Category Archives: March Laumer

I’ve Struck Eulenspiegel

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

To close out April Fools’ Day, let’s take a look at one of the most famous pranksters in history. Well, at least he’s supposed to be famous, but I’ve hardly heard of him. I’m referring to Till Eulenspiegel, a German … Continue reading →

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An Elephant for All Kingdoms

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

Kabumpo, the Elegant Elephant of Oz, is primarily a subject of the Kingdom of Pumperdink. In fact, he is an honorary Prince and Chancellor of the Realm, and advises King Pompus on everything from foreign policy to when to get … Continue reading →

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Glad to Be Gayelette

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

Picture by Shawn Maldonado In Chapter 14 of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the King of the Winged Monkeys tells a story that comes off as a major tangent. It tells more about the history of the Winged Monkeys, but … Continue reading →

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Witch Family General

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

As I’ve stated before when writing about the Wicked Witches of Oz, the idea that the Witches of the East and West are sisters comes from the MGM film, there being no hint of it in any of the books … Continue reading →

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Please Share My Umbrella

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

In Sky Island, we’re first introduced to Button-Bright‘s Magic Umbrella. This is an old and tattered-looking umbrella with a red elephant’s head on the handle, that has been in his family for generations. The family considers it to be lucky, … Continue reading →

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Nome Family Reunion

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

The Talking City of Oz, by Ron Baxley, Jr. – This book was originally written for the International Wizard of Oz Club’s centennial contest, and published by March Laumer. I read that version and wrote a brief review of it … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Chris Dulabone, L. Frank Baum, March Laumer, Marin Elizabeth Xiques, Onyx Madden/Jim Nitch, Oz, Oz Authors, Ron Baxley Jr., Ruth Plumly Thompson | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

All’s Whale That Ends Whale

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

One of my favorite John R. Neill creations is Davy Jones, a wooden whale who is a seagoing vessel unto himself. I already wrote a little about him here, but…well, I’d say I barely scratched the surface, but that’s not … Continue reading →

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