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7/15/10 This is more of a blog type entry than proper "news," but it's a bit overdue, and is something I'm writing (albeit with variations) on most of my sites. I wanted to address my ever-lengthier spans of time between posting updates, my departure from the Bugle as reviews editor, and when we can look forward to more regular updates.
As most of you know, I've been working hard on a
book (www.blacksabbathlyrics.net) that I hope to see published this year
or next. It's been a lot of work, more than I anticipated, and it
continues despite my two trusty editors currently going through it. But
the big factor, and the reason I had to step away from my Bugle
duties and allow the excellent Atticus Gannaway to take my place, is that
I had to get another job, two in fact! While I don't begrudge webmasters,
who like PBS stations, feel the need to ask for money from their visitors
from time to time, I'm personally loathe to do that myself. I feel that as
Oz fans, we spend more than enough on books, comics, magazines and other
ancillary items without having to feel additional pressure to help our
favorite websites. This isn't a job for me. This is my hobby, something I
get a lot of enjoyment from, and which helps keep me sane. If I ever get
around to reworking my story ideas for a book, that's different. I'll be
happy to take your money then :) But I won't be asking for any
contributions for something I've voluntarily offered and will continue to.
I'm grateful to have found good jobs that will keep me afloat, even though
it means not having as much time for the site. As I said, I don't begrudge
any webmaster who feels they have to ask for contributions. Many can't
find work despite trying. But that's not the case here.
Ok, so all well and good, you say, but when am I going to
get back to regular updates on this site? It's a great question and one that I
don't have a definitive answer to. I can roughly state that my hope is that
it'll be within a year's span. When my second draft is completely edited, I'll
do a third and final draft. I'm still searching for more artists and
photographers. And I need a publisher (else I self-publish, which will mean more
time and effort). But the book will be finished at some point, and I will
return to my favorite pastime, which is working on this and my other timelines.
I do intend to continue writing reviews for the Bugle,
if Atticus will have them, and lending my assistance if/when needed. But to
remain as reviews editor would mean continuing to make issues late, something
nobody wants (and especially not me). I loved doing it for the time I did, and
am grateful to Bugle editors Sean Duffley and Scott Cummings. I couldn't ask for
two better editors to work for. I'm also indebted to all of my great reviewers,
past and present, without whom I couldn't have done it! You guys were all great!
This may be a bit of a tangent, but it bears saying.
Having entertaining and thoughtful literature to read/watch/study is important
to many of us, and there's a reason for that. Because of the nature of my book,
I've recently had to immerse myself in hardcore reality (specifically history
and current events, for the two are intertwined). That's not a bad thing. In the
past, I may have shied away from that too much. I've learned
a lot as a result, for instance, I've seen how even well-meaning individuals and institutions (be they
political, commercial or religious) can cause tremendous suffering and damage in
this world when people blindly place their trust in them. I've seen how there's
no end to man's capacity for brutality and evil. With
knowledge comes power, particularly over one's own life, but also as a means to
give assistance to the powerless, those without a voice (which can mean our
animal neighbors with whom we share this planet, as well as the disenfranchised,
the poor, the exploited, women, children and minorities, any who are excluded
from the powerful and wealthy elite of this world.) But as valuable as that
knowledge is (and will continue to be), a balance must be struck. Feeling the
effects of what's essentially post-traumatic stress from the many things I've
seen, I can state more forcefully than ever the importance of the Arts, music,
literature, illustrative works, film and others, as a means of maintaining
equilibrium. Thee Arts, when done with honesty, care and creative skill, can bring a
bounty of pleasure and wisdom, truth and strength. It's a
worthwhile goal to keep such things intact and harmonized alongside the reality
(and, indeed, horrors) of this world...
--
Joe
6/02/10 Well, it's six months since my last update, and time to say I'm still here and I'm still sorry I can't quite bring the site up to speed just yet. As you know from my 7/24/09 post, I'm still hard at work on my book, with the 2nd draft complete and currently being edited/proofread. Once the third draft is complete and I have all the illustrators I need, I'll be ready to get back to Oz, even if it's only for a day a week, which should bring me back on track. Apologies to all you hardcore Ozophiles. I haven't abandoned you! I just ask for you patient indulgence whilst I do what needs to be done elsewhere. I shall return.
