# Sci-Fi TV Series Books The 'Black Mirror' TV Series is Being Turned into a Three-Part Book Series By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-mirror References: [newsweek](http://www.newsweek.com/black-mirror-becoming-book-series-because-modern-world-didnt-feel-scary-enough-625132) & [nme](http://www.nme.com/news/tv/black-mirror-book-authors-first-volume-charlie-brooker-2143336) As common as it is for books to be turned into TV shows and movies, TV-to-book series adaptations rarely happen—but the hit science fiction television anthology series Black Mirror is set to become a three-part book series. Recently, [Penguin Random House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-collection) announced that it will be creating a book series inspired by Black Mirror that will be edited by the show's creator Charlie Brooker. True to the style of the show, the book will feature a compilation of stories from different authors, making it possible for fans to dive even deeper into their favorite series in a new form. Although the plot details have yet to be discussed, it has been revealed that [New York Times](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wordle-game-show) bestselling author Cory Doctorow, Carnegie-nominated Claire North and Sylvain Neuvel will be included in the project. Black Mirror fans can look forward to the release of the first literary volume in early 2018. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tv-to-book Adaptations:** Opportunity for TV series to expand their audience and explore new storytelling possibilities through literary adaptations. - **Collaborative Storytelling:** Potential for multiple authors to contribute to a book series, providing diverse perspectives and attracting fans of different writing styles. - **Transmedia Entertainment:** Emerging trend of extending popular TV series into other forms of media to deepen fan engagement and generate additional revenue streams. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Publishing:** Publishers can tap into the growing demand for TV-to-book adaptations and collaborate with TV networks and streaming platforms to create a new form of entertainment. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for TV production companies and streaming platforms to explore transmedia storytelling and expand their intellectual property into the publishing industry. - **Technology:** Tech companies can develop innovative platforms or apps that enhance the reading experience of TV-to-book adaptations and provide additional context and interactive elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Show Pop-Up Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-the-ultimate-popup-book.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Broadway Adaptations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-first-shadow.md) - [Television Tie-In Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-the-official-cookbook.md) - [Streaming Series Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thronglets-game.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Comic Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-collection.md) - [Customized Streaming Platform Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamberry.md) - [Show-Inspired Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-the-dragon-1.md) - [Sci-Fi Series-Inspired Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-puzzle-tales.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Graphic Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-the-official-movie-graphic-novel.md)