Gregory Maguire's Wicked reimagines The Wizard of Oz from the perspective of Elphaba, the misunderstood green-skinned girl who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. Through Elphaba's journey from college student to revolutionary, her friendship with Glinda, and her battles against the Wizard's oppressive regime, Maguire explores how history is written by victors and villains are made, not born. This collector's edition with green stained edges becomes both political allegory and beautiful object, proving that Maguire transformed a fairy tale into complex fiction and that some witches are really freedom fighters.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Maguire gave the Wicked Witch a backstory that makes her the hero, showing how Oz's politics create villains and how propaganda shapes perception. This deluxe edition reminds us that Elphaba's green skin makes her an outsider, that her friendship with Glinda is the emotional core, and that the Wizard is the real villain.

DETAILS: • Author: Gregory Maguire • Publisher: William Morrow & Company • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: September 24, 2024 • ISBN: 9780063391086 • Edition: Collector's Edition with green stained edges • Features: Deluxe hardback edition, basis for Tony Award-winning musical and major motion pictures • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days