Mark Shapiro, L. Frank Baum book collector
The Book Collector's Guide to L. Frank Baum and Oz
by Paul R. Bienvenue, with Robert E. Schmidt
FOREWORD BY ROBERT A. BAUM
Collectors and dealers alike are unanimous in their praise of The Book Collector's Guide to L. Frank Baum and Oz! Characterizing the editions, printings, and states of these notoriously complex books has never been easier.
Written with a special emphasis on ease-of-use, the Guide describes ALL of Baum’s full-length books for the first time in a single volume. No other bibliographical reference covers the entire breadth of his non-Oz and pseudonymous works, and the Oz books (both Baum’s and those of his major successors) are examined in greater depth than in any other resource.
All descriptions are accompanied by full-color photographs; visual comparisons and diagrams make seemingly complex points easy to grasp. Historical essays introduce each title, along with reproductions of contemporary photos, artwork, and rare ephemera.
The photography, layout, and physical manufacture of the book are all of the highest quality: art-book grade coated paper; linen-covered boards and round-backed spine stamped in gilt, reinforced sewing for extra strength; full-color, French-fold dust jacket on laminated stock.408pp. Weight: 3.5 lbs. List price: $75.00
by Paul R. Bienvenue, with Robert E. Schmidt
FOREWORD BY ROBERT A. BAUM
Collectors and dealers alike are unanimous in their praise of The Book Collector's Guide to L. Frank Baum and Oz! Characterizing the editions, printings, and states of these notoriously complex books has never been easier.
Written with a special emphasis on ease-of-use, the Guide describes ALL of Baum’s full-length books for the first time in a single volume. No other bibliographical reference covers the entire breadth of his non-Oz and pseudonymous works, and the Oz books (both Baum’s and those of his major successors) are examined in greater depth than in any other resource.
All descriptions are accompanied by full-color photographs; visual comparisons and diagrams make seemingly complex points easy to grasp. Historical essays introduce each title, along with reproductions of contemporary photos, artwork, and rare ephemera.
The photography, layout, and physical manufacture of the book are all of the highest quality: art-book grade coated paper; linen-covered boards and round-backed spine stamped in gilt, reinforced sewing for extra strength; full-color, French-fold dust jacket on laminated stock.408pp. Weight: 3.5 lbs. List price: $75.00
As a world class collector of L. Frank Baum books with over 350 first edition and first state books, this book is a must for any novice or veteran Baum and Oz book collector. It puts all the rest of the reference books in the archaic realm and its definitely a work of art and one to be cherished for all times...Mark Shapiro
CONTACT...general_jinjur ON EBAY
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