Sycobabel asked Jennifer Egan:

I read years ago that Peter Weir was planning on directing The Keep. He's such incredible filmmaker, but I must say I was surprised and curious how he would adapt your book cinematically. Were you also curious and/or excited by the possibility of seeing your book turned into a film? In general are you a visual thinker? How do you capture ideas when writing over long periods of time?

Jennifer Egan Hah...very good question; Mr. Weir has had the rights for years, now, and continues to re-option the book for a project he plans to write and direct. I've seen nothing, but as you say, he is amazing and I hope to be surprised any day. My first novel, THE INVISIBLE CIRCUS, was made into a film (with Cameron Diaz in it!) and that was a fascinating and rich experience, and I'm generally open to film interpretations of my work, though of course I imagine it all in my own way, so even the most inspired actors--ie Cameron Diaz--don't ever replace my imagined versions of the characters. I do think visually, but the visuals have a somewhat atmospheric tinge; it's the *feel* of a place, a moment, a situation, that I'm most avidly trying to capture--and smell, sound, touch, all play into that. Thanks so much for reading!! All best, Jenny

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