A companion to literature, film, and adaptation /
edited by Deborah Cartmell.
- Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
- 1 online resource.
- Blackwell companions to literature and culture .
- Blackwell companions to literature and culture. .
Includes bibliographical references.
pt. I. History and contexts : from image to sound -- pt. II. Approaches -- pt. III. Genre : film, television -- pt. IV. Authors and periods -- pt. V. Beyond authors and canonical texts -- pt. VI. Case studies : adaptable and unadaptable texts.
This is a comprehensive collection of original essays that explore the aesthetics, economics, and mechanics of movie adaptation, from the days of silent cinema to contemporary franchise phenomena. Featuring a range of theoretical approaches, and chapters on the historical, ideological and economic aspects of adaptation, the volume reflects today's acceptance of intertextuality as a vital and progressive cultural force. Incorporates new research in adaptation studiesFeatures a chapter on the Harry Potter franchise, as well as other contemporary perspectivesShowca.
Film adaptations--History and criticism. Television adaptations--History and criticism. English literature--Adaptations. American literature--Adaptations. Motion pictures and literature. Television and literature. ART--Film & Video. PERFORMING ARTS--Film & Video--Reference. American literature. English literature. Film adaptations. Motion pictures and literature. Television adaptations. Television and literature.