This work examines the symbolism of fantasy fiction, literal and figurative representation in fantastic film adaptations, and the imaginative differences between page and screen. Essays focus on movies adapted from various types of fantasy fiction--novels, short stories and graphic novels--and study the transformation and literal translation from text to film in the
Lord of the Rings
,
The Chronicles of Narnia
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Howl's Moving Castle
Finding Neverland
The Wizard of Oz
Wicked
and
Practical Magic
.