The Wizardry of Oz: The Artistry and Magic of the 1939 M-G-M Classic
(Applause Books). PUBLISHED ON THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RELEASE OF THE FILM: AUGUST 15, 2004! The Wizard of Oz is one of the most popular and beloved motion pictures of all time. Seen by over one billion people worldwide since its 1939 premiere, Oz is an indelible part of our national consciousness and our earliest childhood memories. Why does this movie endure despite modern advances in film make-up and special effects? This lavishly illustrated book explores the construction of Oz at the...
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Scarfone and Stillman, authors of other books on "The Wizard of Oz," explore the construction of one of the most beloved motion pictures of all time. Details about make-up, costumes, and special effects are revealed, accompanied by color and b&w stills, Technicolor test frames, and blueprints, many published for the first time, plus costumes and props presented from the archives of collectors. This new edition contains a sequence of images taken behind the scenes during the film's production, plus 60 new photos, including stills from the deleted "Jitterbug" song and dance number. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Prologue : Oz influences171Make-up : the art of transformation332Costumes and props : Adrian's style behind the seams593Set design : creating a technicolor dreamworld1034Special effects : illusions of grandeur1475A whiz of a promotion, at home and abroad173Epilogue : aftereffects of M-G-Magic197AppThe man behind the curtain : photographs by Peter Stackpole211Toto : a dog's life225Cast and crew237
