Was

Was

by Geoff Ryman (Author)

Synopsis

Back by popular demand. Ryman's most accomplished novel to date. Was is the story of orphan Dorothy who goes to live in Kansas with Aunty Em and Uncle Henry. Was is the story of Baby Frances, who grows up to be a famous movie star, adored the world over. Was is the story of Jonathan who sees his first movie on television in November 1956. It will haunt him for the rest of his life. Was is the story of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the story of all our childhoods, of how America grew from the settling of the West to the glittering megalopolis of modern Los Angeles, like a child, from innocence to maturity.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 368
Edition: (Reissue)
Publisher: Flamingo
Published: 02 Aug 1999

ISBN 10: 0586091793
ISBN 13: 9780586091791

Media Reviews
'Enthralling' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Forceful and resonant' NEW YORK TIMES 'Staggeringly original and profound' TIME OUT 'The book and the characters will haunt you' DAILY MAIL
Author Bio
Geoff Ryman was born in Canada, but now lives in London. He is the author of many highly praised novels, including, most recently, 253.