Maximum Bob. Poster of the 1998 TV series and cover of the 1991 book
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Maximum Bob
Elmore Leonard, 1991
TV series vs book
Alex Gansa, 1998

Judge Gibbs’ young wife performed in a mermaid show until she nearly lost her life to an alligator, after which she abruptly retired from the business. Kathy Baker, a comely spitfire public defender, comes to the town on a case and becomes a romantic target for the local sheriff, as well as a potential conquest for the always lustful judge.


A.I. Artificial Intelligence. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the 1969 book, Supertoys Last All Summer Long
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Supertoys Last All Summer Long
Brian Aldiss, 1969
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Steven Spielberg, 2001

In the 22nd century, rising sea levels from global warming have wiped out coastal cities, reducing the world’s population. In Madison, New Jersey, David, a prototype Mecha child capable of experiencing love, is given to Henry Swinton and his wife Monica, whose son Martin contracted a rare disease and has been placed in suspended animation. On the way there, Monica has a change of heart and spares David from destruction by leaving him in the woods.


The Man Who Captured Eichmann. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1990 book, Eichmann in My Hands
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Eichmann in My Hands
Peter Z. Malkin, Harry Stein, 1990
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William A. Graham, 1996

An Israeli man uncoversing the location of Adolf Eichmann, the Nazi responsible for sending millions of Jews to Hitler’s concentration camps, along with other agents from the Israeli Mossad, devise a complex plan to capture and transport Eichmann from Argentina to Israel for trial.


The Warden. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the 1995 book, The Governor
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The Governor
Lynda La Plante, 1995
movie vs book
Stephen Gyllenhaal, 2001

Helen Hewitt becomes the first woman to take charge of Barfield, a maximum-security prison that had been severely damaged by a previous riot. Despite facing hostility from both the inmates and some of the prison staff, Hewitt is determined to restore order and reform the prison.