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The Encyclopedia of Novels Into Film, Second Edition
The Encyclopedia of Novels into Film, Second Edition provides a look at more than 300 American and foreign novels and their film adaptations. This reference explores both the popular and lesser-known films that have come to define this genre. Providing an in-depth look at how books are selected for the silver screen.
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586 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 1997
About the author
John C. Tibbetts
38 books3 followersJohn C. Tibbetts is an associate professor in the department of film & media studies at the University of Kansas, where he teaches courses in film history, media studies, and theory and aesthetics. He is an author, educator, broadcaster, as well as an artist and pianist. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas in multi-disciplinary studies (art history, theater, photography and film).
As a broadcaster and journalist and scholar he has hosted his own television show in Kansas City, Missouri; worked as a news reporter/ commentator for CBS Television (KCTV) and National Public Radio; produced classical music programming for KXTR-FM radio; written (and illustrated) ten books, more than 200 articles, and several short stories.
His current radio series are The World of Robert Schumann (currently being broadcast worldwide on the WFMT Radio Network) and Piano Portraits (a 17-episode series of interviews with world-class concert pianists).
Among his awards is the 2008 Kansas Governor's Arts Award.
Invited conference appearances include "The Robert Schumann Bicentenary Conference" in Zwickau, Germany (2010); The International Popular Culture Conference in Warsaw, Poland (July 2012); and the "Portland International Piano Festival" in Portland (5-8 June 2014).
He spent a sabbatical trip in Australia, where he researched a book on Australian cinema.
As a broadcaster and journalist and scholar he has hosted his own television show in Kansas City, Missouri; worked as a news reporter/ commentator for CBS Television (KCTV) and National Public Radio; produced classical music programming for KXTR-FM radio; written (and illustrated) ten books, more than 200 articles, and several short stories.
His current radio series are The World of Robert Schumann (currently being broadcast worldwide on the WFMT Radio Network) and Piano Portraits (a 17-episode series of interviews with world-class concert pianists).
Among his awards is the 2008 Kansas Governor's Arts Award.
Invited conference appearances include "The Robert Schumann Bicentenary Conference" in Zwickau, Germany (2010); The International Popular Culture Conference in Warsaw, Poland (July 2012); and the "Portland International Piano Festival" in Portland (5-8 June 2014).
He spent a sabbatical trip in Australia, where he researched a book on Australian cinema.
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January 8, 2023
Fun for many hours of browsing
This book is a great collection of exactly what it says "novels into a film". As with any book, this does not contain all novels in all films and periodically you may be disappointed that they left out your favorite. One of my favorites is Metropolis and of course, it's missing from this book. However, we should be concentrating on what is in the book.
The films are pretty much lined up in alphabetical order and the information on them only takes about a page, or a page and a half. Each reference contains the title and description of the novel, then the description of the film adaptation(s), and finally a reference for further reading. Interspersed are monochrome stills from various films.
First, the book is described, and then the film adaptation. I don't always agree with the statements in this book; however, that can be an advantage. As the authors "John C. Tibbets and James M. Welch" have their agenda and see things a little differently.
All in all, this is a great reference for your library and you might find yourself going back to it as you discover new and old films.
This book is a great collection of exactly what it says "novels into a film". As with any book, this does not contain all novels in all films and periodically you may be disappointed that they left out your favorite. One of my favorites is Metropolis and of course, it's missing from this book. However, we should be concentrating on what is in the book.
The films are pretty much lined up in alphabetical order and the information on them only takes about a page, or a page and a half. Each reference contains the title and description of the novel, then the description of the film adaptation(s), and finally a reference for further reading. Interspersed are monochrome stills from various films.
First, the book is described, and then the film adaptation. I don't always agree with the statements in this book; however, that can be an advantage. As the authors "John C. Tibbets and James M. Welch" have their agenda and see things a little differently.
All in all, this is a great reference for your library and you might find yourself going back to it as you discover new and old films.
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