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Bond by design : the art of the James Bond films / written by Meg Simmonds.

By: Material type: TextTextDescription: 317 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 35 cm + 2 prints (24 x 34 cm)ISBN:
  • 1465437908
  • 9781465437907
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 791.437 BON
Contents:
Dr. No -- From Russia with Love -- Goldfinger -- Thunderball -You Only Live Twice -- On Her Majesty\'s Secret Service -- Diamonds are Forever -- Live and Let Die -- The Man with the Golden Gun -- The Spy who Loved Me -- Moonraker -- For Your Eyes Only -- Octopussy -- A View to a KIll -- The Living Daylights -- Licence to Kill -- GoldenEye -- Tomorrow Never Dies -- The World is not Enough -- Die Another Day -- Cassino Royale -- Quantum of Solace -- Skyfall -- SPECTRE -- The Production Designers.
Summary: Bond By Design gives an exclusive tour through EON Productions\' James Bond archives - a treasure trove of set, storyboard, vehicle, gadget and costume designs, many of which have never been published before. Accessing EON Productions\' vast archive of more than 50 years of art and design, featuring the work of legendary Bond film designers such as Ken Adam, Peter Lamont and Syd Cain. The book provides a unique, spectacular and fascinating insight into the longest-running film franchise of all time. Reveals the craft behind the creation of famous sets, such as Stromberg\'s Atlantis base in The Spy Who Loved Me and Drax\'s shuttle launch site in Moonraker, as well as technical drawings of Bond\'s gadget-laden Aston Martin DB5. Includes two exclusive, full-colour prints of Bond film designs. Bond By Design also brings the James Bond story right up to date with behind-the-scenes artwork from the newest film, Spectre.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Standard Loan LSAD Library Main Collection 791.437 BON (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 39002100624452

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Bond By Design gives an exclusive tour through EON Productions' James Bond archives - a treasure trove of set, storyboard, vehicle, gadget and costume designs, many of which have never been published before. Accessing EON Productions' vast archive of more than 50 years of art and design, Bond By Design features the work of legendary Bond film designers such as Ken Adam, Peter Lamont and Syd Cain. The book provides a unique, spectacular and fascinating insight into the longest-running film franchise of all time. It reveals the craft behind the creation of famous sets, such as Stromberg's Atlantis base in The Spy Who Loved Me and Drax's shuttle launch site in Moonraker, as well as technical drawings of Bond's gadget-laden Aston Martin DB5. Includes two exclusive, full-colour prints of Bond film designs.

In slipcase.

Includes two prints in pocket.

Includes bibliographical references.

Dr. No -- From Russia with Love -- Goldfinger -- Thunderball -You Only Live Twice -- On Her Majesty\'s Secret Service -- Diamonds are Forever -- Live and Let Die -- The Man with the Golden Gun -- The Spy who Loved Me -- Moonraker -- For Your Eyes Only -- Octopussy -- A View to a KIll -- The Living Daylights -- Licence to Kill -- GoldenEye -- Tomorrow Never Dies -- The World is not Enough -- Die Another Day -- Cassino Royale -- Quantum of Solace -- Skyfall -- SPECTRE -- The Production Designers.

Bond By Design gives an exclusive tour through EON Productions\' James Bond archives - a treasure trove of set, storyboard, vehicle, gadget and costume designs, many of which have never been published before. Accessing EON Productions\' vast archive of more than 50 years of art and design, featuring the work of legendary Bond film designers such as Ken Adam, Peter Lamont and Syd Cain. The book provides a unique, spectacular and fascinating insight into the longest-running film franchise of all time. Reveals the craft behind the creation of famous sets, such as Stromberg\'s Atlantis base in The Spy Who Loved Me and Drax\'s shuttle launch site in Moonraker, as well as technical drawings of Bond\'s gadget-laden Aston Martin DB5. Includes two exclusive, full-colour prints of Bond film designs. Bond By Design also brings the James Bond story right up to date with behind-the-scenes artwork from the newest film, Spectre.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

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