1/28/10 Still way behind in my updates, but occasionally an author sends me info that I can post, and occasionally I remember to do so! Marcus Mebes has brought back several out-of-print gems that you should check out on his Lulu.com page, including the Oz Toy Book. Also, author James C. Wallace II has informed me that Shadow Demon of Oz will be available on March 21st.
As to those curious about my personal progress, I've completed the second draft of the manuscript, polished it up a bit, and am sending it off to a third-party editor/proofreader. In the meantime, I'll be looking for an agent/publisher (so if anyone knows a good publisher, let me know!) and getting more artwork. In about a month, I'll do the third and final draft.
After that, I know a certain Oz site that needs serious updating!
7/24/09 The Other Oz
For those curious on what I've been working on these last six months or so, the site for my upcoming book is here. While it's still way to early for me to begin promoting the book, just thought I'd share the site and the fact that I've completed the first draft. You can see some sample illustrations that will be in the book, as well as latest news, a list of artists, and soon, some sample text. Much more work ahead, but progress is being made.
6/09/09 Fans of Phil Lewin's The Witch Queen of Oz rejoice! Lewin's newest volume is back from the printer! The Master Crafters of Oz!
In The Witch Queen of Oz
we learned that Lurline cast her spell to counter the dark magic of her
sister, Enilrul. Now it is time to learn how Lurline’s magic continues to
work to this day to shape the land of Tik-Tok is broken and only a Master Crafter, perhaps even the legendary Smith & Tinker can be found to fix the Clockwork Man. But who are the Master Crafters of Oz? Is their purpose sinister? Why did Enilrul cast her dark spell so many ages ago that changed the course of Oz history! Dr. Nikidik has been in the shadows of Oz since the beginning. Why? The answers to these questions and more can be found in The Master Crafters of Oz! For information on where to purchase this book, contact the author at: flipglen@cogeco.ca 5/25/09 Two bits of exciting news: The late Mark Haas will see his final Oz book published in 2010! The Emerald Mountain of Oz was supposed to see publication in 2007, but due to problems with the illustrator, was never completed. The illustration chores have been taken over by Dennis Anfuso, and the cover will be completed by Anna-Maria Cool, both of whom have illustrated Oz books before. Having proofread and edited the manuscript for Mark in , I can say that fans are in for a treat! This will prove a lovely legacy for a lovely man who left us too soon... The second bit of news is rather exciting as well! Fans of Caliber Press (and Arrow's) Oz and Dark Oz series will two reasons to rejoice! The comics are being prepared to be turned into a movie trilogy! Yep, you heard right! For those who don't know, this comic book series, while diverging from the books, utilized the book series for its inspiration, telling a tale in which Scarecrow, Nick Chopper and Lion are magically transformed into opposite versions of themselves, as the Wickedest Witch of Oz and the Nome King return with an army to destroy the land of Oz! While this was a more Tolkienian take on the series, it was highly received by fans, and a film -- if done right -- could bring in a new generation to the original books! On top of that, the material is ripe for an exciting film trilogy! In the interim, the series' original creators, Stuart Kerr and Ralph Griffith (who have been shaping the scripts) have teamed up with producer Aaron Denenberg to produce a novelization of the series, which forms the basis of the script!
Check out the links here for more information:
www.Myspace.com/DarkOzTheMovie 3/31/09 Some good news: Tales from Magic Land 2 is now available from Lulu.com!
3/25/09 The new game, Emerald City Confidential is available to play. I've added it to the Deadly Desert. It looks like a lot of fun (and Ozma seems to be in it!) Those of you have time to play, enjoy!
