James Bond: The Secret World of 007

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The personality and career of the world's most charismatic superspy has held millions of fans spellbound for decades. Now, thanks to M, head of M16, the Bond Mission files have been thrown open to reveal a wealth of dazzling "top secret" information, including details of all the major characters and events from 007's thrill-packed assignments fully revised and updated to include Die Another Day and Casino Royale. Don't miss the spectacular illustrations of the lairs, plans and superweapons belonging to all the major Bond villains, as well as never-before-seen drawings and photographs of Q Branch's ingenious gadgets and vehicles. Fans will love blow-by-blow accounts of Bond's most death-defying chases and battles!

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It wins hands down over the competition........2007-02-06

James Bond fans, take note: this is a revised edition of a best-seller on the superspy created in colalboration with EON Productions, producer of his films, and has been updated to add his most recent movies. Newcomers as well as avid fans receive an oversized presentation which covers all his exciting missions, pairing plot with color photos throughout and offering new narrative scenes from his newest adventures. An updated James Bond filmography adds to the information. If you're a general-interest public library and have room for only one James bond moviebook, it should be James Bond: The Secret World of 007: it wins hands down over the competition.

Diane C. Donovan
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Just a book on James Bond, not behind the scenes.......2006-12-23

DK Publishing is a great source for studying up on new topics and collectors items, so it treats James Bond just like that. Its almost like, "Here is James Bond dressed in a tux. Notice how he carries a Walther PPK. He drinks vodka martinis." This is great if you want to know about the character of Bond, but I find that only scratching the surface. If you want to know anything about the making of the films from writing the script and casting to how they did the stunts and special effects, this book is not the book for you.

Great Christmas Gift via James Bond 007.......2006-11-25

The Minute I saw this book I thought that this would make a great Christmas gift for some James Bond fan out there. You really have to see the insides of this book to see what I am talking about. Every page is filled with color photographs, drawings and diagrams from all 21 James Bond film. It is a beautiful looking book from cover to cover. I thought they covered enough on CASINO ROYALE without giving too much away. In fact they do a very good job with CASINO ROYALE. Some kid or a really big kid is going to love this book.

GORGEOUS EXPANDED EDITION.......2006-11-06

DK books has made the great even better with their revised edition of "James Bond: The Secret World of 007". Previously released in 2000, this latest edition expands to include the two most recent Bond Thrillers "Die Another Day" and the upcoming "Casino Royale". As with all of DK's books, it is highlighted by fantastic photography from beginning to end and presented in an over-sized hardcover format with dust jacket, perfectly suited for the coffee table.

The book start out with the perfunctory introduction to the character and his rich history including that distinctive "Bond look" , a section on "Q" the master gadget maker, as well as a look at the various bond women such as May Day, Elektra King, and Domino.

Next the book gets into each of the Bond missions, i.e, the films, beginning with Dr. No. You'll go inside the plot of each film and the lair of each villain to meet the evil masterminds as well as their various henchman and attractive women. You'll relive the most harrowing moments of each film and see the tools that Bond applied to save the day. These sections feature numerous photos from each film as well as artistic renderings of things such as Dr. No's Crab Key lair which takes the reader through a step-by-step replay of Bond's ingenious escape.

The Goldfinger section gets you up close and personal inside Bond's ride, the Aston Martin DB5 with it's pop-out machine guns, smoke emitting exhaust pipes, and ejector seat. Diamonds are Forever introduces us to the deadly assassins Wint & Kidd as well as a pair of gorgeous ladies Plenty O'Toole and Tiffany Case as the arch-villain Blofeld returns. The Spy Who Loved Me introduces us to one of the most popular Bond villains the giant, steel-toothed Jaws who gets a sizeable section in the book.

While Bond enthusiasts will know all the details already, casual fans will really eat up this book and it's a simply gorgeous collectible. There are a couple of problems, though. One, is that you barely see Sean Connery, Roger Moore, or even Timothy Dalton anywhere in the book. The only Bond you really see is Pierce Brosnan up until the back section that lists each films credits. The other slight is that there isn't much coverage on Casino Royale but DK has that solved with their new book "Bond on Set" devoted to the latest Bond Film. Two minor things and not enough for me not to highly recommend this book.

