The Civil War. Poster of the 1990 TV series and cover of the book novelization
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The Civil War: An Illustrated History
Geoffrey C. Ward, Ric Burns, Ken Burns, 1990
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Ken Burns, 1990

A thorough and authoritative account of the American Civil War, this production has garnered 40 major film and television awards, including two Emmys and two Grammys.


Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony. Poster of the 1999 TV series and cover of the book novelization
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Not for Ourselves Alone
Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns, 1999
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Ken Burns, 1999

Two women, united in allegiance. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony collaborated in the fight for women everywhere, and their unwavering determination and strong will continue to resonate in contemporary society. In Ken Burns’ Emmy Award-winning documentary, the challenges, struggles, and successes of these two pioneers striving to ignite the women’s movement are recounted. It wasn’t until after their passing that their shared vision of women’s suffrage was finally realized.


East of Eden. Poster of the 1955 movie and cover of the 1952 book
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East of Eden
John Steinbeck, 1952
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Elia Kazan, 1955

The plot line is loosely based on the biblical story of Cain and Abel. After Adam’s idealistic plans for a long-haul vegetable shipping business venture end in a loss of thousands of dollars, Cal decides to enter the bean-growing business, as a way of recouping the money his father lost.


The Haunting. Poster of the 1963 movie and cover of the 1959 book, The Haunting of Hill House
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The Haunting of Hill House
Shirley Jackson, 1959
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Robert Wise, 1963

Hill House has stood for about 90 years and appears haunted: its inhabitants have always met strange, tragic ends. Now Dr. John Markway has assembled a team of people who he thinks will prove whether or not the house is haunted.


Gorillas in the Mist. Poster of the 1988 movie and cover of the 1983 book
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Gorillas in the Mist
Dian Fossey, 1983
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Michael Apted, 1988

Occupational therapist Dian Fossey is inspired by anthropologist Louis Leakey to devote her life to the study of primates. They travel to the Congo, where Leakey and his foundation equip her to make contact with the gorillas, and introduce her to a local animal tracker, Sembagar.


Ellen Foster. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the 1987 book
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Ellen Foster
Kaye Gibbons, 1987
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John Erman, 1997

Following the passing of her mother, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is shuffled between different friends and family members, constantly searching for a permanent place to call her home.


Reflections in a Golden Eye. Poster of the 1967 movie and cover of the 1941 book
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Reflections in a Golden Eye
Carson McCullers, 1941
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John Huston, 1967

The Pendertons are a couple whose dynamic is marked by a struggle between a rigid, career-driven officer grappling with personal demons, and a woman whose desire for affection and intimacy is so strong that she will seek it from any available source. Their unconventional relationship unfolds before the eyes of a soldier who will soon be at the center of a catastrophic event.


The Member of the Wedding. Poster of the 1952 movie and cover of the 1946 book
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The Member of the Wedding
Carson McCullers, 1946
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Fred Zinnemann, 1952

Frankie Addams is a 12-year-old girl who exhibits boyish traits and possesses remarkable eloquence. She finds herself in a state of misery as the local girls have rejected her. Frankie seeks solace by conversing with Bernice, her African-American housekeeper, and John Henry, the boy who lives next door, spending most of her time in the kitchen. Her brother, Jarvis, is preparing to wed Janice, and Frankie envisions that she will depart with them. Nevertheless, she gradually matures into a young woman over time.


One Christmas. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the 1956 book
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One Christmas
Truman Capote, 1956
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Tony Bill, 1994

The film tells the story of a young boy named Buddy, who lives with his estranged and unconventional family in Alabama during the Great Depression. Buddy’s father is absent, and his mother is a free-spirited woman who often leaves him in the care of his older cousins. When his mother leaves for the holiday season, Buddy is sent to live with his elderly, wealthy aunt. Over the course of Christmas, Buddy learns about love, family, and the true meaning of the holiday.


The Dark Half. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the 1989 book
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The Dark Half
Stephen King, 1989
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George A. Romero, 1993

An author of highbrow literary novels, Thad Beaumont, is better known for the bestselling murder mystery suspense-thrillers he writes under the pen name George Stark. However, Stark has mysteriously become a physical entity and begins terrorizing Beaumont’s family and friends after he emerges from the grave.