Bond on Set: Casino Royale

lavabubble

Has anyone bought this book yet?? I have just ordered it and wondered if anyone had anything to say, good, bad or indifferent

highhopes

lavabubble wrote:

Has anyone bought this book yet?? I have just ordered it and wondered if anyone had anything to say, good, bad or indifferent

I've seen it in bookstores. It's good. In addition to shots from the movie, there are some nice behind-the-scenes candids. I particularly like a black and white picture of an obviously nervous Craig hugging a woman just before leaving his hotel room for the press conference introducing him as Bond. It reminds me of a condemned man on the way to the gallows, which given his reception, wasn't far from the reality.

Loeffelholz

I own it, and highly recommend it. Very cool candid, behind-the-scenes shots of the production---particularly enchanting shots of Ms Green. One shot of her, taken on the beach, her hair up in a towel---big smile--- :x :x :x

You'll enjoy it. My only complaint is that there are only 143 pages...

blueman

Yeah, I've seen it at the local bookstore, it's pretty cool. Gonna have to sweet-talk Santa some...;) ;%

lavabubble

Ooooh- so glad I ordered it now. Should be here at the start of next week

I am pleased that its being offered at a sensible price too, £25 is a lot for a book like that IMHO and I got it from amazon for £15 so I'm well pleased B-)

VW2006

I look at it every time I'm in a bookstore. Even though I've leafed through it a few times by now, I wouldn't mind getting it as a gift (hint hint to my family and friends).

rosebyanyname

Newbie here. Just ordered this book on Friday. Glad I am not the only one buying this. I was feeling rather guilty for spending the $$ on a movie book. Guess I am too enamoured with Casino Royale and Daniel Craig for now.

Saw the movie 3 times so far. I have company for one more vieweing and then I have to wait for the DVD. Great performance by Daniel Craig.

Andrewb

I felt the same way when I saw the book at the book store the last time I was there. Then when I got home I wished I had bought it. Next time I am there I will definitely pick up a copy. Even if you aren't a huge bond fan the quality of the photos would be impressive to anyone. I think the female fans will especially appreciate the shots of Daniel Craig and Sebastien Foucan. I was impressed.

lavabubble

It has arrived

I've been working from home today so was in when the lovely delivery man came. Just looked at the book cover to cover and was amazed by the quality, selection and candid aspects of the shots in there.

It really is quite stunning and the variety of styles of photography are excellent. From my first flick through my favourite would have to be the one where DC is asleep - that and another couple of the pictures just sum up how much hard work went into this film to make it what it is and how DC coped with both the filming and the barrage of adverse media coverage.

There is also a Q&A section at the back between Greg Williams and DC which is quite amusing and revealing in parts.

In short this book is tremendous and should be on every CR/DC fans Christmas list :007).

(I'd better get back to doing some work now rather than considering reviewing every photo in detail over the course of the afternoon )

Mikep99

I ordered it as well and posted about it in the collection section of this forum.

It is suitable for any James Bond fan. Eva Green is in it and she looks wonderful, especially in one set of pictures where she is messing around with the photographer. There is a picture that shows DC with his agent and hugging his girlfriend which is a private moment. This was taken right before he went out to the world. I love looking at the picture because at the time I was not to confident in him. Now he is my hero and I truly admire his character on and off the film. Its like he knew that we would all be very pleased with his performance.

The book is great, I only wish I could see more just like with the movie.

acenavigator1

I just know that no one is going to buy me this for Christmas - so if anyone gets more thna one copy I'll gladly give it a good home!!!!!!!!