Editing Jonathan Livingston Seagull (section)

== Adaptations ==
The novella inspired the production of a [[Jonathan Livingston Seagull (film)|film of the same title]] in 1973. The film was made by [[Hall Bartlett]] many years before [[computer-generated imagery|computer-generated effects]] were available. In order to make seagulls act on cue and perform aerobatics, [[Mark Smith (R/C modeling pioneer)|Mark Smith]] of [[Escondido, California|Escondido]], [[California]] built [[radio-controlled glider]]s that looked like real seagulls from a few feet away. This footage was not used in the final cut of the film.<ref>(18 November 1973). [https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_hgiAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zGYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5326%2C885411 Seagull Shots Done With Plastic Gliders], ''Sarasota Herald-Tribune'' (UPI)</ref>

Bach had written the film's original screenplay, but he sued [[Paramount Pictures]] before the film's release because he felt that there were too many discrepancies between the film and the book. Director Bartlett had allegedly violated a term in his contract with Bach which stated that no changes could be made to the film's adaptation without Bach's consent.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1982&dat=19731011&id=zoBRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=oTMNAAAAIBAJ&pg=4871,2106784 |title='Seagull' Author Sues |publisher=The Evening News |date=October 11, 1973 |access-date=January 28, 2018}}</ref> Bach took offense to scenes Bartlett had filmed which were not present in the book, most notably the sequence in which Jonathan is suddenly attacked by a wild hawk, which was voiced by Bartlett himself. Ultimately, the court ruled that Bach's name would be taken off the screenplay credits, and that the film would be released with a card indicating that Bach disapproved of the final cut. Bach's attorney claimed, "It took tremendous courage to say this motion picture had to come out of theaters unless it was changed. Paramount was stunned."<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-may-13-me-lucas13-story.html Campbell M. Lucas, 80; Judge Became an Entertainment Law Mediator] (obituary), Elaine Woo, ''Los Angeles Times,'' May 13, 2005.</ref>

The [[Grammy Awards|Grammy Award]]-winning [[Jonathan Livingston Seagull (album)|soundtrack album]] was composed and performed by [[Neil Diamond]] and produced by [[Tom Catalano]]. It won the [[16th Annual Grammy Awards|1974 Grammy Award]] as Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special. The album apparently also made more money than the film, selling two million copies in the United States,<ref>"American album certifications – Diamond, Neil – Jonathan Livingston Seagull (Soundtrack)." Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH</ref> 400,000 in France,<ref>"French album certifications – Neil Diamond – Jonathan Livingston Seagull (B.O.F.)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique.</ref> 250,000 in Germany,<ref>"Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Neil Diamond; ''Jonathan Livingston Seagull'')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie.</ref> 200,000 in Canada <ref>"Canadian album certifications – Neil Diamond – Jonathan Livingston Seagull." Music Canada.</ref> and 100,000 in the United Kingdom.<ref>"British album certifications – Neil Diamond – ''Jonathan Livingston Seagull."'' British Phonographic Industry. Enter Jonathan Livingston Seagull in the field Search. Select Title in the field Search by. Select album in the field By Format. Click Go.</ref>

The Irish actor [[Richard Harris]] won a Grammy in 1973 for the [[Audiobook]] [[LP record|LP]] ''Jonathan Livingston Seagull.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0150571.html |title=Private Tutor |publisher=Factmonster.com |access-date=2011-07-26}}</ref> To date, Harris's reading has not been released on any other format. Versions read by the author, Richard Bach, have been released on LP, cassette, and CD.<ref>{{cite book|title=Richard Bach reads his Jonathan Livingston Seagull (Audiobook on LP, 1981) |oclc = 443077158}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Richard Bach reads his Jonathan Livingston Seagull (Audiobook on cassette, 1981) |oclc = 7887346}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Jonathan Livingston Seagull: The Complete Edition (Audiobook on CD, 2016) |oclc = 953793484}}</ref>