Reverse Adaptations - From Screen to Book
Fictional Books from TV Shows and Movies that have been Turned into Real Books
From the Book of Armaments in Monty Python and the Holy Grail to Sanitarium of Death by J.B. Fletcher on “Murder, She Wrote” to Harry Potter and the End of Trees by JK Rowling from “Saturday Night Live” to Misery’s Return by Paul Sheldon in Misery, many movies and TV shows are littered with fictional books, whether as creative props, plot devices, or part of a character storyline.
Here’s a few that have been turned into real books.
From Beetlejuice
Well, it’s really a journal.
This book is a replica of the original Handbook for the Recently Deceased as seen in the 1988 film Beetlejuice. The cover and the first few pages of this book have been painstakingly recreated using a genuine prop which was used for filming as a reference. There were several identical Handbook props made for the film, all of which were created using a psychology textbook as a template. Since no actual content exists for the body of the rest of these pages, the remainder of this book has been cleared for you to use as a journal or sketchbook should you wish. This book consists of 200 lined pages on a cream background with title headers and numbers on each page. Perfect for any Tim Burton or 80's movie fan.
From our fave at “Parks and Rec”
Welcome to Pawnee: More Exciting than New York, More Glamorous than Hollywood, Roughly the Same Size as Bismarck, North Dakota
In Pawnee, Leslie Knope (as played by Amy Poehler on NBC's hit show Parks and Recreation) takes readers on a hilarious tour through her hometown, the Midwestern haven known as Pawnee, Indiana. The book chronicles the city's colorful citizens and hopping nightlife, and also explores some of the most hilarious events from its crazy history--like the time the whole town was on fire, its ongoing raccoon infestation, and the cult that took over in the 1970s. Packed with laugh-out-loud-funny photographs, illustrations, and commentary by the other inhabitants of Pawnee, it's a must-read that will make you enjoy every moment of your stay in the Greatest Town in America.
From that lovable scamp, Barney Stinson, on “How I Met Your Mother”
Everyone's life is governed by an internal code of conduct. Some call it morality. Others call it religion. But Bros in the know call this holy grail The Bro Code.
Historically a spoken tradition passed from one generation to the next, the official code of conduct for Bros appears here in its published form for the first time ever. By upholding the tenets of this sacred and legendary document, any dude can learn to achieve Bro-dom.
So willing to help all the lessers achieve Bro-dom, here’s a few more full of what I’m sure can only be invaluable advice:
From “Jane the Virgin”
It’s been a lifetime (and three seasons) in the making, but Jane Gloriana Villanueva is finally ready to make her much-anticipated literary debut!
Snow Falling is a sweeping historical romance set in 1902 Miami—a time of railroad tycoons, hotel booms, and exciting expansion for the Magic City. Working at the lavish Regal Sol hotel and newly engaged to Pinkerton Detective Martin Cadden, Josephine Galena Valencia has big dreams for her future. Then, a figure from her past reemerges to change her life forever: the hotel’s dapper owner, railroad tycoon Rake Solvino.
The captivating robber baron sets her heart aflame once more, leading to a champagne-fueled night together. But when their indiscretion results in an unexpected complication, Josephine struggles to decide whether her heart truly belongs with heroic Martin or dashing Rake.
Meanwhile, in an effort to capture an elusive crime lord terrorizing the city, Detective Cadden scours the back alleys of the Magic City, tracking the nefarious villain to the Regal Sol and discovering a surprising connection to the Solvino family.
However, just when it looks like Josephine’s true heart’s desire is clear, danger strikes. Will her dreams for the future dissolve like so much falling snow or might Josephine finally get the happy ever after she’s been dreaming of for so long?
From the glorious “Veep”
In this brave, beautiful, revealing, and deeply personal memoir, Selina Meyer, one of our most beloved former presidents, tells her own extraordinary story.
Read the synopsis. As one would expect, it’s hilarious. And long.
From Back to the Future Part II
This book is an exact replica of the original Grays Sports Almanac as seen in the 1989 film 'Back to the Future Part II' and contains 155 pages of sports statistics spanning 50 years. The cover has been painstakingly created in high-quality crisp graphics using a genuine prop which was used for filming as a reference to make this an exact replica. With 155 pages containing 50 years of sports statistics from 1950 to the year 2000, including American Football, Basketball, Horse Racing, Ice Hockey, Major League Baseball and others. This is the perfect book for anyone who appreciates the Back to the Future franchise, movie props, 80’s movies or just sport in general.
From “Younger”
In season four of Darren Star’s hit TV Land series Younger, the editors at Empirical Press are shocked and deeply moved when they read Marriage Vacation, an autobiographical novel by the publisher’s estranged wife, Pauline Turner Brooks. Knowing the book will cause a sensation, they decide they must publish it. Now you can read what the hype is about—including page 58 that had everyone buzzing (...and blushing).
Marriage Vacation is for anyone who has ever fantasized about what it would be like to run away from it all.
It looks like a new one is in the works as well. According to EW, The Miseducation of Henry Cane will hit the shelves in August.
From “Arrested Development”
Amercia’s most famous Analrapist. You know, analyst and therapist.
The Man Inside Me is a deeply probing and strikingly penetrating account of one man's struggle to truly know not only himself, but the man inside himself. Intimately penned by pioneering Analrapist Dr. Tobias Fünke, Inside Me takes the reader on an incredible journey of self discovery. Through a series of divulgent anecdotes, Fünke plumbs the dark depths of his psyche, recounting his family's struggle with addiction while touring in a pharmaceutically-themed folk music act, and exploring to his own ongoing battle with never-nudity.
*All synopses from author/publisher/Amazon