The

Wizard
of Oz
The Wizard of Oz is really two slightly different versions of the archetype: the one found in the original books, and the one presented in the movie. Some of the changes are fairly significant - for instance, Dorothy is only a child in the Baum books, but is a teenager in the movie. I recommend fans of the movie read a few of the original books to get a better sense of Baum's intention.

For a more faithful adaptation of Baum's work, watch "Return to Oz", an 80's movie starring a young Fairuza Balk that combines the plots of a few of the later novels. The atmosphere is appropriately surreal, and less stage-like than the popular Oz film.

Oz Links

The Yellow Brick Road - online version of a real store featuring Oz products (also has a museum and yearly festival)
Jim's Wizard of Oz Website - one man's obsession with the movie
The Wizard of Oz - official Warner Bros. site
Zoe's Wizard of Oz Place - another fan, includes lyrics, script, music, clipart
Merry Old Land of Oz - info, pics, special effects
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Website - good faq, lists all oz books, meaning behind the story, etc.
The Dark Side of the Rainbow - synchs between the movie and Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon
See specific plot points and comparisons 

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