The Science of James Bond

From Bullets to Bowler Hats to Boat Jumps, the Real Technology Behind 007's Fabulous Films

Lois H. Gresh, Robert Weinberg

212 pages, parution le 11/08/2006

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Résumé

The science behind the gadgets, exploits, and enemies of the world's greatest spy

From the sleek Aston Martin that spits out bullets, nails, and passengers at the push of a button to the microjet that makes hairpin turns to avoid a heat-seeking missile, the science and technology of James Bond films have kept millions of movie fans guessing for decades. Are these amazing feats and gadgets truly possible?

The Science of James Bond takes you on a fascinating excursion through the true science that underlies Bond's most fantastic and off-the-wall accoutrements. The acclaimed science-fiction authors Lois Gresh and Robert Weinberg provide a highly entertaining, informative look at the real-world achievements and brilliant imaginations behind such singular Bond gadgets as the buzz-saw Rolex, the car that turns into a submarine, and the ever-popular rocket-firing cigarette. They examine hundreds of Q Division's ingenious inventions; analyze Bond's astonishing battles beneath the earth and sea, in the skies, and even in outer space; and ask intriguing questions that lead to enlightening discussions about the limits of science, the laws of nature, and the future of technology.

Filled with entertaining anecdotes from Bond movie shoots and supplemented with "tech" ratings for all of the Bond movies, The Science of James Bond separates scientific fact from film fantasy-with some very surprising results.

L'auteur - Lois H. Gresh

LOIS GRESH is the author of eight books and has been nominated for national fiction awards six times. She serves as Creative-Technical Director of a communications company and is coauthor, along with Robert Weinberg, of The Computers of Star Trek.

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L'auteur - Robert Weinberg

ROBERT WEINBERG's fiction has been nominated for Hugo, World Fantasy, and Stoker Awards. He was the 2002 winner of the Bram Stoker Award for Best Illustrated Narrative for his comic book series, Nightside. At present, Weinberg writes the comic book series Extinction Event for Wildstorm Comics. He previously served for twenty years as chairman of the Chicago Comicon, the second-largest comic convention in the United States.

Sommaire

Introduction: Bond, James Bond
Uncover The Origins of Mr. Bond: Spies And Science
Send Secret Messages: Super-Spy Decoder Rings?
Build a Bond Car: Flying, Underwater, Missle-Launching Aston Martins
Arm Yourself (And Other Explosive Ideas)
Stop Nuclear War
Use Your Senses: Assorted Body Equipment
Get Away From It All: In The Air, On The Sea
Get Farther Away From It All: Outer Space Shenanigans
Defeat Supervillains
Nullify the Threat of Super Weapons
Combat Germ Warfare (And Other Nasty Matters)
Possible or Impossible?
Some Thoughts About Secret Bases
Conclusion
Appendix 1. The Bond Books
Appendix 2. The Bond Movies
Appendix 3. The 00 Secret Agents
Appendix 4. The Bond Cars
Source Notes
Bibliography and Reading List

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Lois H. Gresh, Robert Weinberg
Parution	11/08/2006
Nb. de pages	212
Format	15,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	286g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780471661955
ISBN13	978-0-471-66195-5