Wicked - Gregory Maguire

Wicked: The Bestselling Book That Inspired the Movie by Gregory Maguire Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the global bestseller that transformed the world of Oz. Wicked, the groundbreaking novel by Gregory Maguire, inspired the smash-hit Broadway musical and the major motion picture now captivating audiences around the world. This beautiful anniversary hardback invites readers back to the beginning—before Dorothy, before the ruby slippers, before the legend. In this daring reimagining, the familiar tale of good and evil is turned on its head. Long before she is known as the Wicked Witch of the West, a baby girl with emerald-green skin is born in the land of Oz. Named Elphaba, she grows up sharp-minded, misunderstood, and gifted with powerful magic. When she arrives at university, she dares to hope for acceptance—but Oz is not the sanctuary she imagined. As the Wizard’s oppressive rule threatens vulnerable citizens, Elphaba becomes determined to fight back. Branded “wicked” for defying the system, she chooses resistance over silence—changing the fate of Oz forever. This original 1995 novel is a rich, dark, and politically layered prequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written for adult readers and filled with themes of identity, power, prejudice, and rebellion.