{"product_id":"2940013852549","title":"The Road to Oz [Illustrated]","description":"Book #5 in the Wizard of Oz series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e~~ Includes all the original illustrations (over 130) by John R. Neil, and an all new preface by Oz expert and Eltanin Publishing editor J.C. Nusbaum. ~~\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcerpt from the preface:\u003cbr\u003e\"If Baum’s prior book, Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, struck too dark and grim a tone with many Oz fans, The Road to Oz brings readers back to a marvelous fairyland where the greatest hardship our heroes may endure is perhaps a little mischief.  Indeed, a common criticism of The Road to Oz is that Baum failed to introduce any conflict or objective and, hence, the story suffers from a lack of plot. But as the title implies, this Oz adventure is all about the journey. Baum knew full well that the journey motif propelled countless fairytales, and he perhaps recognized common ties to the American premium on mobility and exploration. This approach to storytelling served his ongoing quest to compose a markedly “American” fairytale.\u003cbr\u003e...\u003cbr\u003eThe end result of The Road to Oz is a lighthearted romp through both familiar and new fairylands. Likewise, Baum brings in both his most beloved characters, and also introduces the Shaggy Man, Polychrome and Button Bright— three new characters that will go on to play major roles in future Oz adventures. The concluding celebration in the Emerald City is a most splendid event for Oz fans and a rewarding experience for admirers of Baum’s other works. That the whole book is adorned with Neill’s most elaborate illustrations, before or since, makes this Oz book a jewel in the series.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e~~ This book is DRM-free. ~~\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe previous 4 books in the Oz series are also available from Eltanin Publishing. Simply search Barnes \u0026amp; Noble for \"Eltanin Publishing\" or use this link: http:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/s\/?series_id=750146","brand":"Eltanin Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083236917488,"sku":"2940013852549","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013852549_p0.jpg?v=1763595560","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013852549","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}