Kitchen Confidential. Poster of the 2005 TV series and cover of the 2000 book
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Kitchen Confidential
Anthony Bourdain, 2000
TV series vs book
David Hemingson, 2005-2006

Jack Bourdain once had everything but squandered it by living recklessly. Four years later, he finds himself stuck in a menial job at a pizza chain. However, his fortunes take a turn when he receives an opportunity to re-enter the culinary world as the head chef of a renowned restaurant.


Star Trek. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Star Trek
Alan Dean Foster, 2009
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J.J. Abrams, 2009

In the 23rd century, the Federation starship USS Kelvin is investigating a lightning storm in space. George Kirk, Kelvin’s first officer, orders the ship’s personnel, including his pregnant wife Winona, to abandon ship while he pilots the Kelvin on a collision course with Narada. Kirk sacrifices his life to ensure Winona’s survival as she gives birth to James T. Kirk.


Star Trek Into Darkness. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Star Trek Into Darkness
Alan Dean Foster, 2013
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J.J. Abrams, 2013

In 2259, Captain James T. Kirk is removed from command of the starship USS Enterprise for violating the Prime Directive after exposing the ship to the primitive inhabitants of the planet Nibiru in order to save them, and Spock, from a cataclysmic volcanic eruption. During an emergency meeting on the situation, Harrison uses a ship to ambush and kill Pike and other senior officers, before transporting to Kronos, homeworld of the hostile Klingons.


Flashforward. Poster of the 2009 TV series and cover of the 1999 book
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Flashforward
Robert J. Sawyer, 1999
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Brannon Braga, David S. Goyer, 2009-2010

FlashForward is constructed around a high-concept narrative where a mysterious event has caused nearly everyone on the planet to simultaneously lose consciousness for 137 seconds, during which time people see what appears to be a vision of their own life approximately six months in the future: a global flashforward.


Cowboy Bebop. Poster of the 2021 TV series and cover of the book novelization
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Cowboy Bebop: A Syndicate Story: Red Planet Requiem
Sean Cummings, 2021
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Jeff Pinkner, André Nemec, 2021-

The space Western story follows Spike Spiegel and his rag-tag crew of bounty hunters, or Cowboys, as they try to capture the galaxy’s worst criminals and survive the unexpected dangers they encounter throughout space, sometimes saving the world in the process but always leaving millions in damages.


Over the Moon. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Over the Moon
Wendy Wan-Long Shang, 2020
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Glen Keane, John Kahrs, 2020

A girl named Fei Fei is being told the legend of the Moon goddess Chang’e who took a potion for immortality, causing her to become a goddess and ascend to the Moon without her lover Houyi, and awaits for him there. In preparation for the annual Moon Festival, Fei Fei and her family make mooncakes for the village.


Total Recall. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1966 book, We Can Remember It for You Wholesale
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We Can Remember It for You Wholesale
Philip K. Dick, 1966
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Len Wiseman, 2012

At the end of the 21st century, Earth is devastated by chemical warfare. An emblem of Rekall is stamped onto his arm and, just as the fantasy is being loaded by technician McClane, they discover that Quaid already has real memories of being a spy.


Solaris. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1961 book
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Solaris
Stanisław Lem, 1961
movie vs book
Steven Soderbergh, 2002

Clinical psychologist Dr. Chris Kelvin is approached by emissaries for DBA, a corporation operating a space station orbiting the planet Solaris, who relay a message sent from his scientist friend Dr. Gibarian. Afterward, he confides his actions to Snow and comes to understand that replicas of the crew’s loved ones have been mysteriously appearing.