Reviewed by Tim Janson

Unessential Edition for the Twenty first Century.......2006-10-25

This edition of "James Bond: The Secret World of 007" is rather superfluous. The produces of CASINO ROYALE have indicated that this film is going to be a new beginning for James Bond. If so, the 20 James Bond films in the series that preceded CASINO ROYALE really have no continuity in relation to this film. Therefore an edition dedicated solely to this film would have been more appropriate. Just end it with the sections in addendum to DIE ANOTHER DAY. The James Bond based in the Twentieth Century had a good run.

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A VERY GOOD book for ANY age.
CRAP
The book is fine, some of the reviewers aren't:
Excellent!!!!!
James Bond: The Secret World Of 007

James Bond: The Secret World of 007
Alastair Dougall
Manufacturer: DK CHILDREN
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ASIN: 0789466910

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From its foreword, written by M16's very own chief, M, James Bond: the Secret World of 007 takes readers on a thrill-packed journey through the life and career of the world's most famous secret agent. Every major mission Bond has ever undertaken in the interests of world security, from Dr. No to The World Is Not Enough, is investigated and explained. Spectacular illustrations and photographs reveal, for the first time, the hidden workings of Bond's incredible vehicles and gadgets, the labyrinthine lairs, and masterplans of villains such as Ernst Stavro Blofeld, Elliot Carver, and Auric Goldfinger, and some of 007's most spectacular chases and battles. The book also explores Bond's lovelife, and his relationships with other key members of M16, such as M, Q, and Miss Moneypenny. In addition, a reference section gives details of the world famous movies based upon his amazing assignments. Officially endorsed by Eon Productions, creators of the Bond movies, this in-depth approach to Bond's career will bring 007 to life for fans of all ages.

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A VERY GOOD book for ANY age........2006-09-17

I've been a Bond fan since my Dad used to take me to the public library so I could take out the hardback versions of Fleming's master spy.

I honestly like this book, although it IS for a younger audience. The cutaway views of the "Bondmobiles" and "Little Nellie" are well rendered and make for a detailed insight behind the sheetmetal.

I would have liked to have seen a newer edition, featuring Brosnan's last film as 007...DIE ANOTHER DAY. I think the VANQUISH and the Jaguar would have only added to the fun aspect of this book.

It's definitely NOT a wordy book, but does offer the missions (films) in a nice concise chronological order, complete with places in these movies of note such as Dr. No's island base, Blofeld's oil rig, Stromberg's "Atlantis", etc.

All in all, a nice addition for ANY Bondian library...or even a good starter book for the "next generation" of 007 fans!

((that's SHAKEN...not stirred))

CRAP.......2006-08-23

This book was a load of crap. It was nothing but a bunch of boring common knowledge. They name a subject then give you 1/4 of the info on it. And there was only a couple pics of the bond actors except for Pierce who there was a lot of pics of. I think the author is gay for Pierce. The book was written like someone watched the movies once and wrote down a few facts here and there. I love the bond films but I wouldn't pay a dollar for this book.

The book is fine, some of the reviewers aren't:.......2006-08-20

This book is done in typical DK style, a fabulous pictorial representation of the people and items associated with the James Bond series of films. If you want to know more about some of what you see on the screen, this is a good choice.

But I have a bone to pick with a couple of the reviewers on this page. First of all, Ray Walker (2/14/03) doesn't seem to realize that "Never Say Never Again" was NOT one of the "official" Bond films; the reason it resembles "Thunderball" is that that was the only Bond script in the public domain, and thus the only one available to another producer. Although not a bad film (thanks in part to Sean Connery), most Bond purists do not include it when discussing the Bond series, and neither the author nor publisher should be blamed for excluding it from this book.

And the reviewer on 5/7/03 needs to realize that this book is not intended to be an in-depth study along the lines of "The Essential Bond", which is another excellent book. The reviewer should have taken into account that this is essentially a picture book, and should be purchased in addition to, and not in place of, the type of book he claims to prefer.

Excellent!!!!!.......2006-08-14

This turned out to be a truly wonderful book!!!! Very detailed, very accurate(besides for a few mistakes in fight sequences). Great thing to read to become even more acquainted with James Bond.

