The fantastic made visible : essays on the adaptation of science fiction and fantasy from page to screen /

From the earliest adaptations of Jules Verne, Robert A. Heinlein and Shakespeare to today's films based on The Hobbit, Planet of the Apes and The Hunger Games, this is the most complete collection of its kind currently available. Written in clear, jargon-free English, this book has a wide range...

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Other Authors:	Kapell, Matthew (Editor), Pilkington, Ace G. (Editor)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2015]
Subjects:	Film adaptations > History and criticism. Science fiction films > History and criticism. Fantasy films > History and criticism.

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Summary:	From the earliest adaptations of Jules Verne, Robert A. Heinlein and Shakespeare to today's films based on The Hobbit, Planet of the Apes and The Hunger Games, this is the most complete collection of its kind currently available. Written in clear, jargon-free English, this book has a wide range of approaches and films from around the world.
Physical Description:	viii, 241 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780786496198 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786496193 (softcover : alk. paper)