Literally a man of many talents (and trial and errors) who found his true calling later in life, making the most of what he did with the ones he loved and making others happy, more than even he could have possibly wildly imagined!
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| Two of the Biography books written about him, on either side of a page from the oversize "Queer Visitors from the Marvelous Land of Oz" book by Hungry Tiger Press |
Whether they were Fantasy, contemporary, Politically Romantic ("Daughters of Destiny"), science-fiction, exotic adventures or even articles.
Whether he was an author, actor, playwright, salesman, shopkeeper or whatever job he took ... he certainly touched a lot of people, made a lot of connections and released a surprising amount of ideas.
Most of all he has brought so many people together, he has created Friendships and given us beloved gatherings.
He was a man, simply trying to find his way with the right job in life, who became a Creator and Royal Historian with his dream world.
Much has been written about him and his writings, especially a certain production of a particular book which brought him security and recognition, but we may never truly fully know every single tiny little thing about him, nor should we.
We have had a semi-accurate (and that term should be considered loosely) onscreen portrayal of his writings ... so hopefully someday we will get an accurate biographical dramatization of the man.
Thank You L Frank Baum for Oz and the many stories you have given us to
read ... not just fairylands, but the Flying Girl, Aunt Jane's Nieces,
the Master Kay, Sam Steele / the Boy Fortune Hunters, Annabelle and many more
stand-alone books and series!
We salute and applaud you sir!
We salute and applaud you sir!