{"product_id":"ultimate-oz-universe-fred-van-lente-9781953165640","title":"Ultimate Oz Universe: Into the Outerlands","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eUltimate OZ Universe\u003c\/b\u003e continues with its most thrilling chapter yet. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollowing the breakout success of \u003ci\u003eUltimate OZ Universe: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Lands\u003c\/i\u003e, this new volume pushes deeper into \u003cb\u003eL. Frank Baum's\u003c\/b\u003e world -- not just beyond the familiar road of yellow bricks, but into corners of OZ filled with \u003cb\u003eforgotten legends, strange new realms, and dangerous magical territories\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eInto the Outerlands\u003c\/i\u003e builds on what came before and delivers higher stakes, bolder worldbuilding, deeper mythology, and a sweeping story that reshapes the future of OZ. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eInto the Outerlands\u003c\/i\u003e follows \u003cb\u003eDorothy and Ozma\u003c\/b\u003e -- heroines fans think they know -- as they step into unfamiliar territory where old stories take on new meaning. Their journeys unfold on parallel paths, echoing and colliding in ways that reveal how vast OZ truly is, and how much is still waiting to be discovered. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDorothy Gale\u003c\/b\u003e is washed ashore on the wild coast of Outer OZ -- she's swept into a high-stakes conflict inside the walls of \u003cb\u003eCastle Ev\u003c\/b\u003e, ruled by \u003cb\u003ePrincess Langwidere\u003c\/b\u003e. Far from familiar lands, Dorothy must rely on new allies and quick wits to navigate a realm where power is prized, cruelty is common, and every choice can change the fate of a kingdom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeanwhile, in the \u003cb\u003eEmerald City\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ePrincess Ozma\u003c\/b\u003e struggles to master newly awakened magic that threatens to overwhelm her. Sent on a daring mission across the Deadly Desert toward Fire Island, Ozma is joined by \u003cb\u003eScarecrow, Lion, \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eTin Woodman\u003c\/b\u003e, and forced to discover what kind of leader OZ requires when a rising threat from the \u003cb\u003eNome King\u003c\/b\u003e starts to stir. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDeveloped in close collaboration with leading OZ historians, \u003ci\u003e Ultimate OZ Universe: Into the Outerlands\u003c\/i\u003e is a meticulously researched continuation of Baum's original novels. Spanning \u003cb\u003emore than 120 pages\u003c\/b\u003e of richly layered storytelling and striking artwork, this volume expands the Ultimate OZ Universe while remaining accessible to new readers and deeply rewarding for longtime fans. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first volume reintroduced OZ as a living fantasy universe, earning praise for its canon-faithful storytelling, rich worldbuilding, and bold creative vision. Elton John called the debut \"dazzling,\" while People.com declared, \"Citizens of Oz, get ready -- there's another star in your midst.\" With \u003ci\u003eInto the Outerlands\u003c\/i\u003e, the saga moves from rediscovery into a grander, and often more perilous horizon -- where wonder and danger travel side by side. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBound by destiny, Dorothy and Ozma walk two parallel paths toward one shared fate -- but OZ may not survive what's coming. If you're ready to follow them into lands where legends are tested and magic runs deep, now is the time. Bring home \u003ci\u003eInto the Outerlands\u003c\/i\u003e today!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fred Van Lente,Larry King\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1953165648\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781953165640\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Artists, Writers \u0026amp; Artisans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.19h x 6.63w x 0.22d","brand":"Fred Van Lente","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48454370296063,"sku":"9781953165640","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8b49950e-dbea-4751-8c36-6859a8bcdf99.jpg?v=1777305796","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ultimate-oz-universe-fred-van-lente-9781953165640","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}