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The Oscars 2010

Several adapted literary works are among nominees in film and screenplay categories for this year's Oscars. For the full list of nominees see the official website - The Oscars.

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Up in the Air

Adapted from the book by Walter Kirn. He wrote this novel in 2001 about Career Transition Counsellor Ryan Bingham and the countdown to his millionth frequent-flyer mile. Nominated for Best PIcture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Directing, Best Actor - George Clooney and Supporting Actress - Anna Kendrick.

Book details
By (Author): Walter Kirn
Published by: John Murray Publishers Ltd
Published on: 07/Jan/2010
Format: Paperback - 320 pages
ISBN: 9781848543263
Current categories:
General & Literary Fiction

Push: A Novel

The film Precious is based on this debut novel by American author and poet, Sapphire. Written in a stream-of-consciousness style, the novel tells the story of Precious Jones, a pregnant 16-year old who is helped by a school counsellor to escape her abusive home life. Nominated for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Directing, Best Actress - Gabourey Sidibe and Supporting Actress - Mo'Nique.

Book details
By (Author): Sapphire
Published by: Vintage
Published on: 16/Sep/1996
Format: Paperback - 144 pages
ISBN: 9780436202919
Current categories:
General & Literary Fiction

The Lovely Bones

The adaptation of Alice Seobold's hugely popular book is directed by Peter Jackson and nominated for Supporting Actor - Stanley Tucci.

Book details
By (Author): Alice Sebold
Published by: Picador
Published on: 04/Dec/2009
Format: Paperback - 256 pages
ISBN: 9780330457729
Current categories:
General & Literary Fiction

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