The Making of The Living Daylights

Le Samourai

I didn't even know this book existed. It's by the author of "The Making of OHMSS."

http://www.amazon.com/dp/098441262X/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=houdinilives-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=098441262X&adid=0FZDPGVWCBM3HZXC69N6

Here's the description:

"For the 25th anniversary of the most successful film franchise in history, Cubby Broccoli's Eon Productions launched James Bond in a bold new direction with a spectacular globe-trotting adventure that showcased incredible stunts, gorgeous cinematography, and a smoldering romance set amongst elegant old world Europe and breathtaking vistas of Africa. Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew, and see how veteran director John Glen put together a mammoth effort to take the series back to its thriller origins, rooted by the casting of Timothy Dalton, a noted stage actor and fan of Ian Fleming's novels. Follow the complete history of the film, from the origins of Fleming's short story, through early drafts of the script (where James Bond was a brash young Lieutenant in the Royal Navy), through Pierce Brosnan securing the role then losing it, Dalton's last minute casting, pre-production, shooting, post-production, to the release and marketing of the film. Based on years of research, cast and crew interviews, access to original scripts, storyboards, production memos, call sheets, props, and more, this fascinating look behind the scenes features hundreds of never before published photographs, including a detailed look at deleted scenes."

I'd love to have this, since Dalton is my favorite Bond, but it is a bit pricey at $50.

zaphod

Le Samourai wrote:

I didn't even know this book existed. It's by the author of "The Making of OHMSS."

http://www.amazon.com/dp/098441262X/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=houdinilives-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=098441262X&adid=0FZDPGVWCBM3HZXC69N6

Here's the description:

"For the 25th anniversary of the most successful film franchise in history, Cubby Broccoli's Eon Productions launched James Bond in a bold new direction with a spectacular globe-trotting adventure that showcased incredible stunts, gorgeous cinematography, and a smoldering romance set amongst elegant old world Europe and breathtaking vistas of Africa. Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew, and see how veteran director John Glen put together a mammoth effort to take the series back to its thriller origins, rooted by the casting of Timothy Dalton, a noted stage actor and fan of Ian Fleming's novels. Follow the complete history of the film, from the origins of Fleming's short story, through early drafts of the script (where James Bond was a brash young Lieutenant in the Royal Navy), through Pierce Brosnan securing the role then losing it, Dalton's last minute casting, pre-production, shooting, post-production, to the release and marketing of the film. Based on years of research, cast and crew interviews, access to original scripts, storyboards, production memos, call sheets, props, and more, this fascinating look behind the scenes features hundreds of never before published photographs, including a detailed look at deleted scenes."

I'd love to have this, since Dalton is my favorite Bond, but it is a bit pricey at $50.

Me to. I think I'll have to get it . The OHMSS book is superb and Dalton is my favourite Bond.

Silhouette Man

Thanks - never knew about this one either - the author posts as doublenoughtspy over on the dreaded CBn.

Sir Miles

Silhouette Man wrote:

Thanks - never knew about this one either - the author posts as doublenoughtspy over on the dreaded CBn.

He does...and he really knows his stuff...going to have to buy this now