Extending the boundaries of contemporary adaptation studies

This book brings together leading international scholars to survey new directions in the field. Re-thinking the key questions at the heart of the discipline, Adaptation Studies: New Directions, New Challenges explores a wide range of perspectives and case studies in cross-media transformation.

Topics covered include:

• The history of adaptation studies
• Theories of adaptation
• Adaptations in film, literature, radio and historical sources
• What is an “original” text?