'The Art of Bond'

i expect u2 diei expect u2 die LondonPosts: 583MI6 Agent
This book arrived in the post today, and I must say it is one of the best Bond books I've ever owned. First an foremost, it is a real visual treat with several rare photographs, and a generous amount of new pictures from Casino Royale (including one from the torture sequence, which looks quite a nasty scene!). Its also really easy to "dip in" to, because all of the next in the book is made up of quotes. I'd definitely recommend investing in this book, as it is one of the best (and nicest looking) bond books in a long time.

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  • Golrush007Golrush007 South AfricaPosts: 3,418Quartermasters
    I had a flick through the book a few days ago, and it looks very good indeed. A new perspective on the Bond films is always welcome, and I have long been interested in the creative process that goes into making a film. I also noted the still from the torture scene, although didn't spend too long looking at the CR bits in fear of spoilers!!

    I will definitely buy this book, but I will wait until I can get a lower price.
  • i expect u2 diei expect u2 die LondonPosts: 583MI6 Agent
    Golrush007 wrote:
    I had a flick through the book a few days ago, and it looks very good indeed. A new perspective on the Bond films is always welcome, and I have long been interested in the creative process that goes into making a film. I also noted the still from the torture scene, although didn't spend too long looking at the CR bits in fear of spoilers!!

    I will definitely buy this book, but I will wait until I can get a lower price.

    The book's RRP is £30, but Amazon.co.uk have it for £15. Definitely a steal! :D
  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,686MI6 Agent
    I do like it and it's worth buying for the lovely photos and Ken Adam sketches alone, but I was a little disappointed by the printing. It seems to have been printed matte which doesn't make it feel very high quality. And the cover is dreadful!
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,239MI6 Agent
    This is a great book to browse through, in the same league as The Legacy from DAD's time, but better as a bedtime read, as The Legacy was a quite unwieldy coffee table number.

    Fraid for this guy it falls down with Craig's shots, but there you go...
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,417Chief of Staff
    The book's RRP is £30, but Amazon.co.uk have it for £15. Definitely a steal! :D

    Thanks for the tip - I've just bought it :)
    YNWA 97
  • A7ceA7ce Birmingham, EnglandPosts: 655MI6 Agent
    edited October 2006
  • VampiressRNVampiressRN CaliforniaPosts: 203MI6 Agent
    Yee Haw.....I just got mine in the mail today. I am too friken tired to appreciate it right now, so will save it for this weekend. Did thumb through and it looks fantastic. :D

    I also received "The Science of James Bond: from Bowler Hats to Boat Jumps, the Real Technology behind 007's Fabulous Films" it looks like mostly text so should be a good reference. :D

    .......AND to top it off....my "James Bond Movie Posters 2007" Calendar. :x
  • stumac7stumac7 ScotlandPosts: 295MI6 Agent
    Just finished reading this book and it is great, best bond based book I have read, good price too , thanks for the tip-off.
  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,686MI6 Agent
    Got it for Christmas and was hugely disappointed at the text which has nothing at all to do with the pictures. No captions even!
    Nice pictures, though.
  • Scribe74Scribe74 San FranciscoPosts: 149MI6 Agent
    emtiem wrote:
    Got it for Christmas and was hugely disappointed at the text which has nothing at all to do with the pictures. No captions even!
    Nice pictures, though.

    I received the book for Christmas, too . . . and loved it. Although the lack of connection between the text and photos seems somewhat strange at first, it's a minor complaint. In fact, I really enjoyed the text. It's like an oral history of the creativity behind Bond!
  • QwertyQwerty New York, USAPosts: 73MI6 Agent
    Here's a relatively recent interview with the author: http://commanderbond.net/article/4026
    ~ Nobody Knows Me Like You Know Me ~
  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    A7ce wrote:
    I normally get my Bond related boooks from here, as I have posted over the last few years. They are in periodically.

    Got the catalogue 2day and the weblink is

    The Art of Bond 8.99
    http://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/productSearch_10001_10051_41241_100___10_SimpleSearch_2_1_2__basicSearch_

    The Book People still have it at £8.99. I have just ordered mine. I wasn't going to bother but I have only heard positive things about it so I thought I would treat myself.

    The Book People are great and can have some fab deals. They're always worth a look before you buy anything.
  • boothroyd13boothroyd13 Winchester, VAPosts: 44MI6 Agent
    I just bought this book a few weeks ago at a local bookstore here in Virginia. It's a great book! I especially like all the quotes from others who are not involved with the Bond franchise, like Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson. There are some great highlights in this book, and some very candid shots. I've learned a lot about the franchise I didn't know before. Another book I definitely recommend is "Bond On Set: Filming Casino Royale" by Greg Williams. There are not a lot of quotes and captions, but there are some great behind-the-scenes pictures you won't find anywhere else. It's a must, especially for big CR fans.
  • stumac7stumac7 ScotlandPosts: 295MI6 Agent
    Just noticed they are selling this book at bookgiant.co.uk for £5.99

    http://www.bookgiant.co.uk/mag.asp
  • RustiRoyaleRustiRoyale Posts: 16MI6 Agent
    emtiem wrote:
    I do like it and it's worth buying for the lovely photos and Ken Adam sketches alone!

    ken Adam is a brilliant artist, he GAVE the bond movies that 'look'
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