No other updates to be had. Sorry! I do know I'm behind! I have to buckle down for awhile as I'm writing a book on one of the non-Ozzy Ozzes, this one the former member of Black Sabbath. The book is due out next year and is called: Black Sabbath——The Illustrated Lyrics: Surreal Sojourns Behind the Wall of Sleep. It's a project I've wanted to pursue for years, and with next year being the 40th anniversary of the first two albums, it was the right time.
What does this mean for this site? Good question; Thanks for asking! Basically I've had to rethink my approach to things. My focus until 2010 will have to be the book (and possibly another project if that gets off the ground — more on that when the time is right). As some of you know, my time had already been taken from Oz with the revamping of my Star Wars Timeline, a rather extensive project, to say the least. My thinking at the time was to devote as much time to accomplishing that as possible, and then turn my attentions back to Oz. Well, with the advent of this new endeavour, my new idea is that when I complete the Sabbath book, rather than diving exclusively back into the Star Wars revamp, I may instead switch off. Do a portion of work there, and then a portion of work on the Oz timeline. At this stage, that only means getting the timelines back up to speed. There's a lot of books and things I've failed to include on the timeline which need to be included. And not a few things that I need to read. I think this way, things will be more balanced and Oz won't stay as neglected for so long. A major revamp of the timeline may have to wait a few years longer, but I think it's the best way overall.
8/28/08 Two new Oz stories are available online!
The first is an FF-based 'dark side' Oz story (PG-13: Dorothy/Scarecrow slash) called Everything Changes (Except Oz).
The second is an FF-consistent story (which was placed in the mainline timeline page in 1983) called The Solitary Sorceress of Oz. This is a rare origin tale for Glinda, and a rather good one at that! Enjoy!
8/01/08 In Oz, even the long dormant come back to life. So too with this site! We have a new, exclusive short story for you! This time, a prologue to a much longer, forthcoming work from Jeff Rester. You can find Prelude in our New Oz Tales page!
6/30/08 Just a quick note to say I haven't forgotten you guys! My plan, as noted below, is still in effect. No date yet as to when I'll be returning to Oz, but Ozma's invitation is open. I need only to make the sign and she'll whisk me there. I did make a small change on the timeline, moving Enchanted Apples over to 1986 from 1903 as per the author's explanation (which is always appreciated!) But as many of you know, I still have a lot of updating to do! And as I stated earlier, I will be going from beginning to end, as well as rereading the books from the other sections. If I have my way, I'd like to jot down continuity notes for each book (contradictions they explain, gaps they fill in, etc.), but we'll see. It's something I look forward to!
4/13/08 Apologies once again for the lack of updates and news. Certainly the world of Oz has been busy with old and new material surfacing, especially the wealth of material coming out of Lulu.com's print-on-demand site! My situation is simply that I've been busy, personally and professionally. I should have some news on the latter front soon, and I hope it will allay some of your concerns that my devotion to the Land of Oz has diminished. I assure you, it has not. My goals are still to go over the entire body of Oz books and, in the process, overhaul the site and timeline. Right now, that's the process I'm going through with my Star Wars site. In the meantime, if you see I've neglected to post a book on the timeline, by all means drop me a line and remind me. I'd appreciate it! I should have some additional good news to report in about a week's time, so you loyal Ozian fans will see I haven't entirely been neglecting Ozma's realm!
3/28/08 Fans of Marcus Mebes Oz books will be happy to hear that Shipwrecked in Oz is available over at www.lulu.com. Good stuff! Check out his page too for some long out-of-print Baum and Denslow titles as well! Also, those of you who've been wondering about the progress of upcoming Oz fiction on this site, there will be some news in the coming weeks that should prove of some interest. I'll let you know as soon as I can.
1/21/08 It's available, the
completely rewritten Mysterious Caverns of Oz! Head over to
http://www.lulu.com/content/1912949
to check it out and order a
copy. 1/20/08 Dennis Anfuso (The Winged Monkeys of Oz) has a new Oz book out! The Astonishing Tale of the Gump of Oz is now available directly from the author. The price is $18.95; and is available from Toadstool Bookshop in Milford or directly from the author at ozmagic@earthlink.net. Write "From an Oz fan" in the subject of the e-mail.
