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Darker than the Sun
An Atlas of James Bond Movie Locations
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Darker than the Sun: The James Bond Atlas is your passport to the iconic missions of Agent 007, meticulously charted on an epic worldwide journey. With approximately 150 stunning photographs, you'll be transported to the very places where the action unfolds. Immerse yourself in the allure...
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Description
Darker than the Sun: The James Bond Atlas is your passport to the iconic missions of Agent 007, meticulously charted on an epic worldwide journey.
With approximately 150 stunning photographs, you'll be transported to the very places where the action unfolds. Immerse yourself in the allure of the settings, with images capturing both the real-life locations and behind-the-scenes glimpses from the film sets. Each film is also accompanied by a global locator map and a detailed map that bring key Bond destinations to life.
This is not just a book; it's a cinematic journey, an atlas of adventure, and a treasure trove of Bond lore.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780711293267
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 November 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Ivy Press
Illustration: colour photos
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 230.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 750g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Matthew Field is the world's leading authority on The Italian Job. In 2009, he co-produced and directed a feature-length documentary about the film for Paramount Pictures. Field has written numerous books on cinema, including the autobiography of Oscar-winning film producer, Michael Deeley. Most recently he co-authored Some Kind Of Hero: The Remarkable Story of the James Bond Films. He has worked on feature films around the world producing behind-the-scenes marketing materials, and in 2019 completed work on Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again for Universal Pictures.AJAY CHOWDHURYΒ was born in London and read Law at university there and in The Netherlands. He has since provided legal advice on various motion picture, music, publishing, television and theatrical projects. He was the associate producer on two feature films,Β Lost DogsΒ andΒ Flirting with FlamencoΒ and served on the advisory board of Tongues On Fire - The London Asian Film Festival.Β Ajay is the spokesperson for The James Bond International Fan Club, established in 1979. He edited their James Bond journal,Β Kiss Kiss Bang Bang,Β and for the last two decades has contributed to numerous books and magazines on the James Bond legacy. He is regularly called upon by worldwide media to commentate on all things 007. HeΒ collaborated with Matthew Field on the 800 page biography of the franchise,Β SOME KIND OF HERO: The Remarkable Story of the James Bond FilmsΒ published by The History Press last updated in 2018,Β Remembering Roger MooreΒ (2018) andΒ SEAN CONNERY: A JAMES BOND JOURNEYΒ (2022)Β bothΒ special edition bookazine published byΒ Mi6 Confidential.
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