Adaptations: From Short Story to Big Screen: 35 Great Stories That Have Inspired Great Films
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (694 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1400053145 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 640 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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From Booklist *Starred Review* Avid readers and movie buffs alike will relish Harrison's thought-provoking opus about the process of adapting short stories into screenplays. Allison BlockCopyright © American Library Association. From science fiction to social satire, this captivating collection of 35 tales embraces literary greats like Chekhov and Cheever and memorable writings long out of print (such as Frank Rooney's "Cyclists' Raid," which became the 1953 Brando classic The Wild One). Harrison evotes a chapter to every imaginable genre, prefacing each with quotes and anecdotes from writers, directors, and actors associated with the creative endeavors selected. All rights reserved. Native American author Sherman Alexie, whose short stories inspired the 1998 cult hit, Smoke Signals, speaks of wrestling with the old stereotypes of "the noble and
Stephanie Harrison teaches in the state university system of Florida.
An Eclectic Collection of Fiction That Inspired FilmMemento, All About Eve, Rear Window, Rashomon, and 2001: A Space Odyssey are all well-known and much-loved movies, but what is perhaps a lesser-known fact is that all of them began their lives as short stories. Adaptations gathers together 35 pieces that have been the basis for films, many from giants of American literature (Hemingway, Fitzgerald) and many that have not been in print for decades (the stories that inspired Bringing Up Baby, Meet John Doe, and All About Eve).Categorized by genre, and featuring movies by master directors such as Steven Spielberg, Stanley Kubric
It was great and the stories are really entertaining to read Used this for my entire class for essays. It was great and the stories are really entertaining to read. Also got it cheaper than the campus bookstore.. Five Stars Amazon Customer Good condition. Learn About the Connection Between Short Stories and Movies W. Terry Whalin Have you ever waited with great anticipation for the arrival of a movie where you love the book? Then you watch the movie and are disappointed because it wasn't anything like the book. Movies and Books are connected through story. The story has to be good in each form for it to achieve the desired result.Stephanie Harrison has written a f