And while you're at it, head over to Lulu.com for new reprints of L. Frank Baum's Tamawaca Folks and W.W. Denslow's Billy Bounce, both long out of print. Also coming soon will be a rewritten version of The Mysterious Caverns of Oz by Marcus Mebes!
Finally, Hungry Tiger Press has some new publications worth checking out: a new edition of John Dough and the Cherub, The Wish Express by Ruth Plumly Thompson, as well as some new Walt Spouse graphic novel adaptations of Baum's first three Oz books! That and much more!
I updated the 'upcoming releases' below, though not completely, as well as the mainline timeline. There's still a lot left to update, but it's a tad improved.
Some website news: I've arranged it so that www.oztimeline.net now forwards to the main page of the Oz portion of this site. And while "The Royal Timeline of Oz" is still technically under the www.timelineuniverse.net umbrella, I'd like to think this officially makes this timeline a separate entity from the others under the umbrella. This page, of course, continues to be the 'latest news' page for The Royal Timeline of Oz. And while I haven't updated it (or the timeline) in some time, I hope to rectify that in the coming year. There's a lot that I need to catch up on.
11/14/07
The updated version of
TALES OF THE MAGIC LAND 3 is available. Those of you who have ordered it
already, you should have received confirmation from Lulu that your book
has been sent. Just contact Peter Blystone and he'll arrange to replace
it for you.
At long last, the eagerly
anticipated Tales of Magic Land volume 3 is finally available for
purchase in a handsome new 6x9 volume that collects the last two books,
THE YELLOW FOG and THE SECRET OF THE DESERTED CASTLE.
Expertly translated by
Peter Blystone, this publication heralds the rebirth of Red Branch
Press, which will soon issue new editions of translations of Volkov's
Oz-inspired tales, as well as Sergei Sukhinov's tales of the Magic Land.
Fans of L. Frank Baum's THE
WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ will be amazed at the life that the original
story took on in Russia. This vision of Oz through the mirror darkly
will surely be a welcome addition to your library or collection.
The book can be
ordered online at http://www.lulu.com/content/1349643 or
indirectly by going to
www.lulu.com and
searching for "Oz" or "Volkov" or the title. The book has 404 pages and
retails for $21.95. Lulu accepts PayPal or you can pay with all major
credit cards.
I can personally attest to
the accuracy and skill of Blystone's translations. He captures not only
the story as it was originally written, but conveys the tale in a way
that's enjoyable and entertaining.
Go get your copy now!
2/20/07 Many in the Oz community were grieved to learn of the passing of Oz author Mark E. Haas of a heart attack on Sunday, February 18th. Mark was well liked in the Oz community and amongst friends for his great stories, his cheerful and upbeat attitude, and the many humorous emails which he shared with his friends. Mark had written three Oz fantasies, two of which were published, The Medicine Man of Oz and Leprechauns of Oz. The third, Emerald Mountain of Oz is being prepared for publication and should be released by Lulu.com in the the near future. Mark was also working on a fourth Oz manuscript, The Golden Phoenix in Oz. Mark was also known for his love of animals (he owned two dogs and a cat), Broadway plays and of course, the Oz books (for which he was a staunch purist.) In a note Mark wrote to me on August 8, 2005, he said: "Until my dying day, I will hold dear the "old", innocent Oz, and, when I finally DO "cross the shifting sands" (as Baum supposedly said when he passed away), maybe I'll find the enchanting, magical Oz that I have known and loved all my life."
We'll see you there, Mark.
