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.

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Baum, who wrote the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, wrote a 14-book series about the wonderous ... There's nothing quite ...