Companion to Literature, Film

by Deborah Cartmell

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1118917537
• ISBN13: 9781118917534
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.7" x 9.6"