This document discusses the film adaptation of the comic book "Ghost World" and how it compares to the source material. Some key points: - The film was co-written by Daniel Clowes, the author of the comic, and Terry Zwigoff, who directed. - It features a realistic aesthetic rather than a stylized comic book look. The characters are ordinary and the performances are grounded. - It translates themes of loneliness and isolation from the comic well. Some story and character elements were adjusted for the new medium. - References and allusions to other comics and pop culture of the time period are included, maintaining ties to the source material. The adaptation prioritizes character over