According to the Midcontinent Public Library and Based on the Book, more than 1,200 books, novels, short stories, and plays have been made into English language feature films—and that's just since 1980! In fact, all but two of this year's Academy Award Best Picture nominees are based on books including The Descendants, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, The Help, Hugo, Moneyball, and War Horse.
Of course it's no secret that Hollywood producers and bestselling authors don't always see eye-to-eye when it comes to writing the all-important screenplay adaptation; but with patience, respect, and determination, success—and maybe even an Oscar—can be had by all.
Our new video, Books on the Big Screen, offers an insider's look into the Hollywood experiences of such luminaries as Alice Walker, Jack Higgins, Susan, Isaacs, Ira Levin, and more.