The Essential Bond: The Authorized Guide to the World of 007 - Couverture rigide

Pfeiffer, Lee; Worrall, Dave

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0752224778 ISBN 13 : 9780752224770

Editeur : Boxtree Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

This text is an in-depth guide to one of the most successful series of all time - James Bond. Since the 1962 premiere of the first 007 epic, "Dr No", five talented actors have brought James Bond to cinema screens: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and now Pierce Brosnan. Today, the 007 phenomenon is stronger than ever. In fact, it is estimated that over one quarter of the world's population has seen at least one James Bond film. Now fans can enter the world of 007 with this guide that examines the top secret details of each of the cinematic Bond missions. Inside this volume - which has been officially endorsed by the Bond film producers - you'll find facts and behind-the-scenes stories, as well as over 250 rare production photographs, cinema posters and product advertisements from the archives of Eon productions. It's all here: the missions, the gadgets, the vehicles, the legendary villains, the exotic locations and the even more exotic Bond girls who inhabit the James Bond universe. You can also meet the talented team of directors, writers, stunt men and technicians who have contributed to the success of the series. Additionally, in a chapter devoted to the legacy of James Bond, there is an overview of the thrillers and spoofs inspired by 007 over the years, as well as a fitting tribute to Mr Bond's literary father, Ian Fleming. With a critical overview of each of the films, as well as a wealth of rare archive material and information on international Bond collectables, this book is vital reading for armchair secret agents everywhere.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

"Bond...James Bond."

The Bond name is synonymous with high-tech gadgets, beautiful women, deadly spies, and action-packed, death-defying adventure. There's no one else like him around. There have been nearly twenty films about him, there are more than sixty Web sites dedicated to him, and it's estimated that more than a quarter of the planet has seen at least one Bond film.

Now, fans can enter the world of 007 like never before, with this meticulously researched guide examining all the top secret details of the cinematic Bond missions. Officially endorsed by the Bond film producers, it features fascinating facts and behind-the-scenes stories, as well as more than 250 rare production photos, cinema posters, and product advertisements.

It's all here: the missions, the gadgets, the vehicles, the legendary villains, the exotic locals, and the even more exotic Bond women. You can meet the directors, writers, stunt men, and technicians who have contributed to the success of the series and have stories of their own to tell. Additionally, there is a unique chapter devoted to the legacy of James Bond, with an overview of the thrillers and spoofs inspired by 007 over the years, as well as a fitting tribute to Mr. Bond's literary father, Ian Fleming.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Bond name is synonymous with high-tech gadgets, beautiful women, deadly spies and action-packed, death defying adventure. There's no one else like James Bond around. There have been nearly twenty films about him, there are more than sixty websites dedicated to him, and it's estimated that more than a quarter of the planet has seen at least one Bond film.

Now, fans can enter the world of 007 like never before, with this meticulously researched guide that examines all the top-secret details of the cinematic Bond missions. Officially endorsed by the Bond film producers, it features fascinating facts and behind-the-scenes stories as well as more than 250 rare production photos, cinema posters and product advertisements.

It's all here: the missions, the gadgets, the vehicles, the legendary villains, the exotic locales and the even more exotic Bond women. You can meet the directors, writers, stuntmen and technicians who have contributed to the success of the series and have stories of their own to tell. Additionally, there is a unique chapter devoted to the legacy of James Bond, with an overview of the thrillers and spoofs inspired by 007 over the years, as well as a fitting tribute to Mr. Bond's literary father, Ian Fleming.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Boxtree Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0752224778
• ISBN 13: 9780752224770
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 204
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible