Evan I. Schwartz
Author
Pub. Date
2002.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"…Fascinating… A riveting American classic of independent brilliance versus corporate arrogance. I found it more fun than fiction." - James Bradley, author of Flags of Our Fathers
"… The fascinating inside story of how this eccentric loner invented television and fought corporate America." - Walter Isaacson, chariman, CNN
"…Compelling…Strong, dramatic prose…" - Kirkus Reviews
"…A lively and engaging account." - Library Journal
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Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
The remarkable story behind one of the world's most enduring and best-loved books. Offering new insights into the true origins and meaning of L. Frank Baum's 1900 masterwork, author Schwartz delves into the personal turmoil and spiritual transformation that fueled Baum's fantastical parable of the American Dream. Before becoming an impresario of children's adventure tales, Baum failed at a series of careers and nearly lost his soul before setting...
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