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The Encyclopedia of Novels into Film (Facts on File Film Reference Library)

By John C. Tibbetts , James M. Welsh

Book information

Publisher
Facts On File
Year
2005
ISBN
0816054495, 9780816054497
LCC
PN1997.85 .T54 2005
Open Library ID
OL3289625M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
11 MB (11815876 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
609\609
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Here is the only comprehensive reference to explore the many adaptations of the novel into film. Written by two acclaimed film scholars and authors, The Encyclopedia of Novels into Film examines the process and pitfalls of adaptation, providing readers with insights about how and why books are transformed for the silver screen. Over 300 entries cover both American and foreign films, from classic works like Birth of a Nation and Gone With the Wind to contemporary hits, such as Sense and Sensibility and The English Patient. Spanning comedy, drama, film noir, science fiction, westerns, action, suspense, and children's literature, this encyclopedia also includes a wealth of photographs and portraits of selected authors. Adaptations covered include: The Age of Innocence Babette's Feast Crime and Punishment Dracula From Here to Eternity Great Expectations Jaws Little Women Maltese Falcon M*A*S*H Portrait of a Lady Schindler's List Shaft The Time Machine Trainspotting Ulysses Valley of the Dolls Wuthering Heights Zorba the Greek

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