indicated as to which author they come from, but I do wish there was a concise list of just the characters of Baum’s original characters from his 14 Oz books. The four-page biographical sketch of L. Frank Baum is one of clearest concise accounts I’ve read. A fun book for a true Oz fan.
July 16, 2023
When I was a child I loved this book. I pored over the maps and tried to place the weird and wonderful characters in them. Many of the puns were probably over my head, but I still enjoyed the fun.
Re-reading it now, I find the humor of its time. But Jack Snow’s tone is gentle, and the proliferating characters are a tribute to the imagination of the Oz book authors. The illustrations, mostly by John R. Neill, are memorably delightful. And the joy of fantastic voyages has never left me.
Re-reading it now, I find the humor of its time. But Jack Snow’s tone is gentle, and the proliferating characters are a tribute to the imagination of the Oz book authors. The illustrations, mostly by John R. Neill, are memorably delightful. And the joy of fantastic voyages has never left me.
June 23, 2009
Very informative. Good to have all the characters listed in one place. Thanks.
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