Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Co, (1992). Hardcover - "The road to OZ was not an easy one for L Frank Baum. He endured personal misfortune and financial difficulties, failing at several careers before becoming a top children's author. He wrote 13 more OZ book, over 60 books in all. And despite the enduring popularity of his books, they have often been denounced as unsuitable for young readers." The life story of Baum, the man behind the magic of Oz.
Illustrated throughout with drawings and photographs. Includes bibliographical references, a selected list of L. Frank Baum's books, index. 144 pp. ISBN: 0-822549107.