Wicked (Uncorrected Proof): The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
by Gregory Maguire
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Easthampton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Uncorrected Proof in red wraps. First edition stated with complete number line; ISBN:0060391448. Slight soiling to front and sticker residue. Light pen scratch on spine. Scarce.
Synopsis
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.
Reviews
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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Details
- Seller
- Book Moon (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 18425
- Title
- Wicked (Uncorrected Proof)
- Author
- Gregory Maguire
- Illustrator
- Douglas Smith
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, first printing / Uncorrected Proof/ARC
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- ReganBooks
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1995
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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