Jules Verne on Film : A Filmography of the Cinematic Adaptations of His Works, 1902 Through 1997.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Renzi, Thomas C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Film adaptations.

Science fiction films--History and criticism.

Science fiction films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (245 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2004.

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive filmography of cinematic adaptations of Jules Verne's literary works from 1902 to 1997. It explores the influence of Verne’s imaginative storytelling on film, documenting a wide array of movies inspired by his science fiction and adventure novels. The book examines how key themes and narratives from Verne’s works have been translated into visual media, analyzing their cultural and cinematic significance. Intended for film scholars, literary enthusiasts, and fans of Jules Verne, this resource highlights the enduring legacy of Verne's creativity in the realm of cinema. It includes references, indexes, and a detailed exploration of various adaptations, ranging from well-known classics like '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' to lesser-known productions. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Acknowledgments

Table of Contents

Introduction

Jules Verne: The Mask of a Master Craftsman

The Adventures of Captain Hatteras

Around the World in Eighty Days

A Captain of Fifteen Years

The Castle of the Carpathians

The Children of Captain Grant

Five Weeks in a Balloon

For the Flag

From the Earth to the Moon and Round the Moon

The Giant Raft

The Green Ray

Hector Servadac

Journey to the Center of the Earth

The Lighthouse at the End of the World

Mathias Sandorf

Michael Strogoff: Courier of the Czar

The Mysterious Island

Robur the Conqueror and Master of the World

The School for Robinsons

The Southern Star

The Tribulations of a Chinese Gentleman in China

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

A Two-Year Holiday

Voyage Across the Impossible

Appendix A: The Prose Fiction of Jules Verne

Appendix B: Bibliography of Biographical and Critical Sources

Index of Directors Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781476610481

1476610487

OCLC:

1473363511