The Complete James Bond Movie Encyclopedia, Newly Revised Edition - Softcover

Rubin, Steven Jay

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071412468 ISBN 13: 9780071412469

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2002

Synopsis

The one and only Bond lover's bible--fully revised and just in time for the super secret agent's 50th anniversary

"A dream come true for any Bond fanatic."--Leonard Maltin

"A veritable who's who and what's what of every celluloid Bondian adventure."--Los Angeles Times "

A killer compilation of Bond data so meticulously researched that M would be jealous."--Prevue magazine

This A-Z listing of everything 007 is packed with hundreds of photographs, thousands of entertaining movie facts, and countless behind-the-scenes details, making The Complete James Bond Movie Encyclopedia the most exhaustive compendium of Bond data ever published.

Now totally revised to include updated biographical information and a sneak peek at the upcoming Bond film, Die Another Day, this bestselling Bond bible has it all: the deathdefying stunts, the sexy smirks, the droll humor, the martinis (shaken, not stirred), and Q's battery of high-tech devices. For millions of moviegoers who love action, romance, and cliff-hanging suspense, the name of the game is Bond. James Bond.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"A veritable who's who and what's what of every celluloid Bondian adventure."
--Los Angeles Times

"A dream come true for any Bond fanatic."
--Leonard Maltin, author of TV Movies and Video Guide

"Best Bond book ever!"
--Fred Clark, Cinefantastique magazine

This A{-}Z listing of everything 007 is packed with hundreds of photographs, thousands of entertaining movie facts, and countless behind-the-scenes details, making The Complete James Bond Movie Encyclopedia the most exhaustive compendium of Bond data ever published. Entries cover everything from the recent return of Bond's legendary Aston Martin to the villainous Zao, Bond's newest nemesis.

Whether it's code names or cool gadgets, quirky characters or quotable dialogue, this one-of-a-kind Bond bible has it all. Now totally revised to include updated information and a sneak peek at the upcoming Bond film, this edition features:

• Biographical entries on new characters and the actors who play them
• A "Brosnan Dynasty" section, detailing all three of his epic efforts
• More than 300 black-and-white photos that illustrate the series' span from Dr. No to 2002's Die Another Day

For millions of moviegoers who love action, romance, and cliff-hanging suspense, the name of the game is still Bond--James Bond.

Author and filmmaker Steven Jay Rubin is a leading authority on the James Bond movie series. His previous books include The James Bond Films: A Behind-the-Scenes History and three other film histories. He currently lives in Los Angeles, where he is developing several motion picture projects.

About the Author:

Steven Jay Rubin is a motion picture and television producer based in Los Angeles. A leading authority on the James Bond movie series, he is the author of seven film-related books, including The James Bond Films: A Behind-the-Scenes History and Reel Exposure: How to Publicize and Promote Today's Motion Pictures.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0071412468
• ISBN 13: 9780071412469
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 512