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Nome in Your Home

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Nathan

‘Tis the season, so I thought I would reread and review some Christmas-related Oz books. The Enchanted Gnome of Oz, by Greg Hunter – This one is set during Christmas Eve and Day, and it is relevant to the plot, … Continue reading →

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You Can See ‘Em Work

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Nathan

For the 2004 Oziana, John Bell took over as editor, as well as the author of one of the stories. The cover picture, which wraps around, was drawn by Don Marquez, and includes his takes on many different established characters. … Continue reading →

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Oz and Uz

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Nathan

While L. Frank Baum claimed that he took the name “Oz” from a filing cabinet drawer, there’s some doubt as to whether this is actually true or just something he thought was more interesting than the truth, I couldn’t say. … Continue reading →

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The Ozian King List

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Nathan

I’ve written before about Ozma’s father and grandfather, but what about earlier rulers of the land? Pretty much all we know about them is that they were all named either Oz or Ozma. There is a short story by Fred … Continue reading →

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No Passing Zon

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Nathan

Mister Flint in Oz, by Ray Powell – I’d been wanting to read this one for a while now, and I finally got a chance to purchase it on eBay a few weeks ago. Written in 1969, it stars Hardas … Continue reading →

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