When dorothy discovers him missing, she sets out to find him, meeting the knight, sir hokus of pokes, along the way. Frank baum collectible childrens books loganberry books. Even while he was alive, baum was styled as the royal historian of oz to emphasize the. Many red and black illustrations and embellishments. Fairy tales from flowerland, henry altemus co, 1906, one of the rare fairy tales series illustrated by john r. Aug 27, 20 john r neill, portrait of the wizard of oz aug 27, 20 john r neill, portrait of the wizard of oz aug 27, 20 john r neill, portrait of the wizard of oz. The road to oz, with signed ink inscription by ruth plumly thompson author of other oz books after baum s death, illustrated by john r. He made 17 paintings for each of two books, dorothy and the wizard in oz 1908 and the emerald city of oz 1910. Welcome to the lost art of oz project dedicated to trace, preserve, and definitively catalogue the surviving original illustrations created by john r. The scarecrow of oz by l frank baum john r neill abebooks. Neill was a naturally gifted artist and an art school dropout. This collectible trading card set features classic wizard of oz art. The silver princess in oz the international wizard of oz. Neill john rea neill 12 november 1877 september 1943 was a childrens book illustrator primarily known for illustrating more than forty stories set in the land of oz, including l.
The wizard comes back to oz to stay, with dorothy via a california earthquake. In 1914, baum adapted the book to film through his oz film manufacturing company. This was offered at auction recently, but theres a problem the published version of this drawing has sold in the past and is currently being offered by peter harrington, a bookseller in the united. Chronicling the journey to locate the missing artwork created by john r. The marvelous land of oz illustrated first edition. The first five novels is your passport to this marvelous realm and wonders that have enchanted readers young and old for more than a century. John rea neill 12 november 1877 september 1943 was a commercial illustrator primarily remembered for illustrating thirtyfive volumes in the oz series of childrens books thirteen oz books by l. John r neill, portrait of the wizard of oz wizard of. Only three oz books had color illustrations derived from neill paintings. The wonderful wizard of oz, the marvelous land of oz, ozma of oz, dorothy and the wizard in oz, the road to oz. So now i have the opportunity to share some wonderful art from the oz books. Frank baum 224 book pages illustrations john r neill child room decor junk journal scrapbook. Illustrated throughout with intext illustrations by john r.
Denslow made so much money from his illustrations for. This includes the four editions he also wrote, the wonder city of oz, the scalawagons of oz, lucky bucky in oz, and the run away of oz. John rea neill illustrated thirtynine of the forty canonical oz books. Neill did his first illustration work for the philadelphias central high school newspaper in. His pen and ink drawings have become identified almost exclusively with the oz series. Online gallery international wizard of oz clubinternational. It was published on june 18, 1908 and reunites dorothy with the humbug wizard from the wonderful wizard of oz. New listings, oz illustrators, childrens books tags. Neill illustration making this a beautiful keepsake edition.
Feb 04, 2021 it was published on june 20, 1916, with fullcolor and blackandwhite illustrations by artist john r. Neill, and the front and back cover from the 1915 first edtion. Dec, 2011 this lavishly illustrated, 3in1omnibus edition containing dorothy and the wizard in oz, the road to oz, and the emerald city of oz has more than 400 of the original whimsical john r. John rea neill 12 november 1877 september 1943 was a childrens book illustrator primarily known for illustrating more than forty stories set in the land of. Im glad neill became the archetypal illustrator for baums world. Peter and the princess john r neill wizard of oz illus. Original vintage easter postcards by john r neill, who created fantastic illustrations for many of the wizard of oz series books.
Ozoplaning with the wizard of oz book by ruth plumly thompson. Yet some of his best work was done for other books, periodicals, and newspapers. For the best experience, find a copy with the john r. Online gallery international wizard of oz clubinternational wizard.
John rea neill 12 november 1877 september 1943 was a childrens book illustrator primarily known for illustrating more than forty stories set in the land of oz, including l. Here is a set of 50 illustrations by wizard of oz artist john r. Fine in navy blue cloth with color illustration on front board, spine. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. Ozoplaning with the wizard of oz has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Dorothy and the wizard in oz is the fourth book set in the land of oz written by l. You will see beautiful sketches, finished pen and inks, and full color illustrations by our grandfather. Apr 27, 2012 neill died in 1943 before completing the illustrations, and the book remained unpublished until 1995 when eric shanower picked up the baton revising the manuscript and preparing his own new illustrations. The scarecrow of oz is the ninth book set in the land of oz and was published in 1915.
Book illustration fairy land childrens illustrations wizard of oz book john r illustration art ink drawing drawings art. Neill painting for the emerald city of oz featuring glinda the good with dorothy and ozma. The book was first published on july 1, 19, with illustrations by john r. I started this web site 15 years ago after my mother died. See more ideas about john r, the wonderful wizard of oz, wizard of oz book. It was published on june 20, 1916, with fullcolor and blackandwhite illustrations by artist john r.
Another nice edition of this timeless classic, complete with all 120 original illustrations by john r. Antique 1903 original wizard of oz book frank baum illustrated see. The wizard of oz, the land of oz, ozma of oz baum, l. Neill and front and back covers from original 1908 edition. October 9, 2018 welcome to the lost art of oz project dedicated to trace, preserve, and definitively catalogue the surviving original illustrations created by john r. Dorothy and the wizard in oz illustrated apple books. This edition has more than 100 of the original whimsical john r. Neill illustration from the 1940 oz book the wonder city of oz, showing jack pumpkinhead and jenny jump. Neill 12 followers john rea neill november 12, 1877 september 19, 1943 was a magazine and childrens book illustrator primarily known for illustrating more than forty stories set in the land of oz, including l.
