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The Wizard of Oz - The Official 75th Anniversary Companion - cover

The Wizard of Oz - The Official 75th Anniversary Companion

William Stillman, Jay Scarfone

Publisher: Harper

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Summary

The Wizard of Oz: The Official 75th Anniversary Companion celebrates the timeless classic musical film starring Judy Garland. 
 
“Jump over the rainbow with inside stories from the classic film.” —Entertainment Weekly 
 
Delivering an interactive experience, this essential volume detailing the making of the film that has captured the imagination of generations transports readers over the rainbow and into the Land of Oz with its host of unpublished artwork, behind-the-scenes stories from the stars, and removable special features. 
 
Open the door to the Land of Oz and travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and her companions on the journey of a lifetime. Learn the filmmaking tricks and techniques behind the film's realistic tornado, why Dorothy's shoes were ruby-colored, and how the filmmakers got a fleet of Winged Monkeys to fly.  
 
Authors Jay Scarfone and William Stillman reveal filmmaking secrets and information on everything from the film's pre- and postproduction to early reviews and publicity to never-before-published stories from the cast and crew, making it the definitive book on the subject. Beautifully designed with an array of film stills, Technicolor™ test frames, rare artwork and photography, and costume and set illustrations, this collectible edition provides an unrivaled glimpse at the land where dreams come true.
Available since: 10/29/2013.
Print length: 320 pages.

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