The Wonderful World Of Oz
New York: Little Simon, Simon & Schuster, 2000. Sabuda, Robert. First edition. Glossy Pictorial Cover. Not paginated. 26 x 21 cm. Limited edition, copy 41 of 50 signed by Saboda in pencil and dated 2001-- a print of the Wicked Witch on back compartment. Latter appears on front cover slipcase. This work is a scarce collectible pop-up of Baum's classic tale with designs by Robert Sabuda (b. 1965), a leading children's pop-up book artist and paper engineer. This pop-up version of the Oz story is intended to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication. A major accomplishment by one of the contemporary geniuses of paper engineering. There are seven double-page pop-ups in his highly intricate yet delicate style that gives new interpretation to this classic story. Orig. green cloth, backstrip lettered in gilt, front cover paper decorated brick design houses pop-up. Fine in fine matching green slipcase, back cover house image of the Wicked Witch (also fine). Item #24406
Price: $1,250.00