“James Bond has always been an escapist fantasy. As long as the escapism and the fantasy remain compelling, Bond will persist.”
He’s a cinematic icon who’s lasted over six decades in one of the world’s most successful film franchises. But what’s behind the success of the James Bond movies, and why do they still appeal after all this time? My new book Bond Movies: A Retrospective dives into those questions.
Bond Movies is an overview of the James Bond films, including the latest entry in the series, No Time to Die. Packed with details on the making of each film (including “unofficial” Bond movies like Never Say Never Again), including fun trivia and anecdotes as well as in-depth (and sometimes irreverent) commentary on each film’s virtues and flaws, it’s a comprehensive overview of the Bond series as a whole, as well as a celebration of Bond’s impact on popular culture (and vice versa). It’s a book intended to be read and savored by Bond fans of all types—from neophytes to aficionados who are familiar with the movies and the original Ian Fleming novels.
As a long-time Bond watcher and reader, this book has been a labor of love for me, and I’m pleased to finally bring it into the world!
Sneak Preview: Read an excerpt from Bond Movies: A Retrospective
Buy the paperback on Amazon / $14.99 / ISBN: 979-8-98511-020-3 / 459 pages / 6” x 9”
Buy the e-book on Amazon / $5.99 / ISBN: 979-8-98511-021-0 / all formats
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