Infographic: Books and box office

Sitting on a hot book option? Or waiting for the next The Sweet Hereafter to cross your desk? Book-to-screen adaptions are hotter than ever these days, as Hollywood studios and indies alike look to capitalize on pre-existing brand awareness to boost a film’s chances at the box office.

In recognition of the opening weekend for one of the biggest book-to-screen adaptations to date, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 1 (from Vancouver-based Lionsgate) box office measurement service Rentrak this week published a handy infographic outlining some of the most successful franchises and authors in the genre. You won’t find many surprises on the list, but there are a lot of “billions” references to fantasize about.

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