For Your Eyes Only: Behind the Scenes of the James Bond Films [Paperback]
* Paperback: 412 pages
* Publisher: ECW Press (September 1, 2002)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1550224999
* ISBN-13: 978-1550224993
Review
"For any lover of the movies, and in particular Bond, this is a must-have book on your shelf." -- Pierce Brosnan
From the Inside Flap
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY: BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE JAMES BOND FILMS is a rare tour of the world's most successful film series of all time, beginning with Ian Fleming's clandestine life and career. Explore the world of James Bond through unprecedented access to the closed 007 sets and exclusive interviews with Bond's leading players, from Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, George Lazenby, and Sean Connery, to key directors, writers, production designers, stunt and special effects wizards, to old series favorites like Desmond Llewelyn ("Q") and Lois Maxwell ("Miss Moneypenny"). And, oh yes, the bevy of Bond Girl beauties. All the key participants also take you through a film-by-film breakdown with their anecdotes and behind-the-scenes secrets of each James Bond film. Retracing the cultural, cinematic, and political impact of the Bond series, the book also includes contributions from such luminaries as Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, CIA operative E. Howard Hunt, Harrison Ford, Brian DePalma, and Kevin Costner.
From the 1962 debut film Dr. No to the 40th anniversary smash Die Another Day in 2002, to the highly-acclaimed series re-boot Casino Royale in 2006, film audiences worldwide continue to clamor for all new 007 thrills.
Tomorrow Never Dies . . . and neither does Bond. James Bond.
From the Back Cover
* "Fascinating stories, details, anecdotes...David Giammarco's book is a great addition to the legacy that is 007!" -- Sir Roger Moore
* "David Giammarco has written a book about James Bond that will be enjoyed for many years to come. For any lover of the movies, and in particular Bond, this is a must-have book on your shelf!" -- Pierce Brosnan
* "David Giammarco's new book, 'For Your Eyes Only: Behind The Scenes of the James Bond Films', is a thorough and entertaining fount of fascinating facts from the annals of James Bond. With so much having been written about 007, this book contains an impressive amount of new information in an accessible format. It belongs on the shelf of everyone with an interest in the Bond films." -- Maud Adams ("The Man With The Golden Gun", Octopussy")
* "A thoroughly entertaining and fascinating read!" -- Sir George Martin
* "It's astounding how well David Giammarco captured that part of my life which I had left behind and has now resurfaced as new. I congratulate him on his abilities and wisdom to be able to do that!" -- George Lazenby
* "A must-read for any Bond fan. The first-hand anecdotes are wonderfully entertaining...I actually learned things about the films I worked on!" -- Tom Mankiewicz, James Bond screenwriter
* "I have known David Giammarco for several years and respect him not only as a journalist but also as a dedicated and consistent authority on the Bond films. This book is the result of years of painstaking research and together with the large variety of personal interviews makes for very entertaining and interesting reading." -- Sir Ken Adam, James Bond Production Designer
* "Having been a part of the Bond phenomenon, it's wonderful to see a book that embraces the complete Bond experience." -- Jane Seymour ("Live and Let Die")
* "An absolute delight...your book jogged so many pleasant memories!" - HRH, Prince Charles of Wales
About the Author
David Giammarco is an acclaimed arts and entertainment journalist whose writing is syndicated to countless newspapers and magazines worldwide. His feature celebrity interviews and reviews can be found in publications ranging from Elle Magazine, Cigar Aficionado, Playboy, and The Hollywood Reporter, to Razor Magazine, Cinefantastique, The Times of London, The Sydney Daily News, and The National Post. As well, he writes about Hollywood's movers and shakers for Canada's national newspaper The Globe and Mail and appears regularly on numerous television and radio shows. David is based in Toronto and Los Angeles.