A small Australian town's surprising link to The Wizard of Oz
Australian illustrator Percy Leason, born in Kaniva, Victoria, illustrated The Wizard of Oz Picture Book in 1939 to promote the iconic film. Leason, once Australia's highest-paid illustrator, took the opportunity while struggling financially in depression-era America. The publication helped him reunite his family in New York and cemented his place in cinematic history.
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Published 01 Aug 2026, 19:29 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 19:41 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections