Why Drive Was Made

Drive was simply made to show the book in a film context. The book was adapted for the movie by Iranian screenwriter Hossein Amini. The book has similar elements to the book however there is a few changes which were made for the film for example the cars used, as well as there being different violence in the film itself. The idea of the book written by James Sallis is a typical genre of book he writes himself. The film adaption itself covers most of the book with small adjustments. Also what was good when making the film was that James Sallis on a few occasions was present on set. 

Since the films release the book gained a new front cover featuring the lead role of the film played by actor Ryan Gosling

Original book cover before release                                                    Book cover after film release