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But Have You Read the Book?: 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films
But Have You Read the Book?: 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films | Kristen Lopez
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For film buffs and literature lovers alike, Turner Classic Movies presents an essential guide to 52 cinema classics and the literary works that served as their inspiration. "I love that movie!" "But have you read the book?" Within these pages, Turner Classic Movies offers an endlessly fascinating look at 52 beloved screen adaptations and the great reads that inspired them. Some films, like Clueless--Amy Heckerling's interpretation of Jane Austen's Emma--diverge wildly from the original source material, while others, like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, shift the point of view to craft a different experience within the same story. Author Kristen Lopez explores just what makes these works classics of both the page and screen, and why each made for an exceptional adaptation--whether faithful to the book or exemplifying cinematic creative license. Other featured works include: Children of Men - The Color Purple - Crazy Rich Asians - Dr. No - Dune - Gentlemen Prefer Blondes - Kiss Me Deadly - The Last Picture Show - Little Women - Passing - The Princess Bride - The Shining - The Thin Man - True Grit - Valley of the Dolls - The Virgin Suicides - Wuthering Heights
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Victoriahoperose
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This was pretty fun and nostalgic to read about the different books that have been turned into movies and tv shows, a lot of which I have read or seen or both. It really read like a college essay, just spouting information. It wasn‘t really something that was super engaging, but I did appreciate it and enjoyed it. A reluctant pick for me. It was good, but nothing spectacular for me.

TieDyeDude Thanks for the review. I have been tentative about this one, but I think I'll check it out with reserved expectations 🙂 9mo
Victoriahoperose @TieDyeDude yes!! It was good but it had the potential to be a bit boring. Luckily it was short. I‘ll be interested to see what you think!! 9mo
Deblovestoread Sounds like a good #borrownotbuy and my library has it. 💜 9mo
Victoriahoperose @Deblovestoread yes!! I‘m glad I borrowed, also!! 9mo
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LMJenkins
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Merry Christmas and Happy #JolabokaflodSwap! Thank you @jdiehr for the awesome book and chocolate! And thanks to @MaleficentBookDragon for hosting this lovely Litsy tradition. 💛🎄🍾⭐️📚

jdiehr Merry Christmas! 10mo
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actualdisneyprincess
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It‘s too hot to think, so I‘m enjoying this little read about 52 books that inspired films. Filled with trivia about both the page and the screen versions, it‘s fascinating. 😍 #buthaveyoureadthebook #frompagetoscreen #bookormovie #thebookwasbetter

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Blueberry
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mrp27
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#weekendreads

Finishing Dear Edward for book club, starting Paris Bookseller for #literarycrew and skimming through But Have You Read The Book. Lots of book and movie spoilers in that one.