The Wicker Man. Poster of the 1973 movie and cover of the 1967 book, Ritual
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Ritual
David Pinner, 1967
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Robin Hardy, 1973

Police Sergeant Neil Howie journeys by seaplane to the remote Hebridean island Summerisle to investigate the disappearance of a young girl, Rowan Morrison, about whom he has received an anonymous letter. He enters the local school and enquires about Rowan among the students, but all deny her existence.


Get Carter. Poster of the 1971 movie and cover of the 1970 book, Jack's Return Home
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Jack's Return Home
Ted Lewis, 1970
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Mike Hodges, 1971

Newcastle-born gangster Jack Carter has lived in London for years in the employ of organised crime bosses Gerald and Sid Fletcher. Jack is sleeping with Gerald’s girlfriend Anna and plans to escape with her to South America, but he must first return to Newcastle and Gateshead to attend the funeral of his brother, Frank, who died in a purported drunk-driving accident.


The Man with the Golden Gun. Poster of the 1974 movie and cover of the 1965 book, The Man With the Golden Gun
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The Man With the Golden Gun
Ian Fleming, 1965
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Guy Hamilton, 1974

In London, a golden bullet with James Bond’s codename’007′ etched into its surface is received by MI6. Seeing Andrea Anders, Scaramanga’s mistress, collecting the shipment of golden bullets at a casino, Bond follows her to Hong Kong and, in her Peninsula Hotel room, pressures Anders to expose information about Scaramanga, his appearance and his plans; she directs him to the Bottoms Up Club.


Carol for Another Christmas. Poster of the 1964 movie and cover of the 1843 book, A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens, 1843
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Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1964

On Christmas Eve, Daniel Grudge, a rich American industrialist and fierce isolationist long embittered by the loss of his son in World War II, is visited by three ghosts, who lead him to reconsider his attitude toward his fellow man. While the Ghost of , the Ghost of Christmas Future gives him a tour across a desolate landscape where he sees the ruins of a once-great civilization.


The Hostage Tower. Poster of the 1980 movie and cover of the 1980 book, Hostage Tower
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Hostage Tower
John Denis, 1980
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Claudio Guzmán, 1980

Criminal mastermind Mr. Smith is being pursued by Malcolm Philpott, the head of an international peace organization. Smith draws together a team for a heist including weapons expert Mike Graham and thieves Sabrina and Clarence. Sabrina and Clarence secretly work for Philpott. When Mr. Smith captures the Eiffel Tower and kidnaps the mother of the President of the United States, Philpott must enlist the help of spies to take him down.