First published 1907

Ozma of Oz

Ozma of Oz is the third of L. Frank Baum's Oz books, published by Reilly & Britton of Chicago on 30 July 1907 with colour illustrations by John R. Neill. Dorothy is washed ashore in the Land of Ev with Billina the hen and joins Princess Ozma against the Nome King.

Editions tracked: 3
First edition: The Reilly & Britton Co., 1907
First published: Reilly & Britton, Chicago, 1907
Series: Oz book series

The first edition of Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum was published in Chicago by The Reilly & Britton Co. in 1907. We track 3 editions.

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About the book

Awards, adaptations and setting

Adaptations

Return to Oz film, 1985
Ozma adaptation

Setting and characters

Set in: Land of Oz
Genre: fantasy, children's fiction

In print

Editions recorded: 701 on Open Library, 654 in English
Wikipedia: Articles in 15 languages
Free to read: Project Gutenberg (out of copyright in the US)

From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.

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Frequently asked questions

Who published the first edition of Ozma of Oz?

The first edition of Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum was published in Chicago by The Reilly & Britton Co. in 1907.

How many editions of Ozma of Oz are there?

We track 3 editions of Ozma of Oz, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.

Has Ozma of Oz been adapted?

Yes, including Ozma (adaptation), Return to Oz (film, 1985), according to Wikidata.

What should I read after Ozma of Oz?

In order, it follows The Marvelous Land of Oz and it is followed by Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, according to Wikidata.

Can I read Ozma of Oz for free?

Yes: the text is out of copyright in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg. Collectors still pay for the first edition, which is the physical object, not the words.

Sources

Where these facts come from

Ozma of Oz, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
Ozma of Oz (Q634885), Wikidata (wikidata.org)
The Reilly & Britton Co. (Q7310162), Wikidata (wikidata.org)

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