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WICKED: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of the West.

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WICKED: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of the West.

by Maguire, Gregory

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0060391448
ISBN 13
9780060391447
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New York: HarperCollins,, (1995). Hardcover first edition -. Very near fine in glossy illustrated boards in a like dust jacket with a window cut out in the front. . First printing. Maguire's first novel for adults, a fantasy based on the Oz stories - but told from the viewpoint of the vanquished Wicked Witch of the West. The basis for the award-winning Broadway musical. Humorous and thought-provoking. Illustrated by by Douglas Smith with full page black and white drawings at the beginning of each section, illustrated title page and decorations throughout. 406 pp.

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Packed with e-book extras, including the original classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum, and the Reader's Group Guide.When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil? Gregory Maguire creates a fantasy world so rich and vivid that we will never look at Oz the same way again. Wicked is about a land where animals talk and strive to be treated like first-class citizens, Munchkinlanders seek the comfort of middle-class stability and the Tin Man becomes a victim of domestic violence. And then there is the little green-skinned girl named Elphaba, who will grow up to be the infamous Wicked Witch of the West, a smart, prickly and misunderstood creature who challenges all our preconceived notions about the nature of good and evil.

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On Aug 11 2005, Raabe said:
Fantastic story of "the wizard of oz" told through the eyes of the so-called wicked witch. Maguire's first novel already a collectible classic demanding high return. The sequel "Son of a Witch" scheduled to come out in late 2005. Do not miss this!

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
WICKED: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of the West.
Author
Maguire, Gregory
Format/Binding
Hardcover first edition -
Book Condition
Used - Very near fine in glossy illustrated boards in a like dust jacket with a window cut out in the front.
Jacket Condition
glossy illustrated boards in a like
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
0060391448
ISBN 13
9780060391447
Publisher
HarperCollins,
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
(1995)
Keywords
wizard of oz, witches, wicked witch of the west, oziana
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Modern first editions;

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