James Bond: The Secret World of 007 - Hardcover

Dougall, Alastair

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 075132860X ISBN 13: 9780751328608

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

Created by novelist Ian Fleming in the early 1950s the character of James Bond 007 Licensed to Kill has been thrilling audiences ever since. The glamorous devil-may-care superspy is hipper tougher sexier and more popular than ever. James Bond: The Secret World of 007 reveals the secrets of many of Bond's amazing vehicles and gadgets through spectacular artworks and photographs. The book also examines 007's relationship with M16 his busy love-life and features a tour of Q's weird and wonderful workshop. (c) 2000 Eon Productions Ltd and Danjaq LLC.

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Review:

Author Alastair Dougall has got a powerful weapon, 007 DK-style--and he doesn't charge a million a shot. The Secret World of 007 has been officially endorsed by the Bond film producers and the sheer wealth and breadth of information makes it a must for any self-respecting fan. Read up on all the assignments 007 has ever undertaken, from Dr. No to The World Is Not Enough and get inside the heads of his friends and adversaries with analysis of all the major characters and events from the missions. Be blown away by spectacular photographs and illustrations detailing the gadgets and vehicles 007 uses, the hideouts, plans and weapons of all the major villains and the thrilling battles and chases in which our man has been embroiled. To his eternal credit, Alastair Dougall has not passed up the chance of an in-depth study of Bond's hectic love life. And don't forget kids, it's all in pictures.

The style of writing and illustration is one of The Secret World of 007's major strengths. Each page consists of short, snappy bursts of text interspersed with photographs and illustrations, all of which combine to provide a wonderful insight into 007's career, his assignments, his friends, foes and lovers. Importantly for the Bond obsessive, the book also discusses and pictures a host of minor characters from the films--Stromberg's pilot Naomi (The Spy Who Loved Me) and Professor of Linguistics Inga Bergstrom (Tomorrow Never Dies) are just two of the bit-part characters featured who will satisfy the most avid fan's pursuit of Bond trivia. James Bond The Secret World of 007 gets a nod and a knowing raised eyebrow for Bond fans of all ages. --James Campbell

Review:

"Fully up to date with spreads on "Casino Royale", this guide covers all the adventures, all the gadgets, and all the terrible puns. A must-have for Bond fans of all ages." The Bookseller 09/06/06

About this edition

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 075132860X
• ISBN 13: 9780751328608
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144