John rea neill november 12, 1877 september, 1943 was a childrens book illustrator primarily known for illustrating more than forty stories set in the land of oz. Yet some of his best work was done for other books. John r neill illustration book art, illustration, wizard. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and relate the fictional history of the land of oz. So now i have the opportunity to share some wonderful art. Baums marvelous land of oz 1904, the sequel to the wonderful wizard of oz. The project gutenberg ebook of dorothy and the wizard in oz, by l. Up for auction is dorothy and the wizard in oz, written by l, frank baum, and illustrated by john r. Dec 12, 2011 this lavishly illustrated, 3in1omnibus edition containing the wizard of oz, the land of oz, and ozma of oz has more than 400 of the original whimsical w. Baum 1933 does everyone want to look just like ozma, or is it just me heres to always wearing poppies in your hair yes. Only the final two chapters take place in oz itself. Dec 29, 20 explore jenny schwartzbergs board john r. Theres more than 800 pages of reading and viewing enjoyment here.
Ozoplaning with the wizard of oz book by ruth plumly. He was reported as saying, they have nothing to teach me. Oct 18, 2019 this whimsical pencil drawing by oz illustrator john r. That wheeler in image 3remember them from return to oz 1985. Aug 27, 20 john r neill, portrait of the wizard of oz. This interesting illustration was most likely rendered in black ink on white bristol board, neill s usual method, then colored in after the engravings were done.
Yellow and black endpapers, publishers advertisement lists 3 books, final illustration of ozma on last page. It has red cloth covers, with a color pictorial paper label on the front cover, which was adapted from one of john r. The lost art of oz is the first attempt to trace, preserve, and definitively catalogue the surviving original illustrations created by john r. Denslow in the wizard of oz, but they are full of energy and imagination. The wizard blew a bubble around santa claus, the road to oz. John r neill wizard of oz book, book illustration, wizard of oz. Neill is for an uncompleted fantasy illustration showing two very ozzy characters marching with fife and drum. The land of oz by baum, neill, reilly lee abebooks. Includes lossy trading card size cards with blank white matte back shipped to protect in collectible card sleeves free. In the previous oz book, the emerald city of oz, magic was used to isolate oz from all outside worlds. Check out our john r neill art selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our prints shops. His penandink drawings have become identified almost exclusively with the oz series. Neill, for the first time since the original 1909 edition of the road to oz, the 126 masterful illustrations are pri. They were used as 16 color plates and a front cover in each title.
Neill ideas john r, illustration art, illustration. Dorothy and ozma by john r neill the wonderful wizard of oz, john r. See more ideas about john r, the wonderful wizard of oz, wizard of oz. Frank baum, nineteen oz books by ruth plumly thompson, and three of neill s own. It is notable that most of the action takes place outside of oz, and no character from oz appears in the book until its climax. He is primarily known for illustrating the oz books by l. The silver princess in oz the international wizard of oz club. The older gentleman is wearing a tights and pumpkin hose, and bells on one of his ankles and around his neck. Baum did this to end the oz series, but was forced to restart the series.
A nice illustrated edition with all 66 original illustrations by john r. Neill ideas john r, the wonderful wizard of oz, wizard of. The land of oz is a delightful sequel to a beloved book. This lavishly illustrated, 3in1omnibus edition containing the wizard of oz, the land of oz, and ozma of oz has more than 400 of the original whimsical w.
Neill is famous for the thirty five volumes of wizard of oz books he illustrated. The enchanted castle john r neill altemus fairy book. Franks baums wizard of oz books and the golden age of illustration. Frank baum s, ruth plumly thompson s, and three of his own.
John rea neill november 12, 1877 september 19, 1943 was a magazine and childrens book illustrator primarily known for illustrating more than forty stories. This 226 page hardcover book measures approximately 6. In this book we meet dorothys two good friends who we are sorry did not remain in oz jim the cabhorse, and zeb, dorothys young cousin, who works on a ranch as a hired boy. John r neill illustration book art, illustration, wizard of. All copies of the marvel oz books sold thru hungry tiger press will be autographed. Frank baum 224 book pages illustrations john r neill child room decor junk journal scrapbook hollywoodboulevard 5 out of 5 stars 274. Frank baum, beginning with the second book of the series, the marvelous land of oz. Denslow from the wonderful wizard of oz, also known as the wizard of oz, baum published his first oz sequel, the marvelous land of oz, during this same time. See more ideas about john r, illustration art, illustration. Neill a little boy, tip, escapes from his evil guardian, the witch mombi, with the help of a walking wooden figure with a jackolantern head named jack pumpkinhead brought to life with the magic powder of life tip stole from mombi, as well as a living sawhorse created from the same powder. Neill, from a ca 1920 childrens stories that never grow old book that was thrashed. Frank baums, ruth plumly thompsons, and three of his own. Neill illustrated his first oz book while living at the property dubbed devils half acre on the. Binding separated on bottom third of back cover but not brokenpage 127 torn the annotated wizard of oz.
Today his pen and ink drawings have become identified almost exclusively with the oz series, but neill. Neill wizard of oz art and illustrations 40trading cards set centuryretrostore 4. John r neill, portrait of the wizard of oz wizard of oz. Dorothy and ozma by john r neill illustration, book images, ink.
Neill illustration for ozma of oz 1907 of dorothy and billina discovering tiktok. Neill illustrations making this a beautiful keepsake edition. Neill, ww denslow and others for the famous forty books in the original wizard of oz series. Neill wizard of oz art and illustrations trading cards set condition. John rea neill november 12, 1877 september 19, 1943 was a magazine and childrens book illustrator primarily known for illustrating more than forty stories set in the land of oz, including l.
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