{"product_id":"the-wizard-of-oz-the-official-75th-anniversary-companion-isbn-9780062278012","title":"The Wizard of Oz: The Official 75th Anniversary Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn over-the-top, beautifully designed book that commemorates the seventy-fifth anniversary of\u003cem\u003e The Wizard of Oz\u003c\/em\u003e. Officially licensed with Warner Bros., this collectible edition features accessible text, a host of never-before-seen ephemera, and nine removable features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by the foremost authorities on the subject—Jay Scarfone and William Stillman—and designed in close collaboration with Warner Bros.,\u003cem\u003e The Wizard of Oz: The Official 75th Anniversary Companion \u003c\/em\u003edelivers an entertaining and interactive experience, transporting readers over the rainbow and into the wonderful Land of Oz. The authors detail filmmaking secrets—the inspiration behind the film's realistic tornado; why Dorothy's shoes were ruby-colored; and how the filmmakers got a fleet of monkeys to fly—and reveal never-before-seen artwork from their personal collection, including, but not limited to, rare stills, Technicolor test frames, and costume and set illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, the book will contain nine removable features as well as several innovative graphic components. More than your average anniversary edition, this book promises to be the most definitive look at \u003cem\u003eThe Wizard of Oz \u003c\/em\u003eyet. It is comprehensive in its scope yet accessibly written and beautifully designed—perfect for \u003cem\u003eThe Wizard of Oz \u003c\/em\u003efans, film buffs of all ages, and collectors.  \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eCommemorating the seventy-fifth anniversary of \u003cem\u003eThe Wizard of Oz\u003c\/em\u003e, this collectible edition delivers an interactive experience, transporting readers over the rainbow and into the Land of Oz with its host of unpublished artwork, behind-the-scenes stories from the stars, and removable special features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the door to the Land of Oz and travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and her companions on the journey of a lifetime. Learn the filmmaking tricks and techniques behind the film's realistic tornado, why Dorothy's shoes were ruby-colored, and how the filmmakers got a fleet of Winged Monkeys to fly. Authors Jay Scarfone and William Stillman reveal filmmaking secrets and information on everything from the film's pre- and postproduction to early reviews and publicity to never-before-published stories from the cast and crew, making it the definitive book on the subject. Beautifully designed with an array of film stills, Technicolor™ test frames, rare artwork and photography, and costume and set illustrations, this collectible edition provides an unrivaled glimpse at the land where dreams come true.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“The coffee table book offers a treasure trove of images, including startling photos of Judy Garland testing multiple wigs in various styles and colors-including cascading blonde locks.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVariety\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The rare photos and new information in the book are worth the price of the book alone. Well done to Stillman and Scarfone!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Royal Blog of OZ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Dedicated millions will find much to tickle them in The Official 75th Anniversary Companion, which compliments Scarfone and Stillman’s storytelling with artifacts from Turner Entertainment’s Oz archives.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePsychobabble\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s a gorgeous tome that celebrates a gorgeous film.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Examiner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Take a trip down Memory Lane as Dorothy...and the entire cast and crew of the film join you on your journey complete with interesting insights, little known facts and fascinating text.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCollector's Corner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The wealth of knowledge and historical significance this volume contains is unprecedented.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLez Get Real\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Essential to any Ozophile’s collection…Scarfone and Stillman have brought as many new finds and hitherto unseen treats as possible to the pages of this retrospective.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBook Reviews by David Marshall James\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The most exciting discoveries in this anniversary companion are the visual elements...Their Anniversary Companion is reverent yet fun, and the determination to scrounge up some new material for die-hard Oz fans is admirable.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Baum Bugle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Wonderful. 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