This edited collection offers a thorough examination of the key trends and methodologies in adaptation within the Turkish context, showcasing the emergence and growing recognition of adaptation studies as a vital academic discipline in Türkiye. The primary goal of this research is to curate a diverse selection of essays that delve into the ways socio-political and economic conditions shape the interactions between texts, cultures, and media industries. The collection features thirteen essays authored by scholars from Australia, Türkiye, the UK, Canada, and the US. These essays cover adaptation topics from the early 1940s onward, with a wide range of subjects including novel-to-film adaptations, film remakes, television series, documentary drama, stage adaptations, comic books, and the music industry, particularly in the context of composing lyrics. Each contribution addresses critical issues in adaptation studies that are uniquely relevant to the Turkish cultural landscape. In addition to these essays, the collection includes an exclusive interview with Turkish-German documentary filmmaker Cem Kaya. The volume begins with an introduction by Seda Öz and is structured into three thematically organized sections: 'Transnational Adaptations, ' 'Popular Culture Adaptations, ' and 'Culture, Theory, and Adaptation.' By promoting ongoing dialogues between cultures, languages, and fields, the edited collection facilitates conversations across disciplines and cultural boundaries, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation for diverse perspectives and narratives.
Seda Öz is a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of English at the University of Delaware.
Taner Can is an associate professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at TED University.