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Being Bond

By Mark Salisbury
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Being Bond by Mark Salisbury offers an insightful exploration into the world of James Bond, providing a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes aspects of creating the iconic film series. It covers the evolution of the character, interviews with actors who played 007, and the cultural impact of the franchise, making it a must-read for fans interested in the artistic and cultural facets of Bond's continued legacy.
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If you're a fan of cinema and fascinated by the secrets behind one of the most iconic characters in film history, this book may appeal to you. Perfect for aficionados of spy films and those intrigued by behind-the-scenes stories, it delves into the creative minds that brought James Bond to life on screen.

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A retrospective of Daniel Craig's five James Bond films as 007, Casino Royale, Quantum Of Solace, Skyfall, SPECTRE, No Time To Die.

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The official retrospective book for Daniel Craig's 5 James Bond 007 films, Casino Royale, Quantum Of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre, No Time To Die.

Daniel Craig started his tenure as James Bond with Casino Royale, the long-awaited film adaptation of Ian Fleming's 007 origin story. The most successful Bond film of all time on its release (it would subsequently be eclipsed by Skyfall), Craig was credited with reinvigorating the franchise and went on to star in 4 more Bond films: Quantum Of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre and No Time To Die.

This lavish coffee table hardback takes readers behind the scenes of all 5 films starring Daniel Craig as James Bond 007, revealing the stories behind the making of the films, with exclusive on-set photography, concept art, costume designs, stunt breakdowns, and more, accompanied by cast and crew interviews.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789094404

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 302.0mm

Height: 273.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Mark Salisbury is the New York Times best-selling author of The Case of Beasts: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. A former editor of Britain's Empire magazine, he has written numerous movie books, including Burton On Burton, Crimson Peak: The Art Of Darkness, and Prometheus: The Art Of The Film.

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