JAMES BOND BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE FILMS BOOK SEAN CONNERY PIERCE BROSNAN MOORE

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.

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James Bond Movie Posters: The Official 007 Collection (Paperback)
by Tony Nourmand (Author)

HUGE OVER-SIZED COFFEE TABLE BOOK FILLED WITH LAVISH PHOTOS ILLUSTRATIONS.

* Paperback: 208 pages
* Publisher: Chronicle Books (April 1, 2004)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 081184465X
* ISBN-13: 978-0811844659
* Product Dimensions: 14 x 10.2 x 0.6 inches


Product Description

The guns, the girls, the gadgets, all the key ingredients of Bond --James Bond -- are captured in this one-of-a-kind collection of movie posters. Gathered from the archives of Eon Productions and published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Bond movies and the release of the newest James Bond movie, James Bond Movie Posters depicts in hot type and bold color four decades of our favorite spy in action. Film-goers first encountered the trademark gun barrel logo on the poster for Dr. No, produced in 1962 to promote the first official Bond movie. Then followed the famous image of Bond with a gun across his chest on the poster for From Russia with Love, Goldfinger's startling golden girl, and the inimitable Pussy Galore. These images have become some of the most memorable visual teasers in cinematic history and are now one of the hottest items of memorabilia among both Bond aficionados and movie collectors. This collection features over 200 original posters, including posters that were never released, limited edition festival posters, and rare advance posters. They are all meticulously reproduced in this oversized, full-color paperback. "James Bond is back in action! Everything he touches turns to excitement!"

This updated edition includes:
- Poster artwork from the latest James Bond movie, Die Another Day
- Extended introduction on the evolving imagery and influence of James Bond posters

Review
On October 5, 1962, a god was born, for that day marked the release of Dr. No starring Sean Connery as super-cool British secret agent James Bond. To commemorate the film's 40th anniversary, Nourmand, co-proprietor of London's Reel Poster Gallery and a film poster consultant for Christie's, has collected the Bond series movie posters (more than 200), including lobby one-sheets, teaser posters for forthcoming releases, and some foreign versions dating from Dr. No to 1999's The World Is Not Enough. Each poster includes a caption detailing its background, a film plot synopsis, and special production notes (if any). There are also additional goodies such as festival posters, a spread of special artwork appearing in Esquire in the 1960s, and profiles of each artist. The style of these posters has changed over time, with the golden Connery and anemic Roger Moore years mostly utilizing paintings, while the short-lived Timothy Dalton era and current Pierce Brosnan ads are photo montages, although almost all feature Bond brandishing a pistol with some shapely babe in the background. Bond fans will love this book. Recommended.

Campy, sexy and legendary in their own right, the James Bond movie posters in this whopper of a compilation feature every movie from 1962's Dr. No to 1999's The World Is Not Enough. All the usual suspects are here: the logo, the girls, the tag lines and the various incarnations of 007, including David Niven and George Lazenby. The author throws in a few surprises, too, including foreign, regional, unused, festival and special posters, assorted cross-promotional pieces and other displays. There's even a poster altered by theater owners who were afraid of offending patrons, evidencing that Bond art, like Bond movies, "always pushed the boundaries." In addition to the full-color (often full-page) reproductions, Nourmand, a dealer in international film posters and consultant for Christie's, offers commentary on each movie and its artwork, and concludes with profiles of the artists who created these memorable images. A fun and fresh retrospective of a pop culture phenomenon and lucrative franchise, this book will undoubtedly thrill Bond aficionados, movie buffs and film poster collectors.

About the Author
Tony Nourmand is the co-proprietor of the Reel Poster Gallery in London, the leading international film poster gallery, and is a top authority on the subject. In addition, he is the film poster consultant for Christie s and travels throughout the world in search of rare and desirable posters.

* Title: James Bond Movie Posters
* Format: Paperback
* Publication Year: 2002
* ISBN-10: 0811836258
* ISBN-13: 9780811836258


Details
Editor: Tony Nourmand

Size
Length: 208 pages
Height: 14.3 in.
Width: 10.3 in.
Thickness: 0.8 in.
Weight: 48.8 oz.

Publisher's Note
A collection of movie posters from the archives of Eon Productions includes famous and previously unreleased items, including the 1967 Dr. No poster that featured the first gun barrel logo. Dr. No (1962) to the release of the latest James Bond film. Original.