Dickinson P. Martin (June 29, 1927 – February 14, 1990) was an artist fromChicago who wrote and illustrated a number of books in and related to theOz series.
Martin was an active Oz fan, serving asThe International Wizard of Oz Club as president, vice-president, director, and editor of its magazine,The Baum Bugle.[1]
Martin illustratedMerry Go Round in Oz (1963), the 40th title in the regularOz series.[2] Martin's illustrations received positive notice in a review in theChicago Tribune.[3]
He was co-author ofThe Oz Scrapbook (1977). ALibrary Journal review ofThe Oz Scrapbook called it "a superb production".[4] Martin also wrote and illustratedThe Ozmapolitan of Oz (1986). He designed new opening titles for the 1990shome video rerelease ofHis Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz.
Prior to his Oz work, Martin illustrated two decks ofplaying cards for the Chicago Playing Card Collectors. The first, Fact & Fancy, was released in 1961 for the club's 10th anniversary in an edition of 600.[5][6] The second, Mythological Zoo, was made in 1971 and available in two versions —monochrome (edition of 200) and colored (edition of 100).[7]
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