The Wizard of Oz was an entertainment franchise before franchises were a concept. The original 14-book series by Baum is a rich tapestry of dark fantasy with bizarre characters and settings.

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The suit alleged that the plot of 2000's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire included elements copied from Jacobs's 1987 book, The Adventures of Willy the Wizard — No. 1 Livid Land.