James Bond: The Secret World Of 007 .......2005-06-23

This book was really amazing. It has almost every little detail of every Bond movie from Dr. No to The World Is Not Enough. Book also contains some spectacular large photos from the movies. For each section of the movies, it describes basically what it was about, and it gives some of the information about charcters, villains, settings, and the "gadgets" used in the movie. It also contains hand-drawn pictues of scenes and places from the movie. Labels are also on the pictures (pointing out what is what). Really amazing, and you might learn a thing or two as well which is nice. At the end of the book after it has discussed all of Bond's missions, it has info on the movies themselves like the cast and crew. Then there is the index. This is a MUST BUY for any true James Bond fanatic. It is a fun book to look at, and to this day, I look through it as well and it sparks many memories. If you are not too familar with Mr. Bond, then do not bother with this item. A tremendous book, definitly worth your hard earned money.

The Battle for Bond: The Genesis of Cinema's Greatest Hero

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The Battle for Bond: The Genesis of Cinema's Greatest Hero
Robert Sellers
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ASIN: 0953192636

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Cinema history might have been very different had the first James Bond film not been Dr. No in 1962 starring Sean Connery, but Thunderball directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1959 and starring Richard Burton as agent 007. It sounds preposterous and unbelievable, but it almost happened. The Battle for Bond unravels the untold story behind the most controversial part of the James Bond legend using previously unpublished material including letters and private documents. It is a tale of bitter recriminations, betrayal, multi-million dollar lawsuits and even death. It starts way back in 1959 when colorful Irish film producer Kevin McClory collaborated with Ian Fleming and Hollywood screenwriter Jack Whittingham on a screenplay for what was intended to be the first ever James Bond film, entitled Thunderball. When the project collapsed, Fleming instead used its plot as the basis for his next Bond novel, but without permission. An incensed McClory and Whittingham sued. The resulting trial was one of the most high profile and complex of the 1960s. Essentially the creator of the 20th century's greatest fictional character was in the dock, accused of plagiarism. Already gravely ill, many of Fleming's friends feared the pressure of the trial would have a detrimental effect on his health. Tragically they were proved right when only a few months later Fleming died of a massive heart attack aged only 56. As for Kevin McClory, he became a millionaire over night, winning the film rights to Thunderball. He was now in the enviable position of being able to make his own 007 movie. But the already established Sean Connery series was a hard act to compete with and McClory instead decided to join forces with Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman in a one-off deal to co-produce Thunderball. Released in time for Christmas 1965, Thunderball was the Star Wars of its day, becoming one of the most successful films in movie history. In preparing the book the author was granted exclusive access to a wealth of previously unpublished material including hundreds of letters from the principal characters in the Thunderball story, including Fleming himself, business and private documents and never before seen papers from the 1963 court case. And also the five different screenplays that were written for Thunderball - two from Fleming and three from Jack Whittingham. The author also interviewed many of the actors and production people who worked on Thunderball and Never Say Never Again. Their memories and colourful anecdotes bring to life two of the most successful and universally popular Bond movies of all time.

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Best Self-Improvement Program is now Even Better
Not everyone can be a Double 0, but YOU can change that !
I Never "Say Never" heard a self-help book like this
Live it up!
Plan adventures, dress well, be 007

How To Live The James Bond Lifestyle
Paul Kyriazi
Manufacturer: Ronin Audio Books
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: 0971618380

