Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Robert Ingpenand#39;s lush interpretation of L. Frank Baumand#39;s beloved classic transports children to the magical kingdom of Oz. Ingpen captures all the memorable moments and characters in his gorgeous illustrations, from the cyclone that whisks Dorothy out of Kansas to her encounters with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, Cowardly Lionandmdash;and the Wicked Witch of the West. An essential edition.
About the Author
Robert Ingpen began studying illustration and book design at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. He was recently honored with Membership of the Order of Australia. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen medal for his contribution to children's literature. He lives in Anglesea, Australia.