The Distinct Advantages of Adapting Books Into Film

The Signature Views series by Random House made the case for adapting books into films, particularly when such adaptations are free to take creative license. Such advantages include making the subject more relatable and current.

Loose adaptations often place a classic text in a modern-day setting, making the story more relatable….They also can frame a literary work in a youthful lens, appealing to a younger crowd, Other filmmakers take the original work into a completely disparate area, using the source material to understand contemporary issues.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.