Format:
vii, 195 pages
,
illustrations
,
23 cm
ISBN:
9780786497645
Content:
"John Fowles wrote five compelling stories later made into motion pictures. This book examines the film and video adaptations of these stories, and Fowles's role in adapting his literary genius to visual media. It gives deserved recognition to Fowles as a contributor to cinema, a medium he both loved and distrusted, where his stories acquired vivid alternative lives"--
Content:
"John Fowles wrote five compelling stories later made into motion pictures. This book examines the film and video adaptations of these stories, and Fowles's role in adapting his literary genius to visual media. It gives deserved recognition to Fowles as a contributor to cinema, a medium he both loved and distrusted, where his stories acquired vivid alternative lives"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-185) and index
,
Introduction
,
Cinematic godgames: The magus on film
,
Undercover hero: The last chapter on film
,
Safe dreams: The enigma on video
,
Situating Sarah: The French lieutenant's woman on film
,
Rhizome and romance: The ebony tower on film
,
The magus as thriller: David Fincher's film The game
,
Postmodern documentary: the return of The magus on video
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781476622309
Language:
English
Subjects:
English Studies
Keywords:
Fowles, John 1926-2005
;
Adaption
;
Film
;
Fernsehfilm
;
Aufsatzsammlung
Author information:
Fowles, John 1926-2005
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