At Your Library Nov 20, 2008
"A Lion Among Men: Volume Three in the Wicked Years," by Gregory Maguire, follows best-sellers "Wicked" and "Son of a Witch.". In "Smoke Screen," by Sandra Brown, a newswoman wakes up in bed next to a rising-star detective with no memory of how she got there or how he wound up dead. (Chetek Alert, WI)
'Wicked' fun in Oz Nov 15, 2008
Author Gregory Maguire saw the first of his popular Oz books become a hit musical ... Gregory Maguire of Concord returns to the world of L. Frank Baum's Oz in his new novel, "A Lion Among Men," the third in a projected four-book cycle called "The Wicked Years." It began with 1995's "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," a monster seller that became a smash musical, and continued with 2005's "Son of a Witch." In "A Lion Among Men," the Cowardly Lion finds himself in the... (Boston Globe)
A 'Wicked' man returns to Oz Nov 7, 2008
Wicked' author Gregory Maguire returns to Oz - CNN.com ... Wicked' author Gregory Maguire returns to Oz ... Gregory Maguire's new book, "A Lion Among Men," is about the Cowardly Lion. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Defining the classic novel Nov 6, 2008
Wicked by Gregory Maguire. Skin and Other Stories by Roald Dahl. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Eastern alum joins 'Wicked' touring company Nov 1, 2008
Wicked is a prequel to Wizard of Oz written by Gregory Maguire. It is the untold story about the witches of Oz. Composer Stephen Schwartz is the writer of the music and lyrics. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Halloween weekend Oct 30, 2008
That would be Gregory Maguire, whose 1995 book, Wicked, is now a popular Broadway play. The author will be signing copies of Wicked and Son of a Witch, as well as his new novel, A Lion Among Men, the long-awaited third installment of the author's Oz series which tells the story from the perspective of the Cowardly Lion. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Book roundup: Young adult Oct 30, 2008
A Lion Among MenBy Gregory Maguire Morrow, 336 pp ... Mature teens and adults alike should find much to savor, laugh at and think about in the third of Gregory Maguire's grown-up adventures inspired by The Wizard of Oz. Forget the cowardly lion, as played for laughs by Bert Lahr in the movie. (USA Today -- Life)
CHECK THE LIST: Where do your favorite books fall in the top 150? Oct 30, 2008
USA TODAY's best-selling books of last 15 years - USATODAY.com. USA TODAY's best-selling books of last 15 years. (USA Today -- Life)
Samhain: Pagan celebration honoring the dead Oct 30, 2008
Word on the street's been pretty kind to witches in recent years, what with kids embracing the sorcery of the Harry Potter novels and Broadway glorifying blond Glinda and green Elphaba in the fluffy "Wicked," loosely based on the smart and rather dark novel by Gregory Maguire. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
San Francisco Chronicle Best-Sellers Oct. 26 Oct 27, 2008
A LION AMONG MEN, Gregory Maguire (William Morrow; 336 pages; $26. 95): The third book in the Oz saga examines the misunderstood life of the Cowardly Lion. (San Francisco Chronicle)
What's Up? Oct 25, 2008
"Wicked" author Gregory Maguire already showed us a certain green meanie's softer side. Maybe he'll uncover the Cowardly Lion's bravado in "A Lion Among Men: Volume 3 in the Wicked Years," which he'll read from and sign after audience Q s. Noon to 2 p.m., free. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Book Buzz: Little 'Hope' for voters' interest in political books Oct 23, 2008
And Gregory Maguire, author of the Wicked Years series is out with A Lion Among Men, about the Wizard of Oz's Cowardly Lion ... As a child, Gregory Maguire's favorite character in L. Frank Baum's TheWonderful Wizard of Oz was Dorothy. (USA Today -- Life)
The Lion's Tale Oct 22, 2008
Gregory Maguire tackles Cowardly Lion in book. Article:Gregory Maguire tackles Cowardly Lion in book:/c/a/2008/10/20/DD8G13JP7L.DTL Article:Gregory Maguire tackles Cowardly Lion in book:/c/a/2008/10/20/DD8G13JP7L.DTL ... Gregory Maguire tackles Cowardly Lion in book. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Gregory Maguire tackles Cowardly Lion in book Oct 22, 2008
Gregory Maguire had that in mind when he wrote "A Lion Among Men," the third in his series of "Wicked" books that give Baum's characters a psychological, grown-up spin. The first book in the series, published in 1995 (4 million copies in print), is the source of the spectacularly successful musical "Wicked." The second book was "Son of a Witch" (2005). (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Wicked' deep thoughts Oct 18, 2008