12/31/06 Oz on the March Fans of print-on-demand site Lulu.com may have noticed that March Laumer's Uncle Henry and Aunt Em is available for purchase or download. It is but the first of a long line of Laumer books to come. The heir to Laumer's Oz legacy has made arrangements with Marcus Mebes and Lulu.com to put all of Laumer's Oz books back in print. For many fans, this is a long-awaited dream come true. March Laumer was the first writer to begin publishing new Oz books after the close of canon in 1963, and with the approval of Contemporary books (the successors to original publishers Reilly & Lee.) The reason Laumer's works aren't better known is in part because they were printed in very small numbers, and were often simply produced as illustrated notebooks. The other is that a large number of the Oz community rejected his take on Oz. Laumer was the first to "grow-up" the Oz cast and make significant changes to them. And some of his later works even feature 'adult' themes. As other Oz works entered the market which were more in keeping with the spirit and content of the original Oz books, Laumer's voice faded and his originals fell into the realm of specialty collectors' items. Soon all his works will be available again, for old and new fans to examine for themselves. You can pick up the first volume here.
11/20/06 Return
9/12/06 Oz Keeps Coming! In what's proving to be an excellent year for Oz readers, fans can now go online to www.Lulu.com and pick up Phyllis Ann Karr's excellent Gardener's Boy of Oz. This is a sequel to Baum's Scarecrow of Oz and a great read that's fully illustrated by Melody Grandy. Also available is the first of the March Laumer books to be published. You can download it or purchase the hardcover edition. Uncle Henry and Aunt Em in Oz will be followed by other Laumer titles throughout the year!
8/14/06 More New Oz! In the light of The International Wizard of Oz Club's latest offerings, I'd nearly forgotten to report of the exciting developments going on at www.Lulu.com. What, you've never heard of Lulu.com?! It's a website that offers print-on-demand books, including quite a few interesting Oz releases from such notables as Marcus Mebes, Steve Ahlquist and a little unknown author by the name of L. Frank Baum! The beauty is that many of these older reprint titles are facsimile editions, meaning you get the original text and artwork. Check out some of their growing selection:
8/13/06 Seven New Books! Hope you've been saving your change! News in Oz often does not travel as quickly as the Sawhorse, but when it comes it comes big! The International Wizard of Oz Club has been busy and have just released seven (yes, I said right: seven) new titles for your reading/collecting enjoyment! So let's begin:
To be released on August 8th in bookstores everywhere, Trouble Under Oz continues the exciting adventures of Dori and Em as Rik the Nome attempts to take over the throne of Kaliko. For a cover image and continuity notes on the timeline placement of Smith's books, see here (Warning: Spoilers do apply!)
6/17/06 The Muppets Have Arrived! Forget Ashanti. Here at last is the much-anticipated 1978 short story by Richard Paul Smyers, Muppets in Oz. You can check out this exclusive story here. And if you enjoy this one, I've got something special in store for you in the near future, a full-length novel by the same author involving parallel fantasy universes! Ozma, the Wizard and Glinda recruit all the magic-workers in and out of Oz to retrieve Samuel Salt and their friends who've disappeared into Neverland!! Before Edward Einhorn showed us parallel Ozziverses, Smyers discovered the link between Oz and the other fairy-tale realms. Keep your eyes peeled here for: An Ozian Odyssey! Available only at Oztimeline.net.
6/14/06 The Conventions are Coming On the East Coast, specifically Princeton, New Jersey on August 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency. Go to www.mywebpages.comcost.net/munchcon/ for more info or email Chris and Sharon Warkala at: Munchcon@comcast.net.
On the West Coast, The Winkie Convention and Oz Collectors Fair is being held at the Asimolar Conference Grounds on July 14th - 16th. Email Peter Hanff (phanff@library.berkeley.edu) about reservations.
Finally, we have The Ozmapolitan Convention taking place on June 16-18 at the Holiday Inn in Naperville, Illinois. See www.OzClub.org for more info (or email Bill and Anita at: WBeem@comcast.net).
In non-convention news, I added a link to the Patchwork Parodies & Poems page regarding a 1959 Wizard of Oz parody entitled, The BNF of Iz. The story is available to read at the link indicated.
5/24/06 New Entries from Baum Heir
L. Frank Baum's great grandson has written two new Oz titles which have been published by Overmountain Press and are available for sale. The Oz Odyssey is a novel-length adventure in the tradition of Lion of Oz and the Badge of Courage and gorgeously illustrated by Victoria Seitzinger. For younger readers, there's Toto of Oz and the Surprise Party. More information can be found at the official site here.
