Extending the boundaries of contemporary adaptation studies, this book brings together leading international scholars to survey new directions in the field. Re-thinking the key questions at the heart of the discipline, Adaptation Studies: New Directions, New Challenges explores a wide range of perspectives and case studies in cross-media transformation.

Topics covered include:
* The history of adaptation studies
* Theories of adaptation
* Adaptations in film, literature, radio and historical sources
* What is an ‘original' text?