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![]() | The Science of James Bond (2006) (A book in the James Bond series) A non fiction book by Lois Gresh and Robert E Weinberg |
The science behind the gadgets, exploits, and enemies of the world's greatest spy
From the sleek Aston Martin that spits out bullets, nails, and passengers at the push of a button to the microjet that makes hairpin turns to avoid a heat-seeking missile, the science and technology of James Bond films have kept millions of movie fans guessing for decades. Are these amazing feats and gadgets truly possible?
The Science of James Bond takes you on a fascinating excursion through the true science that underlies Bond's most fantastic and off-the-wall accoutrements. The acclaimed science-fiction authors Lois Gresh and Robert Weinberg provide a highly entertaining, informative look at the real-world achievements and brilliant imaginations behind such singular Bond gadgets as the buzz-saw Rolex, the car that turns into a submarine, and the ever-popular rocket-firing cigarette. They examine hundreds of Q Division's ingenious inventions; analyze Bond's astonishing battles beneath the earth and sea, in the skies, and even in outer space; and ask intriguing questions that lead to enlightening discussions about the limits of science, the laws of nature, and the future of technology.
Filled with entertaining anecdotes from Bond movie shoots and supplemented with "tech" ratings for all of the Bond movies, The Science of James Bond separates scientific fact from film fantasy--with some very surprising results.
From the sleek Aston Martin that spits out bullets, nails, and passengers at the push of a button to the microjet that makes hairpin turns to avoid a heat-seeking missile, the science and technology of James Bond films have kept millions of movie fans guessing for decades. Are these amazing feats and gadgets truly possible?
The Science of James Bond takes you on a fascinating excursion through the true science that underlies Bond's most fantastic and off-the-wall accoutrements. The acclaimed science-fiction authors Lois Gresh and Robert Weinberg provide a highly entertaining, informative look at the real-world achievements and brilliant imaginations behind such singular Bond gadgets as the buzz-saw Rolex, the car that turns into a submarine, and the ever-popular rocket-firing cigarette. They examine hundreds of Q Division's ingenious inventions; analyze Bond's astonishing battles beneath the earth and sea, in the skies, and even in outer space; and ask intriguing questions that lead to enlightening discussions about the limits of science, the laws of nature, and the future of technology.
Filled with entertaining anecdotes from Bond movie shoots and supplemented with "tech" ratings for all of the Bond movies, The Science of James Bond separates scientific fact from film fantasy--with some very surprising results.
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Hardback Editions
May 2008 : Library Binding
| Title: The Science of James Bond: From Bullets to Bowler Hats to Boat Jumps, the Real Technology Behind 007's Fabulous Films Author(s): Lois H. Gresh, Robert Weinberg ISBN: 1-4352-8872-6 / 978-1-4352-8872-0 Publisher: Paw Prints 2008-05-22 Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
2006 : Hardback
| Title: The Science of James Bond Author(s): Lois H. Gresh and Robert Weinberg ISBN: 0-7394-7614-9 / 978-0-7394-7614-7 (USA edition) Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc,2006 Availability: Amazon More details... |
Paperback Editions
August 2006 : Paperback
| Title: The Science of James Bond: From Bullets to Bowler Hats to Boat Jumps, the Real Technology Behind 007's Fabulous Films Author(s): Lois H. Gresh, Robert Weinberg ISBN: 0-471-66195-3 / 978-0-471-66195-5 (UK edition) Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Other Editions
July 2010 : Unknown
| Title: The Science of James Bond (Unabridged) Author(s): Lois H. Gresh, Robert Weinberg Publisher: Audible, Inc. Availability: Amazon UK More details... |
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