5/16/06 Oz-Mania
OZ-MANIA! COMES TO THE NEW
YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS, MAY 19-21;
For further
information, please contact: Books of Wonder
This Thursday, May 18,
I will be at Books of Wonder from 5 - 7pm, signing 4/19/06 The Tiger Roars! 2006 is proving a good year for fans of classic (old and new) Oz material! If you haven't done so already, check out Hungry Tiger Press' site for some very exciting publishing news on long out of print Baum material, old Ozmapolitans (a complete list which you are now available to read at their site) and much more!
4/13/06 Oz Forever!
This stunning and powerfully moving story centers on Nick Chopper (the Tin Woodsman) and his long quest for a loving heart. Forever in Oz serves as the rightful conclusion to L. Frank Baum's Tin Woodman of Oz as it serves to explain the loose ends and properly complete the events behind Baum's tale. Featuring Captain Fyter (The Tin Soldier), Nimmie Aimee, Ku Klip, and fan-favorite Zim the Flying Sorceror! Forever in Oz has been described as Grandy's best Oz foray to date! Cover artwork is newly provided by famed illustrator Luciano Vecchio!
Melody Grandy is the highly acclaimed author of the Tippetarius in Oz trilogy featuring the return of Tip (Ozma's former alter-ego from Baum's Marvelous Land of Oz). Forever in Oz takes place shortly after the events of that trilogy (although knowledge of that series is not necessary to enjoy this adventure).
Copies of this volume are very limited! Contact the publisher here to reserve yourself a copy!
(Note: The cover title is a temporary mock-up used for the purposes of this site)
3/19/06 Exclusive Oz stories! Hot on the heels of this site's exclusive new tales (see below) is an upcoming full-length novel from back in the day that has never been published until now! An Ozian Odyssey by Richard Paul Smyers is a stunning Oz tale starring Captain Salt, Dorothy, Toto, Jellia Jamb, Trot and Cap'n Bill, all of whom get shipwrecked in J.M. Barrie's Neverland!! But when none of the magic-workers in Oz can seem to figure out how to get them back out, the means in which they attempt to extract them is a story worthy of Einhorn's Paradox in Oz! This charming and amazing adventure is coming soon to this site along with another surprise so keep your eyes peeled here!
3/16/06 Exclusive Oz Parody & Poetry I'm pleased to inform you that Aaron Solomon Adelman's very funny parody "An Evil Author in Oz" is now available exclusively here! And as an added bonus, we've included the excellent Oz/Carroll crossover poem, "The Broker's Mistake" an additional Fit from The Hunting of the Snark! Enjoy!
3/14/06 Rare Crossover in Oz Reemerges Oz collectors and readers, the extremely rare book by Ray Powell, The Raggedys in Oz is available again in a very limited second edition! This tribute to Johnny Gruelle finds Raggedy Ann and Andy transported to Oz where adventure and danger awaits! This new volume sports added colors, an enlarged title, and more importantly, necessary editorial emendations which bring the book closer in spirit to the Famous Forty. Gone is Percy's exile and inevitable death in the mortal lands and the Nome King's fate is now in harmony with established Oz history. Note, this new edition is being printed in very limited numbers. Contact me here for prices and availability.
Dreams and Visions in a Poppy Field Ever wonder what Dorothy was dreaming about in the poppy field in the Wonderful Wizard of Oz? Wonder no more! The new short story, Dreaming in a Scarlet Slumber is being released in limited numbers. For price and availability, contact the publisher here. This short tale written by longtime Oz student and Bugle reviewer Jeffrey Rester is a prequel of sorts to an upcoming epic novel that promises to shake up Oz forever. I can't offer any further information as yet on the upcoming novel except to say it will be enhanced by numerous b&w and color plates by the gorgeous illustrations of Luciano Vecchio! I've seen only a handful of these, and trust me, they are some of the most beautiful Ozian artwork I've ever laid eyes upon!
