Turning the Page
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Since the nineteenth century, children's literature has been adapted for both the stage and the screen. As the twentieth century progressed, children's books provided the material for an increasing range of new media, from radio to computer games, from television to cinema blockbuster. Although such adaptations are now recognised as a significant part of the culture of childhood and popular culture in general, little has been written about the range of products and experiences that they generate
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This insightful academic work traces the fascinating evolution of children's literature from printed page to various media platforms, charting its journey across stage, screen, radio, and digital games over the past two centuries. Collins provides a comprehensive historical analysis of how classic and contemporary children's books have been transformed into cultural touchstones through adaptation, examining everything from early theatrical productions to modern cinema blockbusters. The book fills a significant gap in adaptation studies by focusing specifically on children's media and its unique cultural position.
What makes this study particularly valuable is its recognition of these adaptations as crucial components of both childhood culture and broader popular culture, rather than treating them as secondary to their source material. Students of media studies, literature, and cultural history will find rich material here, as Collins explores the complex relationships between original texts and their multimedia offspring. This thorough examination of cross-media storytelling demonstrates how children's narratives have continually reinvented themselves for new generations and technologies.
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