The Wizard of Oz, a timeless classic
Reborn as a luxurious Purple Edition!

What we were looking for was actually already within us.
A beautiful coming-of-age novel that reveals precious truths.

“True courage is facing danger even when you are afraid.

“You have enough courage to do that.” _From the text

The Wizard of Oz, a classic that has been loved worldwide for over 100 years since its publication in 1900.
It tells the story of Dorothy, a girl who is swept away by a tornado and lands in the fantasy land of Oz, and sets out on a journey to return home with a Scarecrow who wants brains, a Tin Woodman who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage.

Friends who meet on the road go to meet the Wizard of Oz to find what they each feel they lack, but through their journey, they realize that the courage, wisdom, and warm heart they have been longing for are already within themselves.
This simple story holds true to the essential values ​​of life that we often miss: self-belief, friendship, and the importance of family.

A new look at a classic you'll want to own: The Wizard of Oz: Purple Edition
Dorothy's journey returns with gorgeous illustrations and special designs.

The classic 002 "The Wizard of Oz: Purple Edition" for book collectors is produced in a high-quality hardcover (178×255mm) that is larger than the existing single-volume edition, increasing both its collection value and emotional satisfaction.
The cover with its purple background symbolically depicts the journey to Oz, and the silhouettes of the main character Dorothy and her friends are expressed in shiny silver foil, adding a touch of luxury.
The text is printed in a special purple color scheme and is richly illustrated with original illustrations from the original work, adding vividness to the story.

The front of the book includes pages designed in the shape of tarot cards to help you understand the world of Oz and its main characters at a glance.
This composition, which sensually captures the symbolism and story of each character, provides interest to young readers and deep immersion to adult readers.
This is a special device that goes beyond a simple character introduction and helps you understand the world of Oz more richly.

The Wizard of Oz: Purple Edition is a book that you will want to read and give as a gift to children who are encountering a classic for the first time, as well as adults who have lost their way for a moment on the journey of life.
Through this story, which reminds us of the 'courage', 'wisdom', and 'warm heart' that we all lose at least once in our lives, we gain the strength to believe in ourselves again.

This work, beloved by many for its timeless emotion, is quietly speaking to us through new forms such as movies, musicals, and animations.
The most precious power has always been in our hearts.
With The Wizard of Oz: Purple Edition, rediscover the faith and courage that lies dormant within you.

The Scarecrow listened intently to Dorothy's story and then said:
“I don’t understand why you would want to leave this beautiful country and go back to that desolate, gray place.”
Dorothy replied.
“That’s because you don’t have a brain.
No matter how desolate and ashen our homeland may be, our people, who have flesh and blood, want to live there more than in any other country.
No matter how beautiful other countries are.
“There’s no place like home.”
--- p.49

The scarecrow said.
“Still, I would ask for a brain rather than a heart.
Because even if a fool has a mind, he doesn't know what to do with it.”
The Tin Woodman replied.
“I will choose my heart.
Because the brain can't make people happy.
But I think happiness is the best thing in the world.”
Dorothy said nothing.
Because I couldn't tell which of my two friends was right.

--- p.65

The scarecrow asked.
“Are you saying you can’t give me a brain?”
“You don’t need a brain.
Because you learn something every day.
Babies have brains, but they don't know much.
Knowledge can only be gained through experience.
The longer you live in this world, the more experiences you will gain.”
--- p.197

Oz answered.
“You already have plenty of courage.
What you need is confidence.
There is no animal that is not afraid when danger comes.
True courage is facing danger even when you are afraid.
“You have enough courage to do that.”

--- p.198