WHAT: Writers on a New England Stage with Gregory Maguire ... But what Gregory Maguire has done in his retelling of each of those stories turns our memories inside out, reaching into our psyche and moral base for answers to decidedly adult questions. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Novel offers cynicism, timely nuances Oct 13, 2008
Author: Gregory Maguire ... Gregory Maguire doesnt want you to read his books not until youre a freshman in college. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Author's credo: 'Anything can happen in a fantasy' Oct 13, 2008
Gregory Maguire's mom died giving birth to him in 1954 ... Author Gregory Maguire will discuss A Lion Among Men: Volume Three in the Wicked Years. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
List: Book Thief author steals top 10 spot. | Top 100 books Oct 5, 2008
84 Wicked - Gregory Maguire. 85 Spot Of Bother - Mark Haddon. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Book club: Wicked -Gregory Maguire Sep 9, 2008
Gregory Maguires Alternative History of The Wizard of Oz's Witches ... Gregory Maguire s Wicked provides an unusual take on a cornerstone of popular children s literature and cinematic history. (Suite101.com)
Foster Campbell-McManus Sep 5, 2008
"Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister" by Gregory Maguire. Do you have a nickname. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Books For the Fall: Obama, Woodward and Moore Aug 19, 2008
Familiar names such as King, Michael Crichton, Candace Bushnell, Gregory Maguire, Dennis Lehane, Nelson DeMille, David Baldacci and Vince Flynn will be back. Sister Souljah has written a sequel to The Coldest Winter Ever, which helped kick off the Urban Lit phenomenon. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Wicked Big Movie News Jul 16, 2008
The stage play (music s by Stephen Schwartz) is based on the book Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire, which retells L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz from the perspective of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. According to Variety, Marc Platt and David Stone will produce the screen adaptation for Universal, which has had the project for a decade. (IGN FilmForce)
Fairy Tales Adults Can Enjoy Jun 27, 2008
Mainstream Adult Fairy Tale: Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire. Riding on the heels of his commercially successful re-telling of the Wicked Witch of the West (from The Wizard of Oz) in Wicked, Maguire once again enchants readers with his imaginative and fully inventive re-telling of the Cinderella story. (Suite101.com)
Twisted kids books appeal to all Jun 20, 2008
Its Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked, Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister and Mirror, Mirror, all classic fairy tales with a big twist ... Exciting note discovered at time of writing: When doing a little research online for Gregory Maguire, I discovered he has written and is releasing a third book in the Wicked series called A Lion Among Men. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Book tells Cinderella story with a twist Jun 10, 2008
Gregory Maguire tells the ugly stepsisters side of the story in Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister and its been modernized more times than you can count in movies the most recent being A Cinderella Story starring Hilary Duff. But Barbara Ensor decided to take a simpler and much goofier route to make the tale of the rags to riches princess a bit more fun. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
2008 Philadelphia Book Festival Blends Books, Music, High-Tech Games, Barbara Walters Tops List of Celebrity Authors May 10, 2008
Other internationally recognized writers appearing at the festival include Gregory Maguire (Wicked), Eric Jerome Dickey (Pleasure), Food Network host Ellie Krieger (The Food You Crave), Amy Goodman (Standing Up to the Madness); Roscoe Orman (Sesame Street's "Gordon"), James McBride (Song Yet Sung), Michael Scheuer (Marching Toward Hell), and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jorie Graham (Sea Change). "I am thrilled to be participating in the second annual Book Festival, and am so impressed with the... (PR Newswire)
Sweetser Lecture Series Apr 23, 2008
