Wizard of Oz: A Scanimation Book

Description

We re off to see the wizard The magic of Scanimation meets the wonderful "Wizard of Oz," bringing to life 10 memorable scenes from the movie that s enchanted generations of viewers. It s the gift book of the fall, and includes: Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and Toto dancing down the Yellow Brick Road Dorothy s farmhouse flying upward in a twister Miss Gulch, on her bicycle in the tornado, transforming into a witch on a broomstick The Lollipop Kids strutting from side to side The Scarecrow doing a wacky dance The Tin Man swaying from side to side; Dorothy and the Scarecrow flanking him as if to catch him The Wicked Witch of the West waving on a sky full of flying monkeys The Wicked Witch of the West melting The Great and Powerful Oz and the man behind the curtain frantically pulling levers A close-up of Dorothy clicking her ruby slippers Like "Star Wars" before it, "The Wizard of Oz" is a marriage of phenomenal Scanimation and one of the most beloved movies of all time. It also continues to be a vital icon: Warner s 2009 release of the "70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector s Edition" won DVD critics and numerous other awards; Warner Brothers Kids just launched wizardofozkids.com; and in 2011, Andrew Lloyd Webber is staging "The Wizard of Oz" on Broadway. Now it s found yet new life through Rufus Butler Seder With equal parts love and skill, he s created 10 compelling Scanimations, taking us over the rainbow. A glittering, ruby-red cover is the final, delectable touch. "