The Essential Bond - The Authorized Guide to the World of 007 (Paperback, Us ed.)

Bursting with action photos (250 in color and black and white) and meticulously researched, The Essential Bond is an in-depth guide to the Bond phenomenon, revealing top-secret details of each of the cinematic Bond missions, gadgets, vehicles, villains, exotic locations, and, of course, the delectably dangerous Bond women. A unique chapter devoted to the legacy of James Bond reviews the thrillers and spoofs inspired by 007 over the years and pays tribute to Bond's literary father, Ian Fleming. With an exhaustive who's who of every major character and actor associated with the series, a critical overview of each film, and a wealth of rare archival material and information on international Bond collectibles, The Essential Bond is vital reading for armchair secret agents everywhere.