Books Behind Films
Some of the most memorable movies begin not with a camera, but with a page. When a novel becomes a film, its characters and events travel into a new medium—with new possibilities, and new limits. Today, we’re exploring the books behind films, and why a great adaptation is often less about copying every scene than discovering what makes a story work on screen.
First, consider Jaws , Peter Benchley’s 1974 thriller and the source for Steven Spielberg’s 1975 film. The novel gives readers access to more of the characters’ private lives and relationships, while the movie builds suspense through…
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