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This is a comprehensive collection of original essays that explore the aesthetics, economics, and mechanics of movie adaptation, from the days of silent cinema to contemporary franchise phenomena. Featuring a range of theoretical approaches, and chapters on the historical, ideological and economic aspects of adaptation, the volume reflects today’s acceptance of intertextuality as a vital and progressive cultural force. Incorporates new research in adaptation studies Features a chapter on the Harry Potter franchise, as well as other contemporary perspectives Showcases work by leading Shakespeare adaptation scholars Explores fascinating topics such as ‘unfilmable’ texts Includes detailed considerations of Ian McEwan’s Atonement and Conrad’s Heart of DarknessContent: Chapter 1 Literary Adaptation in the Silent Era (pages 15–32): Judith BuchananChapter 2 Writing on the Silent Screen (pages 33–51): Gregory RobinsonChapter 3 Adaptation and Modernism (pages 52–69): Richard J. HandChapter 4 Sound Adaptation (pages 70–83): Deborah CartmellChapter 5 Adaptation and Intertextuality, or, What Isn't an Adaptation, and What does it Matter? (pages 85–104): Thomas LeitchChapter 6 Film Authorship and Adaptation (pages 105–121): Shelley CobbChapter 7 The Business of Adaptation (pages 122–139): Simone MurrayChapter 8 Adapting the X?Men (pages 141–158): Martin Zeller?JacquesChapter 9 The Classic Novel on British Television (pages 159–175): Richard ButtChapter 10 Screened Writers (pages 177–197): Kamilla ElliottChapter 11 Murdering Othello (pages 198–215): Douglas M. LanierChapter 12 Hamlet's Hauntographology (pages 216–240): Richard BurtChapter 13 Shakespeare to Austen on Screen (pages 241–255): Lisa HopkinsChapter 14 Austen and Sterne: Beyond Heritage (pages 256–271): Ariane HudeletChapter 15 Neo?Victorian Adaptations (pages 272–291): Imelda WhelehanChapter 16 Costume and Adaptation (pages 293–311): Pamela Church Gibson and Tamar Jeffers McDonaldChapter 17 Music into Movies (pages 312–329): Ian InglisChapter 18 Rambo on Page and Screen (pages 330–341): Jeremy StrongChapter 19 Writing for the Movies (pages 343–358): Yvonne GriggsChapter 20 Foregrounding the Media (pages 359–373): Christine GeraghtyChapter 21 Paratextual Adaptation (pages 374–390): Jamie SherryChapter 22 Authorship, Commerce, and Harry Potter (pages 391–407): James RussellChapter 23 Adapting the Unadaptable – The Screenwriter's Perspective (pages 408–415): Diane Lake