30 Visit www.salempress.com or call (800) 221-1592 for more information on these Salem Press titles. Salem Press: Literature NOVELS INTO FILM Adaptations & interpretations 2010-2018 Supplement Magill’s Literary Annual, 2018 “…contains well-organized, informative, and cogent reviews of novels, biographies, histories, poetry, and books on current affairs and other topics.” –Booklist Each year, Magill’s Literary Annual critically evaluates 150 major examples of serious literature published during the previous calendar year—works that are of interest to general readers, that are being taught in literature programs, and that will stand the test of time. By filtering the thousands of books published every year down to 150 notable titles, the editors have provided the busy librarian with an excellent readers’ advisory tool and patrons with fodder for book discussion groups and a guide for choosing worthwhile reading material. As an added bonus, current subscribers to Magill’s Literary Annual get free online access to all 39 years of past annuals online. MAY 2018 One Volume; 700 pages ISBN: 978-1-68217-680-1 List Price: $210 Novels into Film: Adaptations & Interpretations With 100 concise essays on significant novels and movie adaptations, ranging from classics to contemporary favorites, this new title will appeal to students of literature and film. Written by scholars in the field, the essays introduce fundamental concepts in literary and film criticism and address the qualities that are specific to the two media of literature and film. Each entry begins with background and context, then gives an analysis, summary, and suggestions for further reading. The essays address narrative elements like mood, plot, and characterization, exploring the differences between the two genres. This reference work brings value to students and teachers at the high school and undergraduate levels, and the essays can be used to complement individual or classroom study. SEPTEMBER 2018 One Volume, 400 pages ISBN: 978-1-68217-907-9 List Price: $185 Masterplots, 2010-2018 Supplement At a low two-volume price, subscribers can purchase this supplemental edition to bring Masterplots coverage up-to-date through 2018. Masterplots and the Masterplots 2010- 2018 Supplement, combined, provide fundamental reference data, plot synopses, and critical evaluations of the most important works in all genres throughout history and around the world. For all works of fiction, essays provide information on the “Type of Plot,” “Time of Plot,” and “Locale.” In addition, there is, for most works of fiction, a section entitled “Principal Characters,” which lists the work’s main characters, along with brief descriptions. Masterplots provides fundamental reference data, plot synopses and critical evaluations of the most important works in all genres throughout history and around the world. NOVEMBER 2018 Two Volumes, 600 Pages ISBN: 978-1-64265-032-7 List Price: $225 Critical Survey of Graphic Novels: Heroes & Superheroes “These sets are good for readers’ advisory for those who enjoy graphic novels and comics as well as a starting point for research on individual graphic novels and comics as works of literature. They will fit with the reference collection of any public, high school, or college library.” –American Reference Books Annual Critical Survey of Graphic Novels: Heroes & Superheroes provides in-depth insight into more than 140 of the most popular and studied graphic novels. Researchers will be familiar with the characters and stories included in this collection, but will gain a deeper, new understanding, as the literary nature of the stories is presented in critical format by leading writers in this field of study. This new edition includes a wide range of characters, from classics such as Batman and Superman, to the #1 ranked superhero, Spiderman, and more recent characters—Iron Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Hulk, Thor, and more. Essays look beyond the “pop culture” aspects of the medium to show the wide range of literary themes and artistic styles used to convey beliefs and conflicts. SEPTEMBER 2018, Second Edition Two Volumes, 950 Pages ISBN: 978-1-68217-908-6 List Price: $295 New! New Edition! New Edition! All titles on this page include free online access with your print purchase. New Edition! THREE GREAT IMPRINTS, ONE ONLINE PLATFORM! All titles on this page include FREE ONLINE ACCESS! SALEM PRESS SALEM PRESS