Son of a Witch. Inscribed by Gregory Maguire. First Edition, Fifth Printing. HarperCollins. New York, 2005.

American author Gregory Maguire is a master of fiction for both children and adults. He has written dozens of novels, the widely acclaimed being his Wicked series. They revitalized the Oz universe by subverting its politics and characterizations, revealing counternarratives for the Wicked Witch of the West and others. Maguire’s novels are decidedly more adult, too, reading more like sharp literary fiction than the pure fantasy of L. Frank Baum’s work. This volume, Son of a Witch, is the second installment. It was published a decade after the first, making it highly anticipated and a major bestseller. It follows an adolescent boy named Liir as he navigates Oz in search of his family. It remains a favorite among Maguire readers and it ensured the continued success of the series.

This fifth printing is inscribed by Maguire on the half-title page. It is in fine condition. In the original casing, fine. Text block fine. In the original dust jacket, fine.

A fine inscribed copy of Son of a Witch.