Space.com named 13 science fiction books that inspired movies and TV shows
Space.com published a list of 13 science fiction books that have inspired the creators of movies and TV series. The list includes both classic and contemporary works, notably novels by Mary Shelley, Andy Weir, and Emily St. John Mandel.
Among the classics, the publication mentioned Mary Shelley’s *Frankenstein* and H. G. Wells’ *The War of the Worlds*. According to Space.com, these stories have been adapted for film and television numerous times.
The list also includes *Dune*, *The Martian*, *Project Hail Mary*, *Ready Player One*, *The Handmaid’s Tale*, and *Station Eleven*. Other titles in the selection are *Annihilation*, *Arrival*, *Under the Skin*, *Mickey 17*, and *Stalker*.
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Space.com notes that science fiction plots existed in literature long before the first films of the genre appeared. The publication cites Georges Méliès’s film *A Trip to the Moon*, which was released in 1902.
The author of the article, Harry Bennett, specifically mentioned the novel *Annihilation*, which he reread before the release of its film adaptation. In his opinion, books can provide an experience that movies and TV series aren’t always able to replicate.
