John Adams. Poster of the 2008 TV series and cover of the 2001 book
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John Adams
David McCullough, 2001
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Kirk Ellis, 2008

The series chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770 through his years as an ambassador in Europe, then his terms as vice president and president of the United States, up to his death on July 4, 1826.


Batman Begins. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Batman Begins
Dennis O'Neil, 2005
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Christopher Nolan, 2005

As a child in Gotham City, Bruce Wayne falls down a dry well and is attacked by a swarm of bats, developing a fear of bats. Outside, mugger Joe Chill murders Bruce’s parents in front of him, and the orphaned Bruce is raised by the family butler, Alfred Pennyworth. Bruce poses publicly as a shallow playboy, while setting up a base in the caves beneath Wayne Manor and taking up the vigilante identity of Batman, inspired by his childhood fear, which he has now conquered.


Batman Begins. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1940 comic book, Batman
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Batman
Bob Kane, Bill Finger, 1940
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Christopher Nolan, 2005

As a child in Gotham City, Bruce Wayne falls down a dry well and is attacked by a swarm of bats, developing a fear of bats. Outside, mugger Joe Chill murders Bruce’s parents in front of him, and the orphaned Bruce is raised by the family butler, Alfred Pennyworth.


In the Name of the Father. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the 1990 book, Proved Innocent
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Proved Innocent
Gerry Conlon, 1990
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Jim Sheridan, 1993

Young Belfastian Gerry Conlon admits that he was in London at the time of the incident. He does however profess his innocence when it comes to the bombing of the Guildford Pub in London in 1974, the event which killed several people inside. Dubbed the Maguire Seven, seven others, primarily members of Gerry’s extended family including his father Giuseppe, are accused of being accessories to the bombing.


Martin Chuzzlewit. Poster of the 1994 TV series and cover of the 1844 book
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Martin Chuzzlewit
Charles Dickens, 1844
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Pedr James, 1994

Elderly, wealthy Martin Chuzzlewit is constantly hounded by his money-grubbing relations, a fact that depresses and embitters him. However, Martin disowns his grandson, also called Martin, after he falls in love with Mary. Young Martin decides to pursue a career as an architect, studying with dishonest architect Seth Pecksniff, who lives with his two daughters Charity and Mercy and good, kind-hearted apprentice Tom Pinch, whom he is exploiting as a servant.


Belgravia. Poster of the 2020 TV series and cover of the 2016 book
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Belgravia
Julian Fellowes, 2016
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Julian Fellowes, 2020-

A tale of secrets and scandals set in 1840s London. When the Trenchards accept an invitation to the now legendary ball hosted by the Duchess of Richmond on the fateful evening of the Battle of Waterloo, it sets in motion a series of events that will have consequences for decades to come as secrets unravel behind the porticoed doors of London’s grandest postcode.


In the Bedroom. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the 1988 book, Killings
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Killings
Andre Dubus, 1988
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Todd Field, 2001

In the Mid-Coast town of Camden, Maine, Matt and Ruth Fowler enjoy a happy marriage and a good relationship with their son Frank, a recent college graduate who has come home for the summer. Frank has fallen in love with a divorced older woman with children, Natalie Strout.


Snowden. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2014 book, The Snowden Files
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The Snowden Files
Luke Harding, 2014
movie vs book
Oliver Stone, 2016

In 2013, Edward Snowden arranges a clandestine meeting in Hong Kong with documentarian Laura Poitras and journalist Glenn Greenwald. Poitras later released a documentary about this meeting titled Citizenfour, this in turn was used in a scene within the film Snowden. He eventually fractures his tibia, and is informed that he will be receiving an administrative discharge and that he may serve his country in other ways.


Snowden. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2015 book, Time of the Octopus
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Time of the Octopus
Anatoly Kucherena, 2015
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Oliver Stone, 2016

In 2013, Edward Snowden arranges a clandestine meeting in Hong Kong with documentarian Laura Poitras and journalist Glenn Greenwald. Poitras later released a documentary about this meeting titled Citizenfour, this in turn was used in a scene within the film Snowden. He eventually fractures his tibia, and is informed that he will be receiving an administrative discharge and that he may serve his country in other ways.


The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2004 book
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Deborah Moggach, 2004
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John Madden, 2011

Several British retirees decide to move to Jaipur, India, to stay in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, advertised as an exotic retirement home. Madge joins the Viceroy Club, surprised to find Norman there, and helps him get into a relationship with a woman named Carol.


The Ghost Writer. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 2007 book, The Ghost
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The Ghost
Robert Harris, 2007
movie vs book
Roman Polanski, 2010

A ghostwriter is hired by publishing firm Rhinehart, Inc. to complete the autobiography of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang. The writer travels to Old Haven on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, where Lang and his wife Ruth are staying in a harshly modernistic mansion, along with Lang’s personal assistant (and implied mistress), Amelia Bly, and staff.


Watership Down. Poster of the 2018 TV series and cover of the 1972 book
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Watership Down
Richard Adams, 1972
TV series vs book
Peter Dodd, Noam Murro, 2018

Set in the idyllic rural landscape of southern England, the adventure tale follows a band of rabbits on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they journey forth from their native Sandleford Warren through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, toward a promised land and a more perfect society.