“The Wizard of Oz Collector’s Treasury”

“The Wizard of Oz” has captured our collective imagination since its theatrical release in 1939. And authors and Oz experts William Scarfone and Jay Stillman bring to life the Oz merchandising empire in their new book “The Wizard of Oz Collector’s Treasury.”

 Scarfone and William previously co-authored “The Wizard of Oz: The Fiftieth Anniversary Pictorial History” in 1989, and their new contribution to the Oz universe is a delightful deep dive into more than 1,000 Oz collectibles and merchandise. Autographs, books, buttons, dolls, games, puzzles, figurines, drinking glasses, postcards, novelties, publicity and promotion, posters and lobby cards, records, sheet music, and more are thoughtfully catalogued in full color, accompanied by an up-to-date value guide. Lovers of movie memorabilia and Judy Garland, too, are sure to marvel at the diverse offerings in this comprehensive guide to all things Oz. Who knows? You might even learn something new about this beloved classic.

 A bit of related trivia – according to the Wizard of Oz Museum in Cocoa Beach, FL, the top three rarest Oz collectibles are the gloves worn onscreen by Bert Lahr as The Cowardly Lion (#3), the earliest-known Wizard of Oz screenplay (#2), and an original, screen-worn, blue gingham dress worn by Garland’s Dorothy (though, of course, you won’t find any of those in the book).

About the author

Jay Scarfone and William Stillman are nationally recognized as authorities in the field of Oz memorabilia, merchandise and collectibles. As co-authors of 1989's best-selling The Wizard of Oz: The Official Fiftieth Anniversary Pictorial History, their expertise in authenticating and appraising Oz rarities has been consulted by major auction companies as well as by numerous private collectors. 

About the publisher

A family-owned, independent publisher of high-quality nonfiction books since 1974, Schiffer has published thousands of titles on the diverse subjects that fuel our readers’ passion. From our traditional subjects of antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts and military history, Schiffer has expanded its catalog to publish books on contemporary art and artists; architecture and design; food and entertaining; the metaphysical, paranormal and folklore; and pop and fringe culture, as well as books for children.

 Schiffer Publishing is located in Atglen, PA. Website: www.schifferbooks.com.

 Size: 8.5” x 11”, full-color photographs, more than 1,000 artifacts, 244 pages, ISBN-13: 978-0887404306, binding: hardback, price: $59.99

Contact Corbin Crable at editor@discovervintage.com.