The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum

A captivating biography of the eccentric author, filmmaker, and innovator, L. Frank Baum. A unique celebration of Baum's life, The Real Wizard of Oz explores the eventful times in which Baum lived (1856-1919), which influenced nearly every aspect of the Oz tales.

Born in England and raise on a hill farm of Wales, Rebecca Loncraine holds a doctorate in literature from Oxford University and writes regularly for the British press, including the Independent, the Guardian, and the Times Literary Supplement. Also a creative writing teacher, she divides her time between Oxford and London.