Wednesday, June 11: Author Gregory Maguire will lecture on his book Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. The book purports to relate the true story of the witches of the land of Oz. Maguire has also written a number of other children s books. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
'Wicked' flies out of Hollywood Apr 2, 2008
Produced by Marc Platt and David Stone, among others, the tuner has a score by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman based on the novel by Gregory Maguire. Links posted in this story. (Variety)
A big welcome to Big Ticket Mar 21, 2008
Already entrenched are literary luminaries like Doris Kearns Goodwin, Gregory Maguire and Alan Lightman who have picked up the baton from the likes of former residents Louisa May Alcott and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Concord has long attracted men and women of letters and, as the saying goes, if you fall down in Concord, you are likely to land on a writer. (Concord Journal, MA)
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff Feb 28, 2008
To quote Gregory Maguire from the back jacket, Lamb is hysterical, sexy, and really deeply moving: Moore performs a sleight-of-hand, a balancing act, of fiendish exactitude not an ounce of bathos too much, not a shred of potential heresy for anyone who takes the story too seriously. Lamb most certainly outdoes its older brother in both storytelling and hilariousness and is an enjoyable read for anyone looking for more insight into the king of all kings and the lord of all lords, Jesus H. Chist. (Suite101.com)
Making the cut Jan 4, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Actor Johnny Depp, left, and director Tim Burton. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Delightful duos Dec 17, 2007
Generations later, novelist Gregory Maguire wrote a take-off on the book/film called Wicked. That book became a hit Broadway show and best-selling CD. How bout giving a multi-generational holiday package using the original book and movie, plus the modern Wicked book and Broadway soundtrack for a unique Wizard of Oz Christmas package. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Giving The Gift Of Reading To Kids Dec 16, 2007
Also for teens, which will be of interest to guys as well, "Click," which is written by 10 authors including Nick Hornby, Gregory Maguire, Linda Sue Park and Eoin Colfer who each write their own chapter in this riveting book of global adventure and constant surprise. A purchase of this book will benefit Amnesty International. (CBS News)
Boston Public Library trustee outlines new direction prompting leader's replacement Nov 7, 2007
"If there is a way to reconsider this decision, I certainly hope you will seek it out," said a letter to the trustees from novelist Gregory Maguire, who donated $25,000 to the library last year. Mayor Thomas M. Menino, who has appointed all nine trustees, has had a fractious relationship with Margolis, and some observers believe that underlies the move not to renew the president's contract. (Boston Globe)
Getting serious about tooth fairies Nov 5, 2007
What-the-DickensBy Gregory MaguireCandlewick Press, 304 pp ... If there's a maker of ratatouille in the kitchen of American fiction, it's Gregory Maguire. (Boston Globe)
Comic review: Funnies you'll love to read Oct 19, 2007
The two issues I've bought so far (alas, not every issue seems to reach my bookstore) have included interviews with authors Gregory Maguire and Ursula K. LeGuin; profiles of screenwriters who've made the leap to comics authorship; tributes to the works of Philip K. Dick and John Wyndham; histories of the robot and its ilk in popular culture and of the "flying airstrip" in visual culture; illuminated guides to the movie attire of Spider-Man and Captain Jack Sparrow (the latter of which is a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Book roundup: Young adult novels Oct 18, 2007
That's the challenge in Click, a book that overflows with award-winning contributors, including Gregory Maguire, Nick Hornby, Roddy Doyle and Deborah Ellis. Linda Sue Park kicks off Click with a chapter about George "Gee" Keane, a famous photographer who dies and leaves his family with mysteries about his globe-trotting life. (USA Today -- Life)
The never-ending story Oct 16, 2007
Like Stoppard, Gregory Maguire found inspiration in a minor character in a beloved tale. His novel Wicked told the story of the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz. Maguire s book was adapted into a Broadway musical that became a major hit. (Boston Globe)
