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Since it was first introduced over 100 years ago in the book, L. Frank Baum's world of Oz has become one of the most beloved creations in children's lit. & film. But who was the creator? Born in 1856 in upstate NY, Baum was a classic late bloomerÓ who tried acting, selling & editing. Finally, in his late 30s, he turned his attention to selling the stories he'd been telling to his sons & their friends. After a few books were published with varying success, The Wonderful Wizard of OzÓ was released in 1900. It quickly became a bestseller & has remained so ever since. When Oz was transformed into a traveling musical extravaganzaÓ that earned raves across America, Baum became rich & famous. Baum wrote 13 additional Oz books & other fantasies. Illustrations.Rogers, Katharine M. is the author of 'L Frank Baum : Creator of OZ: a Biography', published 2005 under ISBN 9780756788933 and ISBN 0756788935.
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