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Memories Of A Munchkin
An Illustrated Walk Down The Yellow Brick Road
by Meinhardt Raabe ; Daniel Kinske
ISBN: 0823091937
ISBN-13: 9780823091935
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Back Stage Books
Published date: 2005
Size: 8.75 x 10.5 inches
Weight: 2.65 pounds
Pages: 288
Publisher's Notes
One of the last surviving cast members of the Wizard of Oz shares his memories of making this legendary film, discussing his role as one of the "little people" hired to play munchkins in the movie, while also sharing his memories of various mishaps he witnessed behind the scenes.
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Memories of a Munchkin: An Illustrated Walk Down the Yellow Brick Road
Meinhardt Raabe; Daniel Kinske; Foreword-Mickey Rooney
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11. This book is in brand new mint condition, it is unused and available in stock for immediate dispatch. We deliver to all destinations World Wide. Delivery Takes 4-14 Working days after dispatch. Our Customer Service is excellent and rest assured we will have a smooth transaction. If you have any Questions or queries please do not hesitate to get in touch with us and we will be pleased to assist you . MORE INFORMATION: In this deluxe, lavishly illustrated, hardcover edition, one of the last surviving cast members of THE WIZARD OF OZ reveals his life story and shares his memories of making that beloved Hollywood classic. Born into a family of German dairy farmers, Meinhardt Raabe grew up in Farmington, Wisconsin. In 1934, he was hired to participate in a special "Midget Village" exhibit at the World's Fair in Chicago, and this was followed by years of appearing at other fairs and exhibitions. In 1938, he heard that MGM was going to make a movie with Judy Garland and "they wanted as man ( more information) Offered by The Big Book Sale (United Kingdom)
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Memories Of A Munchkin: An Illustrated Walk Down The Yellow Brick Road
RAABE, MEINHARDT WITH LIEUTENANT DANIEL KINSKE, U.S.N.; ROONEY, MICKEY (FOREWORD)
Back Stage Books, New York: 2005. Hardcover with dustjacket. Brand new book. As coroner, I must aver I thoroughly examined her. And she's not only merely dead. She's really, most sincerely dead!" With these words, Meinhardt Raabe stepped into film history. He played the Munchkin Coroner in one of the greatest movies of all time - the beloved classic The Wizard of Oz. The actor's inspiring story, painting a portrait of a man of remarkable energy and courage, is matched with a gallery of more than fifty pieces of all-new art by such prominent artists as Al Hirschfeld, Sergio Aragones, Frank Frazetta, Frank Kelly Freas, John Severin, Angelo Torres, Al Jaffee, and dozens more - all inspired by The Wizard of Oz and the memories of this remarkable Munchkin. ISBN: 0823091937. ( more information) Offered by Ad Infinitum Books (United States)
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Memories Of A Munchkin: An Illustrated Walk Down The Yellow Brick Road
RAABE, MEINHARDT WITH LIEUTENANT DANIEL KINSKE, U.S.N.; ROONEY, MICKEY (FOREWORD)
Back Stage Books, New York: 2005. Hardcover with dustjacket. Brand new book. As coroner, I must aver I thoroughly examined her. And she's not only merely dead. She's really, most sincerely dead!" With these words, Meinhardt Raabe stepped into film history. He played the Munchkin Coroner in one of the greatest movies of all time - the beloved classic The Wizard of Oz. The actor's inspiring story, painting a portrait of a man of remarkable energy and courage, is matched with a gallery of more than fifty pieces of all-new art by such prominent artists as Al Hirschfeld, Sergio Aragones, Frank Frazetta, Frank Kelly Freas, John Severin, Angelo Torres, Al Jaffee, and dozens more - all inspired by The Wizard of Oz and the memories of this remarkable Munchkin. ISBN: 0823091937. ( more information) Offered by Ad Infinitum Books (United States)
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Memories Of A Munchkin: An Illustrated Walk Down The Yellow Brick Road
RAABE, MEINHARDT WITH LIEUTENANT DANIEL KINSKE, U.S.N.; ROONEY, MICKEY (FOREWORD)
Back Stage Books, New York: 2005. Hardcover with dustjacket. Brand new book. As coroner, I must aver I thoroughly examined her. And she's not only merely dead. She's really, most sincerely dead!" With these words, Meinhardt Raabe stepped into film history. He played the Munchkin Coroner in one of the greatest movies of all time - the beloved classic The Wizard of Oz. The actor's inspiring story, painting a portrait of a man of remarkable energy and courage, is matched with a gallery of more than fifty pieces of all-new art by such prominent artists as Al Hirschfeld, Sergio Aragones, Frank Frazetta, Frank Kelly Freas, John Severin, Angelo Torres, Al Jaffee, and dozens more - all inspired by The Wizard of Oz and the memories of this remarkable Munchkin. ISBN: 0823091937. ( more information) Offered by Ad Infinitum Books (United States)
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Meinhardt Raabe; Daniel Kinske; Foreword-Mickey Rooney
Back Stage Books, 2005-04-05. Hardcover. New. Brand New. In Stock. Order Now. Free upgrade with tracking. Over 600,000 items available. Buy from a trusted Power Seller. ( more information) Offered by *** www.HarvardBooksellers.com *** (United States)
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Memories of a Munchkin: An Illustrated Walk Down the Yellow Brick Road
Raabe and Lieutenant Daniel Kinske, USN, Meinhardt
New York: Back Stage Books, 2005. Hard Cover. Meinhardt Raabe and Lieutenant Daniel Kinske, USN -- 1st Edition 1st Printing -- FINE/FINE -- copy of Memories of a Munchkin: An Illustrated Walk Down the Yellow Brick Road. 4to 288 pp. Stated First Printing 2005. Foreward by Mickey Rooney. Quarter bound with a glossy green paper spine over green paperboards, as well as green endpapers and pastedowns; the publisher's name and device, the authors' names, and the title are gilt stamped to the spine. Profusely illustrated with colour photographs. The head of the spine bears only minor bumping, while the corners are sharp, the hinges are strong, and the text is clean and sharp throughout. The pictorial dust-wrapper retains the publisher's original price of $39.95 to the upper right of the front flap and is in Fine condition; the front panel bears a few miniscule indentations and a small crease to its top-edge, and the head of the spine bears a few creases, as well. With a brilliant green binding and endpapers, this is a charming book full of first-hand accounts on the American classic. WHS Published by: New York: Back Stage Books, 2005 First edition. ( more information) Offered by Printers Row Fine and Rare Books (United States)
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Memories Of A Munchkin - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Raabe, Meinhardt
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Back Stage Books. As New in As New dust jacket; Signed by Author 2005 First Edition; First Printing Hard Cover A stunning copy of this stated First Edition/First Printing in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket, this one SIGNED by author and Coroner of Oz, Meinhardt Raabe, on the title page; Munchkin coroner Meinhardt Raabe's compelling story, a must have for the fan of the 1939 film THE WIZARD OF OZ. Numerous never before seen pictures of the movie set, munchkins, scene direction...not to mention other movie stars of the time including, of course, Judy Garland! Includes a foreword by Mickey Rooney ( more information) Offered by Books Tell You Why, member IOBA (United States)
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