Jack Pumpkinhead of Oz

New York: Del Rey, 1985. first thus. Mass Paperback. Like New. Michael Herring, John R. Neill. First printing of this edition. Like new. Del Rey tall mass paperback, 1st printing October 1985 (stated), complete number line. ISBN: 9780345323606, 223 pages, cover art by Michael Herring, interior illustrations by John R. Neill. 12mo (8"" x 4.5"") First published in 1929, this contains all the original illustrations of John R. Neill, with a new cover painting by Michael Herring and maps of Oz and the surrounding magical countries courtesy of the International Wizard of Oz Club. 23rd in series, preceded by The Giant Horse of Oz, and followed by The Yellow Knight of Oz. Remembering his previous visit to Oz, Peter (from The Gnome King of Oz) finds himself in Jack Pumpkinhead's yard. The two set off for the Emerald City, but take a wrong turn and end up in the Quadling Country, where they try to foil Mogodore, Red Baron of Baffleburg's plot to conquer Oz and marry Ozma. Even with the help of Belfaygor of Bourne, with his beard cursed to rapid growth, and Snif the Iffin, a griffin who has lost his grr, their efforts seem in vain. The horrendous Scare City, an enchanted pirate sack that can scoop up entire armies, and a forbidden flagon are mixed up in the adventure, too, but it takes the legendary Red Jinn of Ev the provide the magic that could help Jack Pumpkinhead save the Land of Oz.