{"product_id":"9781501308390","title":"Narrative Theory and Adaptation.","description":"\u003ci\u003eNarrative Theory and Adaptation\u003c\/i\u003e offers a  concise introduction to narrative theory in jargon-free language  and shows how this theory can be deployed to interpret Spike Jonze's  critically acclaimed 2002 film \u003ci\u003eAdaptation\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding narrative theory is crucial to make sense of the award-winning film \u003ci\u003eAdaptation\u003c\/i\u003e. The book explicates, in clear prose for beginners, four key facets important to the narrative theory of film: the distinction between practical vs. critical theory, the role of adaptation, the process of narrative comprehension, and notions of authorship. It then works to unlock \u003ci\u003eAdaptation \u003c\/i\u003eusing these four keys in succession, considering how the film demands a theoretical understanding of the storytelling process. In using this unusual case study of a film, the author makes the case for the importance of narrative theory as a general perspective for filmmakers, critics, and viewers alike.","brand":"Bloomsbury USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47127165141232,"sku":"9781501308390","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781501308390_p0.jpg?v=1763708608","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781501308390","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}