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Explore the complex relationship between text and screen with this comprehensive collection from Wiley-Blackwell. This volume provides original essays that examine the aesthetics, economics, and mechanics of movie adaptation, covering everything from the silent cinema era to modern franchise phenomena. By incorporating new research in adaptation studies, the book addresses the historical, ideological, and economic aspects of how stories change across mediums. It treats intertextuality as a vital cultural force, offering diverse theoretical approaches for students and scholars. Readers can find specific analysis on contemporary perspectives, including a dedicated chapter on the Harry Potter franchise and work by leading Shakespeare experts. This collection is an essential resource for understanding how literature and film continue to shape one another in a modern cultural landscape.

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This Wiley collection features original essays covering the aesthetics and mechanics of movie adaptation from silent films to modern franchises.

The volume includes new research in adaptation studies to provide updated academic perspectives on how stories move between mediums.

Readers can study specific contemporary topics through a dedicated chapter on the Harry Potter franchise.

The text explores the historical, ideological, and economic aspects of adaptation to provide a well-rounded cultural analysis.

This book includes work from leading Shakespeare experts to enhance the study of literary and cinematic connections.

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Wiley
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Amazon UK
Release Date
14 September 2012
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21 October 2009

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