Game of Thrones. Poster of the 2011 TV series and cover of the 1996 book, A Game of Thrones
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A Game of Thrones
George R.R. Martin, 1996
TV series vs book
David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, 2011-2019

Upon the death of Lord Jon Arryn, the principal advisor to King Robert Baratheon, Robert recruits his childhood friend Eddard Ned Stark, now lord of the North, to replace Arryn as Hand of the King, and to betroth his daughter Sansa to Robert’s son Joffrey. En route back to Winterfell, Catelyn encounters Tyrion by chance, arrests him, and takes him to stand trial for the attempt on Bran’s life.


The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 1951 book, Prince Caspian
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Prince Caspian
C.S. Lewis, 1951
movie vs book
Andrew Adamson, 2008

In Narnia, almost 1,300 years have passed after the Pevensie siblings left, Caspian, a Telmarine prince, is awoken by his mentor Doctor Cornelius, who informs him that his aunt has just given birth to a son and that his life is now in grave danger. Knowing that his Uncle Miraz would kill him in order to be king, Caspian flees.


Low Down. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2003 book, Low Down: Junk, Jazz, and Other Fairy Tales from Childhood
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Low Down: Junk, Jazz, and Other Fairy Tales from Childhood
A.J. Albany, 2003
movie vs book
Jeff Preiss, 2014

Narrated by his daughter Amy-Jo Albany, the movie tells the story of jazz pianist Joe Albany’s career in the 1960s through 1980s, during which he played with renowned musicians such as Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Charles Mingus. It also chronicles Albany’s struggle with heroin addiction and the impact it had on his life and relationships.


Cyrano. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1897 book, Cyrano de Bergerac
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Cyrano de Bergerac
Edmond Rostand, 1897
movie vs book
Joe Wright, 2021

A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of the love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne, Cyrano has yet to declare his feelings for her—and Roxanne has fallen in love, at first sight, with Christian.