The Wizard of Oz was an entertainment franchise before franchises were a concept. The original 14-book series by Baum is a rich tapestry of dark fantasy with bizarre characters and settings.

City officials gathered at the Pleasanton Public Library earlier this month to unveil the newest piece of public art, "The ...

Baum, who wrote the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, wrote a 14-book series about the ... where the stunning art of Japanese anime combines with the themes of a dark world beyond our own.