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This work examines the symbolism of fantasy fiction, literal and figurative representation in fantastic film adaptations, and the imaginative differences between page and screen. Essays focus on movies adapted from various types of fantasy fiction--novels, short stories and graphic novels--and study the transformation and literal translation from text to film in the Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Howl''s Moving Castle, Finding Neverland, The Wizard of Oz, Wicked and Practical Magic.

Fantasy Fiction into Film Essays

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      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: 8/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786430574, 978-0786430574
      ISBN10: 0786430575

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      Book Synopsis

      This work examines the symbolism of fantasy fiction, literal and figurative representation in fantastic film adaptations, and the imaginative differences between page and screen. Essays focus on movies adapted from various types of fantasy fiction--novels, short stories and graphic novels--and study the transformation and literal translation from text to film in the Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Howl''s Moving Castle, Finding Neverland, The Wizard of Oz, Wicked and Practical Magic.

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