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This Was Once a Local, But It’s Now an Express

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Nathan

With the 1972 Oziana, we start with a cover drawn by Tony Moses, showing several Oz characters attending what appears to be a fair. The Cowardly Lion is sitting and reading The Annotated Alice, and the Woozy floating away with … Continue reading →

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Carpeting the Gaps

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Nathan

The Magic Carpet of Oz, by David Hulan – I was in communication with David back when I first joined the International Wizard of Oz Club more than twenty years ago. He offered me some advice on the Oz stories … Continue reading →

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Fallen Stars and Fallen Djinn

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Nathan

Stardust, by Neil Gaiman – A pretty interesting, if sometimes confusing, journey through the realm of Faerie with the half-fay Tristran Thorn. I think some of the confusion is done on purpose, to give the impression that Faerie is a … Continue reading →

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