A companion to literature, film, and adaptation / edited by Deborah Cartmell. [electronic resource] Cartmell, Deborah. Film adaptations History and criticism. Television adaptations History and criticism. English literature Adaptations. American literature Adaptations. Motion pictures and literature. Television and literature. PN1997.85 791.43/6 23 Includes bibliographical references. Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. 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 studiesFeatures a chapter on the Harry Potter franchise, as well as other contemporary perspectivesShowca. Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. 2012. 2012 Text 1 online resource. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118312032 eng Blackwell companions to literature and culture Blackwell companions to literature and culture. Companion to literature, film, and adaptation. Companion to literature, film, and adaptation.