The Mysterious Chronicles of OZ / Inscribed / 1st Printing / 1985

  By Onyx Madden (James E. Nitch)Illustrations by J. Noel This is a modern-day Oz book, written by James E. Nitch under the pen name "Onyx Madden" and illustrated by J. Noel. It was initially published in 1985 in an edition that featured an Introduction by Ray Bolger, who played the Scarecrow in the 1939 MGM film The Wizard of Oz. Nitch's book has won praise for Noel's lush illustrations, which include six full-color tipped-in plates and 150 line drawings. Book Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket: Very Good+ The dust jacket is unclipped and has a pictorial panel with small tears, creases, and rubbing. I've added a dust jacket for additional protection. The book's boards are green with a gilt title on the cover and spine. The boards are slightly sunned on the top and back edge of the covers. There is aging on the top edge of the text block. The author signed and inscribed a message to the previous owner. The binding is square, and the pages are otherwise clean and unmarked. Publisher: Dennis-Landman, Santa Monica, CAPublication Date: 1985Binding: HardcoverCondition: VG+/VG+Signed: Inscribed by AuthorEdition: First PrintingPages: 235 pagesSize: 7 3/8" x 9 1/4."