3/12/06 The Downside of PD (public domain) Oftentimes Oz purists show consternation over what they consider a modern-day misuse of Oz characters in settings that are somewhat less than childlike. My personal take on the subject is to judge each situation individually. I've publicly derided efforts which introduce profanity, pornography and violence for its own sake (such as my review of The Emerald Burrito of Oz in the Winter 2001 Baum Bugle) while at the same time praising Caliber Press' Oz and Dark Oz series as original and exciting. When recent attention was brought to Alan Moore's upcoming project (from the online Yahoo group Regalia) – a decidedly pornographic take on a grown up Dorothy, Alice and Wendy – I again join the ranks of the purists in eschewing such deplorable exploitation. You can find my take on the subject here.
3/8/06 Rarities in Oz Fans of rare Oz tales should keep your eyes peeled in the next few months as you may be treated to some new editions of old, forgotten classics and some never before published gems! I can't say anything more as of yet, but I'll be listing titles here as soon as I'm able. While you're at it, head over to Hungry Tiger Press and check out some of their newest offerings.
2/20/05 At Long Last! Long overdue for the Royal Timeline of Oz site is its own news page. Apologies for the frustration many of you may have felt awaiting Oz news and encountering everything but on this site's formerly sole Latest News page. The primary focus for this New & New Releases is just that: the latest information on upcoming Oz books. I may mention a local convention or other item of interest, but the majority of Oz news will, as always, continue to appear in the pages of The Baum Bugle, which if you're any kind of Oz fan (book, movie, play), you should subscribe to as it's an excellent magazine filled with something for everyone! Go to the International Wizard of Oz Club's main site for more info. So if you've got any information on any new Oz or Oz related releases coming out, drop me a line here! |
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The following list of upcoming releases includes titles scheduled to be published in the near future as well as titles that are currently being written which may or may not be published but which the authors hope to present in the near future.
Note: some titles awaiting publication are listed in the other sections of The Royal Timeline of Oz. If you know of any that are not included, please write me (Joe) at: Oz@timelineuniverse.net. I am currently the Reviews Editor for The Baum Bugle, so please contact me if you have or know of an Oz title you'd like reviewed. |
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AUTHOR |
TITLE/ DATE (subject to change) |
PUBLISHER |
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Aaron Solomon Adelman |
???? The Missing Tin People of Oz
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unknown |
| Aaron Solomon Adelman | 1992 The Horrible Monster of Oz | unknown |
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Aaron Solomon Adelman
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???? Whatever Happened to Oz (or, The Disenchanted Cactus of Oz) |
unknown |
| Aaron Solomon Adelman | 2005 The Great World Outside of Oz (or The Wizardess from Oz) | |
| David Anthony | ???? Dorothy and the Wizard's Wish | PublishAmerica.com |
|
J. L. Bell |
2001 The Magic Book of Oz |
unknown |
| Margaret Berg | 1994 The Reading Tree of Oz | Not yet selected |
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Michael J.M. Conway |
1903 Jinjur of Oz (final chapter takes place after Ozma of Oz) |
unknown |
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Michael J.M. Conway |
The Sky Family of Oz Trilogy 1916 The Passion Fire of Oz 1917 The Fallen Dragon in Oz 1927 Sparkx of Oz (note: The prologue takes place in 1920 during ‘Kabumpo in Oz’) |
unknown |
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Michael J.M. Conway |
The Changing Beasts in Oz Trilogy 1938 Dreamkillers in Oz 1940 The Dream Wars 1950 Harper of Oz |
unknown |
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Michael J.M. Conway |
