The 1939 musical is said to have been seen by more people more times than any other movie ever made.
Indeed, the mere mention of The Wizard of Oz calls to mind an image of the stumbling Scarecrow, the rusted Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion or the actress Judy Garland, clad in gingham and braids, singing 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow.' It's a film that is in our national DNA, viewed usually not just once, but over and over again. It is one of the most beloved stories in popular American culture, but over the decades, the book has taken a back seat to the wildly successful Wizard of Oz film. Our next book club adventure takes us on a journey that is familiar to people across generations: We will be taking a trip down the yellow brick road with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, first published in 1900. Your purchase helps support NPR programming. Close overlay Buy Featured Book Title The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Author L.
