10 Movies That Perfectly Demonstrate How to Adapt Books (CBR.com)

"Movies were invented in the late 19th century and immediately began borrowing ideas from a medium that has existed for thousands of years. Although books and movies employ technically different styles of art, their narrative core is the same - they both engage and excite their respective audiences. That said, there is a certain finesse when it comes to translating one art form to another, one that requires filmmakers to tap into the author's mind and effectively relate the latter's story without losing its essence. Not many can handle such a huge responsibility, but there are some who can (and do so with spectacular success)." - cbr.com

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