A recognizably wicked world Sep 21, 2007
In the play - and in the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel on which it was based - Glinda and the Wicked Witch were once best friends ... To watch novelist Gregory Maguire and producer David Stone respond to questions from the Globe opinion staff, please visit ... VIDEO: Gregory Maguire and David Stone discuss 'Wicked. (Boston Globe)
Fun, intelligent 'Wicked' brings new relevance to an old story Sep 16, 2007
As Gregory Maguire, the author of the wickedly intelligent novel on which the wildly popular musical is based, noted in a Globe op-ed Thursday, the themes that occupied him a dozen years ago have only grown more relevant since then ... Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Wicked times Sep 13, 2007
Gregory Maguire is author of "Wicked" and the just released "What-The-Dickens: The Story of a Rogue Tooth Fairy.". Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Fall books preview: Here's what's big and why Sep 6, 2007
What-the-Dickens by Gregory Maguire (Candlewick, $15. 99, Sept. 11). (USA Today)
2nd Enchanted Poster Aug 18, 2007
Fun Fact: Enchanted co-star Idina Menzel is best known for originating two iconic roles on Broadway: lesbian performance artist Maureen Johnson in Jonathan Larson s Rent, and the misunderstood witch Elphaba in Gregory Maguire s Wicked. She is currently married to her Rent co-star Taye Diggs. (Suite101.com)
Universal Studios and Wicked Announce "'Wicked' Wednesdays" at Universal Studios Hollywood, the Entertainment Capital of L.A. Jun 12, 2007
Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, "Wicked" has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman. It is directed by Joe Mantello, with musical staging by Wayne Cilento. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rapper speaks about Imus, role models May 23, 2007
As it does every year, the benefit for the Hoffman Breast Center at Mount Auburn Hospital attracted a flock of fine writers Monday, including Jodi Picoult, Robert Parker, Susan Orlean, Ann Hood, Gregory Maguire, and Jacquelyn Mitchard. Organizer Alice Hoffman gave special thanks this year to filmmaker Sam Weisman and his wife, Constance McCashin, who've helped put the event together. (Boston Globe)
Area schools host commencements May 13, 2007
Honorary doctorate degrees were conferred upon keynote speakers Chuck Close, an internationally recognized painter and Albany native Gregory Maguire, author of The New York Times best-selling novel "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.". Maquire's 90-year-old stepmother, who raised him, was in attendance. (Albany Times Union)
Sticks and stones for Moss May 1, 2007
Also participating in the evening were fellow Pulitzer winner Franz Wright, "Wicked" author Gregory Maguire, and humorist Roy Blount Jr.. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning was at Hasbro's headquarters in Pawtucket, R.I., yesterday, where the Super Bowl MVP tossed around the company's new Nerf Peyton Manning Pro Grip Football. (Boston Globe)
Worley joins 'The Drowsy Chaperone' Apr 3, 2007
Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire. Gershwin. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Will the real Pop please stand up? Mar 20, 2007
Best-selling writers Jodi Picoult, Robert Parker, Gregory Maguire, Susan Orlean, Ann Hood, and Jacqueline Mitchard have signed on for Alice Hoffman's reconstituted fund-raiser "An Evening With Your Favorite Authors." The event raised $1 million for the Hoffman Breast Center at Mount Auburn Hospital from 2001-04, but Hoffman had said the 2004 event was her last. Now the Cambridge novelist is bringing it back on May 21, and it promises to be different. (Boston Globe)
Review: Wicked Feb 23, 2007
A Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone presentation of a musical in two acts with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, based on the novel by Gregory Maguire. Directed by Joe Mantello. (Variety)
>>A fly-by tour of Baltimore's trendiest district Feb 15, 2007
The plot, based on the novel "Wicked" by Gregory Maguire, also tied in well with the classic "Wizard of Oz" movie, itself based on L. Frank Baum's book. Though the story had a lot to live up to, it had me laughing, then crying, proving itself as a very powerful production. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
