Adapting Bestsellers: Fantasy, Franchise and the Afterlife of Storyworlds
Author:   Ken Gelder (University of Melbourne)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
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9781108731089


Pages:   75
Publication Date:   02 January 2020
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Ken Gelder (University of Melbourne)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 18.00cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 12.50cm
Weight:   0.100kg
ISBN:  

9781108731089


ISBN 10:   1108731082
Pages:   75
Publication Date:   02 January 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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1. Introduction: adaptation, franchise and modern fantasy; 2. The afterlife of modern fantasy; 3. Adapting J. R. R. Tolkien; 4. J. K. Rowling and the Potterverse; 5. George R. R. Martin and HBO's Game of Thrones.

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'A succinct and impressively informative study, Adapting Bestsellers: Fantasy, Franchise and the Afterlife of Storyworlds is an inherently interesting and thought-provoking read that will have particular interest for writers and publishers interested in their books being expanded into other entertainment (and money-making) platforms.' Jim Cox, Midwest Book Review 'A succinct and impressively informative study, Adapting Bestsellers: Fantasy, Franchise and the Afterlife of Storyworlds is an inherently interesting and thought-provoking read that will have particular interest for writers and publishers interested in their books being expanded into other entertainment (and money-making) platforms.' Jim Cox, Midwest Book Review


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