“The Road to Oz not only delivers exciting, previously unpublished information and insight, but does so in an extremely well-cited format. This is absolutely a must-have for any Oz fan or film historian.” —Sean Barrett, theatrical/film producer and artistic director, Land of Oz, North Carolina
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"In their excellent new collaboration, authors Jay Scarfone and William Stillman return to a thesis begun in their equally excellent "The Wizard of Oz: The Official 75th Anniversary Companion"...regarding [producer Mervyn] LeRoy's being "The Little Engine That Could" who brought "Oz" to the screen."
-- Book Reviews by David Marshall James
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“A new and wonderful book penned by the foremost Oz movie history authors. This is a must read for all old and new Oz fans worldwide.” —Roger S. Baum, author of Dorothy of Oz (on which the film Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return is based) and great-grandson of L. Frank Baum
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"A new book takes us back down the Yellow Brick Road and uncovers untold tales about "The Wizard of Oz." William Stillman and his writing partner, Jay Scarfone, cover all the backstage drama..."
--"Closer" magazine
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“Numerous books have celebrated the fan appeal of MGM’s Wizard of Oz, but there’s far more to this story than nostalgia. Scarfone and Stillman delve deep into the history of this landmark film, exploring its place in the pantheon of classic fantasy films, as well as fascinating details of production. The Road to Oz is an important addition to the film-history bookshelf.” —J.B. Kaufman, film historian and author of The Fairest One of All: The Making of Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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"Judy Garland’s iconic “The Wizard of Oz,” gets the behind-the-scenes treatment in “The Road To Oz,” written by Jay Scarfone and William Stillman (Lyons Press), two serious Oz collectors whose illustrations include some wonderful on-set photos." --Kenneth Turan, "Critic's Choice," Los Angeles Times
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“The Road to Oz is a gamechanger in the world of motion picture history books. Long considered the leading authorities on the making of The Wizard of Oz, Scarfone and Stillman have crafted decades of extensive research into a new and unparalleled historical recalling of the classic film.” —Randy L. Schmidt, editor of Judy Garland on Judy Garland: Interviews and Encounters and author of Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter
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"Genuinely absorbing...The Road to Oz encourages one to watch MGM’s crowning achievement yet again—only this time, with a renewed appreciation of the inspired artistry, pursuit of excellence, and sheer toil that went into the making of everybody’s favorite movie." --The Baum Bugle, journal of the International Wizard of Oz Club
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