Of Mice and Men. Poster of the 1939 movie and cover of the 1937 book
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Of Mice and Men
John Steinbeck, 1937
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Lewis Milestone, 1939

Two migrant field workers in California on their plantation during the Great Depression—George Milton, an intelligent but uneducated man, and Lennie Small, a bulky, strong man but mentally disabled—are in Soledad on their way to another part of California. They hope to one day attain the dream of settling down on their own piece of land.


Batman. Poster of the 1966 TV series and cover of the 1940 comic book
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Batman
Bob Kane, Bill Finger, 1940
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Lorenzo Semple Jr., William Dozier, 1966-1968

The series focuses on Batman and Robin as they defend Gotham City from its various criminals. Although the lives of their alter-egos, millionaire Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson are frequently shown, it is usually only briefly, in the context of their being called away on superhero business or in circumstances where they need to employ their public identities to assist in their crime-fighting.


Rocky II. Poster of the 1979 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Rocky II
Sylvester Stallone, 1979
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Sylvester Stallone, 1979

On New Year’s Day in 1976, world heavyweight boxing champion Apollo Creed has successfully defended his title in a split decision against challenger Rocky Balboa. In a private moment, Rocky goes to see a recuperating Apollo, and wants a truthful response to his question of whether Apollo gave his all in the fight; Creed confirms that he did.


Lincoln. Poster of the 1992 movie and cover of the 1992 book, Lincoln: A Biography
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Lincoln: A Biography
Philip B. Kunhardt III, Peter W. Kunhardt, 1992
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Peter W. Kunhardt, James A. Edgar, 1992

Renowned actors and actresses lend their voices to recount the personal accounts of people who were intimately connected to Abraham Lincoln, shedding light on his character and actions during the Civil War.


Clash of the Titans. Poster of the 1981 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Clash of the Titans
Alan Dean Foster, 1981
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Desmond Davis, 1981

King Acrisius of Argos imprisons his daughter Danaë, jealous of her beauty. Calibos, the spoiled and rebellious son of the sea goddess Thetis, is betrothed to Princess Andromeda, daughter of Queen Cassiopeia of Joppa; but for committing several atrocities against Zeus, including destroying Zeus’s sacred flying horses, Zeus transforms Calibos into a deformed monstrous satyr-like creature.


Rocky III. Poster of the 1982 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Rocky III
Sylvester Stallone, Robert E. Hoban, 1982
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Sylvester Stallone, 1982

Three years after winning the world heavyweight championship against Apollo Creed, Rocky Balboa has had a string of ten successful title defenses. While unveiling a statue of himself at the stairway by the Philadelphia Museum of Art just prior to announcing his retirement, Rocky is publicly challenged by Lang, now the number-one contender.


Batman: The Movie. Poster of the 1966 movie and cover of the 1940 comic book, Batman
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Batman
Bob Kane, Bill Finger, 1940
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Leslie H. Martinson, 1966

When Batman and Robin get a tip that Commodore Schmidlapp is in danger aboard his yacht, they launch a rescue mission using the Batcopter. After the mission, Batman and Robin head back to Commissioner Gordon’s office, where they deduce that the tip was a set-up by the United Underworld, a gathering of four of the most powerful villains in Gotham City: the Joker, the Penguin, the Riddler, and the Catwoman.


Golden Rendezvous. Poster of the 1977 movie and cover of the 1962 book, The Golden Rendezvous
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The Golden Rendezvous
Alistair MacLean, 1962
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Ashley Lazarus, Freddie Francis, 1977

The Caribbean Star, a combination cargo ship and floating casino is hijacked by terrorists led by Luis Carreras, who installs an atomic bomb, holding both the passengers and the bomb hostage, hoping to exchange them for the gold bullion on a U.S. Treasury ship. However, First Officer John Carter, Susan Beresford, and Dr. Marston join forces to foil the plan.


When Time Ran Out.... Poster of the 1980 movie and cover of the 1969 book, The Day the World Ended
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The Day the World Ended
Gordon Thomas, Max Morgan-Witts, 1969
movie vs book
James Goldstone, 1980

Visitors are caught off guard by a volcanic eruption while staying at a secluded hotel in the Caribbean. Despite the warnings, the owner of the hotel disregards the advice and instructs the guests to await rescue. However, a select few opt to accompany the expert, Hank Anderson, as they embark on a journey to higher ground. This small group sets out on an exhilarating expedition across the island.