Fantasy Fiction to Film Essays by James R Keller 2007 Trade Paperback-image

Fantasy Fiction to Film Essays by James R Keller 2007 Trade Paperback

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Item Length: 9 in Format: Trade Paperback Item Width: 6 in Publisher: Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers Number of Volumes: 1 vol. ISBN-13: 9780786430574 ISBN-10: 0786430575 Book Title: Fantasy Fiction Into Film : Essays Illustrator: Yes Synopsis: Examines the symbolism of fantasy fiction, literal and figurative representation in fantastic film adaptations, and the imaginative differences between page and screen. This work features essays that focus on movies adapted from various types of fantasy fiction - novels, short stories and graphic novels., This work examines the symbolism of fantasy fiction, literal and figurative representation in fantastic film adaptations, and the imaginative differences between page and screen. Essays focus on movies adapted from various types of fantasy fiction'novels, short stories and graphic novels'and study the transformation and literal translation from text to film in the Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Howl's Moving Castle, Finding Neverland, The Wizard of Oz, Wicked and Practical Magic., This work examines the symbolism of fantasy fiction, literal and figurative representation in fantastic film adaptations, and the imaginative differences between page and screen. Essays focus on movies adapted from various types of fantasy fictionnovels, short stories and graphic novelsand study the transformation and literal translation from text to film., This work examines the symbolism of fantasy fiction, literal and figurative representation in fantastic film adaptations, and the imaginative differences between page and screen. Essays focus on movies adapted from various types of fantasy fiction--novels, short stories and graphic novels--and study the transformation and literal translation from text to film in the Lord of the Rings , The Chronicles of Narnia , Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Howl's Moving Castle , Finding Neverland , The Wizard of Oz , Wicked and Practical Magic . Number of Pages: 207 Pages Table Of Content: Table of Contents Introduction: Fantasy Fiction into Film 1. Three Rings for Hollywood: Scripts for The Lord of the Rings 2. I Don't Think We're in Kansas Anymore: Peter Jackson's Film Interpretations of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings 3. "'Tree and flower, leaf and grass': The Grammar of Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings" 4. "My brothers, I see in your eyes the same fear": The Transformation of Class Relations in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings Trilogy 5. The Lion, the Witch, and the War Scenes: How Narnia Went from Allegory to Action Flick 6. The Lion, the Witch and the Multiplex 7. Buckets of Money: Tim Burton's New Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 8. Charlie's Evolving Moral Universe: Filmic Interpretations of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 9. The Americanization of Mary : Contesting Cultural Narratives in Disney's Mary Poppins 10. Animating the Fantastic: Hayao Miyazaki's Adaptation of Diana Wynne Jones's Howl's Moving Castle 11. From Book to Film: The Implications of the Transformation of The Polar Express 12. From Peter Pan to Finding Neverland : A Visual Biomythography of James M. Barrie 13. From Witch to Wicked : A Mutable and Transformational Sign 14. From Private Practice to Public Coven(ant): Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic and Its Hollywood Transformation About the Contributors Index Author: James R. Keller Genre: Performing Arts, Fiction Topic: Film / General, Fantasy / Collections & Anthologies, Film / History & Criticism gtin13: 9780786430574 LC Classification Number: PN1995.9.F36F37 2007 Intended Audience: Scholarly & Professional Dewey Edition: 22 LCCN: 2007-026172 Item Height: 0.4 in brand: Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers Dewey Decimal: 794.43/615 Language: English Item Weight: 9.8 Oz Publication Year: 2007

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  1. A fascinating deep dive into how fantasy novels transition to the big screen! James R. Keller's insightful essays explore the challenges and creative choices behind adaptations. Perfect for film buffs and book lovers alike—thought-provoking and engaging. Highly recommend!

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