Oz and Ends

Musings about some of my favorite fantasy literature for young readers, comics old and new, the peculiar publishing industry, the future of books, kids today, and the writing process.

Showing posts with label BOOK Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BOOK Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. Show all posts
24 December 2013

Santa Claus and the Modern World of Central Heating

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One of the hallmarks of L. Frank Baum’s fantasy writing was the crossover—and often conflict or rivalry—of fairy-tale traditions with mode...
25 December 2012

Who Brings Dad His Neckties and Stockings?

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The last act of The Road to Oz is basically cross-marketing, with L. Frank Baum bringing in characters from most of the other fantasies ...
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25 December 2007

Don't I See You Every Christmas Eve?

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The protracted climax of The Road to Oz depicts Princess Ozma’s birthday in Oz. It also gave L. Frank Baum a chance to cross-promote most ...
18 December 2007

Asking and Angsting about Ak’s Axe

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A posting to Regalia alerted me to the AV Club’s list of "16 morally dubious holiday entertainments" . At #4 is the Rankin-Bass...
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