film and video adaptations

Contains five short stories by Stephen King, including "The Shawshank Redemption," "1408," "Children of the Corn," "The Mangler," and "Hearts in Atlanta," which have been made into motion pictures, and includes introductions as well as personal commentary for each.

Presents an illustrated history of "Gone With the Wind," compiled in honor of the film's fiftieth anniversary, providing behind-the-scenes information, anecdotes, quotes vrom the stars and directors, and a look at the movie's premiere in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 15, 1939.

Spike Lee's own account of his exploration into the life and death of Malcolm X and his struggle to make the film.

Reflections by the author on the period of time in her life when she went from being a reclusive writer to a public figure due to the filming of her book, The Color Purple.

Ranks more than one hundred Stephen King novels, novellas, short stories, poems, screenplays, nonfiction books and essays, and other writings, providing a synopsis and review of each.

Summaries of all the horror films made from Stephen King novels, each with a synopsis of the story, plus a listing of the stars, directors, and other production personnel. Includes a brief biography of King, plus his comments on many of the films.

Presents the text of the 1897 novel about the wealthy Transylvanian nobleman, Count Dracula, who is revealed as a vampire, and includes a selection of background and source materials, as well as seven critical essays.

A collection of articles which explore the life and work of playwright William Shakespeare and the impact his work had on literature.

An anthology of critical essays that provide a wide range of information and opinion about 1954 play "Twelve Angry Men," and its author, Reginald Rose.