Ghost in the Shell. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1989 comic book
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Ghost in the Shell
Masamune Shirow, 1989
movie vs comic book
Rupert Sanders, 2017

In the near future, humans are augmented with cybernetic improvements to traits such as vision, strength, and intelligence. Augmentation developer Hanka Robotics establishes a secret project to develop an artificial body, or shell, that can integrate a human brain rather than an AI. Over the objections of her designer Dr. Ouelet, Hanka Robotics CEO, Cutter, decides to use Killian as a counter-terrorism operative.


Ghost in the Shell. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Ghost in the Shell
James Swallow, 2017
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Rupert Sanders, 2017

In the near future, humans are augmented with cybernetic improvements to traits such as vision, strength, and intelligence. Augmentation developer Hanka Robotics establishes a secret project to develop an artificial body, or shell, that can integrate a human brain rather than an AI. Over the objections of her designer Dr. Ouelet, Hanka Robotics CEO, Cutter, decides to use Killian as a counter-terrorism operative.


High-Rise. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 1975 book
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High-Rise
J.G. Ballard, 1975
movie vs book
Ben Wheatley, 2015

Three months earlier, the forty-story tower on the outskirts of London, built by esteemed architect Anthony Royal, is the epitome of chic, modern living. With amenities including a pool, gym, supermarket, and even a primary school, the occupants have little reason to leave the building beyond working hours, and are increasingly isolated from the outside world.