The Age of Innocence. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the 1920 book
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The Age of Innocence
Edith Wharton, 1920
movie vs book
Martin Scorsese, 1993

In 1870s, New York City, gentleman lawyer Newland Archer is planning to marry the respectable young May Welland. At first she is ostracized by society and vicious rumors are spread, but, as May’s family boldly stands by the countess, she is gradually accepted by the very finest of New York’s old families.


The Mask of Zorro. Poster of the 1998 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Mask of Zorro
James Luceno, 1996
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Martin Campbell, 1998

In 1821, Don Diego de la Vega, a Spanish-born California nobleman, fights against soldiers in the Mexican War of Independence as Zorro, a mysterious masked swordsman who defends the Mexican peasants and commoners of Las Californias. Don Rafael Montero, the corrupt governor of the region, learns of De La Vega’s alter ego and attempts to arrest him.


The Mask of Zorro. Poster of the 1998 movie and cover of the 1919 book, The Mark of Zorro
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The Mark of Zorro
Johnston McCulley, 1919
movie vs book
Martin Campbell, 1998

In 1821, Don Diego de la Vega, a Spanish-born California nobleman, fights against soldiers in the Mexican War of Independence as Zorro, a mysterious masked swordsman who defends the Mexican peasants and commoners of Las Californias. Don Rafael Montero, the corrupt governor of the region, learns of De La Vega’s alter ego and attempts to arrest him.


Vertical Limit. Poster of the 2000 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Vertical Limit
Mel Odom, 2000
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Martin Campbell, 2000

A high-adrenaline tale of young climber Peter Garrett, who must launch a treacherous and extraordinary rescue effort up K2, the world’s second highest peak. Peter risks his life to save his sister, Annie, and her summit team in a race against time. The team is trapped in an icy grave at 26,000 feet -a death zone above the vertical limit of endurance where the human body cannot survive for long.


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the 1984 comic book, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, 1984
movie vs comic book
Stuart Gillard, 1993

In 1603, in feudal Japan, a young man is being chased by four samurai on horseback. In the present, when their closest friend April O’Neil discovers an ancient scepter with magical powers, the turtles must cow-a-bunga their way back to 17th century Japan to rescue her from the evil clutches of Lord Norinaga.


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the comic book novelization
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
Bonnie Bryant Hiller, 1993
movie vs comic book   [NOVELIZATION]
Stuart Gillard, 1993

In 1603, in feudal Japan, a young man is being chased by four samurai on horseback. In the present, when their closest friend April O’Neil discovers an ancient scepter with magical powers, the turtles must cow-a-bunga their way back to 17th century Japan to rescue her from the evil clutches of Lord Norinaga.


Exit to Eden. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the 1985 book
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Exit to Eden
Anne Rice, 1985
movie vs book
Garry Marshall, 1994

Elliot unintentionally takes photos of diamond smugglers at work while traveling to the island of Eden to indulge his fantasy of being a slave. Detectives and smugglers pursue him to the island, where they attempt to reclaim the movie. Lisa, the island’s head mistress, must assess her feelings toward Elliot and her own objectives as he starts to fall in love with her.