Invasion: Oz
trilogy Exiles from Oz The Retaking of Oz |
unknown |
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Michael J.M. Conway |
2001 Incarnates from Oz |
unknown |
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Michael J.M. Conway |
2002 Emerald City After Dark | unknown |
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Heather Darrow |
1945 The Silk Maiden of Oz |
unknown |
| Christopher Charles Douglas | 1975 Mira in Oz | Chapters 1-12 available here |
| Mark E. Haas | 1999 The Emerald Mountain of Oz | Lulu.com (Coming Soon!) |
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Dave Hardenbrook & Dave Hardenbrook/ Melody Grandy |
The Dave in Oz Trilogy 2002 Jellia, Maid of Oz 2003 That Ozzy Feeling |
Galde Press |
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Dave Hardenbrook |
2000 Harry Potter and the Guest Lecturers from Oz |
Private publisher |
| Robin Hess | 1993 The Traveling Bag of Oz | unknown |
| Scott Andrew Hutchins | 1994 Giraffic Park: An Adventure in Oz | unknown |
| Scott Andrew Hutchins |
Tippetarius Trilogy 1991 Tip of Oz 1991 – 1995 Nikidik in Oz 1996 Queen Aubrey of Oz |
unknown |
| Marcus Mebes | 1990 Mysterious Caverns of Oz (rewritten) | Lulu.com |
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Damian Pythias |
???? The Golden Hammer |
Nathan Mulac DeHoff’s online website |
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Damian Pythias |
???? The Giant Rabbit of Oz |
unknown |
| Jeffrey Rester | ???? Death Comes to Oz | Not yet selected |
| David Russell | 2007 Moja in Oz |
Ozma Productions (Summer '08) |
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Coming Soon From Tales of the Cowardly Lion & Friends! |
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| Aaron Almanza |
1993 Sky Island of Oz |
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| Amanda Marie Buck | 1999 Sunshine In Oz | |
| Bruce Carroll | 1990 The Magic Book of Oz | |
| Lin Carter |
???? The Enchanted Island of Yoom |
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| Chris Dulabone |
1928 The Forgotten Land of Oz |
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| Chris Dulabone |
1987 Summer Solstice in Oz |
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| Chris Dulabone | 1991 Three-Headed Elvis Clone Found in Flying Saucer over Oz | |
| Chris Dulabone | 1991 Dunderheads in Oz | |
| Chris Dulabone, Greg Gick, Melody Grandy, Greg Hunter, Phyllis Ann Karr, Jim Vander Noot, Chuck Sabatos |
1982 Bucketheads in Oz |
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| Chris Dulabone, Charles Dunn, Bob Evans, Marcus Mebes, Dorothy Meers, Kieran Miller, Carol Silva, Marin E. Xiques |
1996 Fwiirp and the First and Foremost of the Phanfasms in Oz |
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| Alexander H. Edwards |
1954 Jubilee in Oz |
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| Ryan Gannaway |
1939 The Mystic Planes of Oz |
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| Ryan Gannaway |
1990 The Knock-Kneed Knight of Oz |
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| Ryan Gannaway | 1990 The Yellow Hen of Oz | |
| Ryan Gannaway | 1990 The Enchanted Cat from Oz | |
| Ryan Gannaway | 1991 Gambu in Oz | |
| Ryan Gannaway | 1991 Ruggedo in Oz | |
| Ryan Gannaway | 1991 The Magic Talisman of Oz | |
| Ryan Gannaway | 1992 The Amazing Ozosphere of Oz | |
| Greg Gick | ???? The Flying Cab-Horse of Oz | |
| Melody Grandy & Carolyn Dorow | ???? The Wise Ol' Owl in Oz | |
| K. Kline |
1994 The Wogglebug of Oz |
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| Carol Silva/ Marin E. Xiques |
1992 The Fairy Wand of Oz |
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| Marin E. Xiques | 1989 Land of Wonders: Land of Oz | |
| Marin E. Xiques | 2000 Bouncy Bunnies in Oz | |
| Marin E. Xiques & Chris Dulabone | ???? Moonstruck in Oz | |
| Marin E. Xiques & Chris Dulabone | ???? A Sure Cure in Oz | |
| Marin E. Xiques & Chris Dulabone | 1939 Havenly Dreams beneath Oz | |
| Marin Elizabeth Xiques & Carol P. Silva |
1951 The Umbrellaphant in Oz |
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