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The Science of James Bond

The Super-Villains, Tech, and Spy-Craft Behind the Film and Fiction
By Mark Brake
Series: The Science of
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The Science of James Bond explores the iconic spy-fi genre, blending spy fiction with science fiction through the lens of the James Bond franchise. From the classic days of Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, it examines Bond's thrilling confrontations with super-villains, his futuristic gadgets, and the evolving scientific themes from nuclear paranoia to cyberterrorism. Chapters delve into Bond’s tech marvels like space exploration in You Only Live Twice, automotive innovations in Live and Let Die, and the science behind cyber threats in Skyfall.
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Ideal for enthusiasts of James Bond, science fiction fans, and readers intrigued by the science behind cinematic spy gadgets and technology.

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From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, James Bond is the highest-grossing movie franchise of all time. Out-grossing Star Wars, Harry Potter,

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From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, James Bond is the highest-grossing movie franchise of all time. Out-grossing Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the world's most iconic and international secret agent has a shelf life of almost six decades, from Dr. No to Spectre. As nuclear missile threats are replaced by a series of subtler threats in a globalised and digital world, Bond is with us still.

In The Science of James Bond, the Bond franchise is recognised as a unique genre: spy-fi. A genre of film and fiction that fuses spy fiction with science fiction. We look at Bond's obsessions with super-villains, the future, and world domination or destruction. And we take a peek under the hood of trends in science and tech, often in the form of gadgets and spy devices in chapters such as:

  • Goldfinger: Man Has Achieved Miracles in All Fields but Crime!
  • You Only Live Twice: The Race to Conquer Space
  • Live and Let Die: Full Throttle: Bond and the Car
  • Skyfall: The Science of Cyberterrorism

And more!

This is the only James Bond companion that looks at the film and fiction in such a spy-fi way, taking in weapon wizards, the chemistry of death, threads of nuclear paranoia, and Bond baddies' obsession with the master race!

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Praised as a scholarly authority on the intersection of science fiction and science, Mark Brake is recognised for his universal talents in science and insightfulness. Reviews highlight the book as both entertaining and enlightening, making it a joy for fans of science and fiction alike.

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ISBN: 9781510743793

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Mark Brake developed the world's first science and science fiction degree in 1999 and launched the world's first astrobiology degree in 2005. He's communicated science through film, television, print, and radio on five continents, including for NASA, Seattle's Science Fiction Museum, the BBC, the Royal Institution, and Sky Movies.

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