Wicked - first US edition
by Gregory Maguire - signed
When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's
classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her
arch-nemesis, the mysterious witch? Where did she come from? How did she become
so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil? Gregory Maguire creates a
fantasy world so rich and vivid that we will never look at Oz the same way
again. Wicked is about a land where animals talk and strive to be treated like
first-class citizens, Munchkinlanders seek the comfort of middle-class stability
and the Tin Man becomes a victim of domestic violence. And then there is the
little green-skinned girl named Elphaba, who will grow up to be the infamous
Wicked Witch of the West, a smart, prickly and misunderstood creature who
challenges all our preconceived notions about the nature of good and evil. Made
into a hit Broadway musical that garnered 10 Tony nominations
Book is glossy and face appears through dust jacket. Both are in fine condition.
Boldly signed in black marker on the title page by the author, from a signing
for 'Son of a Witch' on Oct 21, 2005 at Powell's Books.