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Actor David Hedison (Felix Leiter in "Live and Let Die" and "License to Kill") gives a 12 minute introduction to this "Ultimate Self Help" program. Hedison gives a stirring remembrance of how he ran away from his first audition but then returned to triumph. He then gives advice on how to survive as a freelance and live with passion. Hedison met the author Paul Kyriazi at "SPYFEST" on the Queen Mary in 2001. Feature film writer/director Paul Kyriazi will teach you how to upgrade your life to the level of 007 - no matter your age or financial level in this serious success course. The 8 hour audio-book "Bond Lifestyle" on CD is taken from "The Complete James Bond Lifestyle Seminar" with 50 extra pages. It is read by the author and with other actors performing dramatizations with sound effects. This Audio-Seminar won't make you 007, it will make you YOU, the real you, the individuality that is you. A you that will enjoy the style, confidence and the resort experiences of James Bond. It's the best gift for anyone who is having difficulty reaching their dream. Chapters include: Re-invent Yourself, Your Appearance, Your Bond Car, Bond Girls, Bond and His Cash, Exotic Hotels, Casino Gambling, Your Mission, Upgrading Your Image, The Greatest Adventure, and The Ultimate Secret of Women. Author Kyriazi says, "I started this "Bond Study" since I was in high school and saw the first James Bond movie, "Dr. No." After college, when I was trying to survive as a freelance film director, I took it to a new level when studying in person with three famous self-help gurus. I don t spend time with motivation, as I can't motivate you, so the time is used with techniques (both easy and difficult) that will move you quickly toward your goals and dreams. The average age of my seminar attendees has been around 30, as that's the age where men say, "No more of this. I need a change." This book contains NO information on weapons, self defense, cigarettes, alcohol or sexual matters. Subjects include: * Setting up you "Base of Operations" and "Mission Control Center". * The two most powerful "Gadgets" for success. * Programming your mind to attain your goals. * How to make your Bond Fantasies come true. * The "Ultimate Secret of Women" to ensure the best relationships. * Tipping the cool way like Bond does. *How to get past the blocks and fears standing in your way. *Lifestyle and success quotes from many famous celebrities. *Upgrading your self-image and image to others. *How to reinvent yourself. *The Bond Lifestyle clothes for all occasions. *The 21 Rules of the James Bond Lifestyle. *A hypnosis/mediation session that will remove Negative emotional blocks from your mind that are holding you back. *Checking into first class hotels the cool way. *Increasing your cash flow to live a more exciting life. *Make your Bond car ready to go. *How to have quick at hand knowledge like Bond.

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Best Self-Improvement Program is now Even Better.......2007-08-22

I'd been fortunate enough to find the book and original cassette version of this program on amazon years ago. I listened to the tape so many times while driving that I wore it out. This 8 CD set has a lot more information than the original. You can tell Mr. Kyriazi has continued to learn and practice his techniques.

From the introduction by David Hedison (Felix Leiter in two of the James Bond movies) through the "Clearing the Subconscious Mind" session on the last CD, this set places a powerful set of tools in your hands. Tools you can use to improve your lifestyle.

Since I first listened to Mr. Kyriazi's program, I've upgraded my life signifcantly. I found my "Bond girl," got my first novel published, and drive a new Mustang GT. I don't know if any of these things would have happened if I hadn't discovered (and implemented) these well-thought out and explained techniques. Thanks, Paul!

I can't recommend this strongly enough to anyone who is interested in improving his lifestyle.

Not everyone can be a Double 0, but YOU can change that !.......2007-08-12

so i was already in the mode of a Double 0....buying this CD was all i needed to simply push myself forward into being a Double 0 ( no kills please )...in a way the CD purchase was like M promoting me into double 0 status..listening to it was like i am shifting gears upwards...

Every since i bought the CD set and listened to it, i have already noticed changes in myself. I hit the gym more than usual having lost 10 pounds so far, i have a new 007 watch, no not Omega but a Graham by British masters ( i think each agent should choose their own kind of watch ), i have a gold coin just for that good feeling....etc.

This review might seem juvenile to some readers but you must understand that success is not meant for everyone. You must be a person wanting to want it. badly enough i might add. This CD allowed me to see that and push myself forward into what i knew i always wanted.

I think we all need a little imagination in our lives, makes our days a little more adventurous...

Next year i will vacation at Paradise Island at the Ocean Club ( i already hv their number )...go do some diving, i am tryig to work harder and smarter at work to increase my salary base so i can "maybe" afford an aston martin...its a far fetch goal but not impossible, if anything its so worth the try .. plus other things.

So i hope you will too do something that will improve your life. Remember a lot of people will say you are silly or think you are silly but what YOU think of yourself is more important. i used to always listen to my friends and familly i might add....got me nowhere...so i woke up one day and said i am going to listen to ME....in a year i become the owner of some real estate ( on two continents ), swam with stingrays, started organizing my life together, turned everything into missions, got what i needed from Q branch and already found myself improving etc...

so please dont give up on yourself. You are the best thing that ever happened. And if you have the money to spare, then buy this CD set...its a great motivational tool and maybe the kickstart you need to get up from that couch and do something.

Welcome to double 0. See you in the field. Next year you will find me at the Ocean Club playing cards or drinking a martini, or on the beach..trust me you wont miss that double 0 look...if you do see me, say hello....i would love to meet another double 0.

best...F

I Never "Say Never" heard a self-help book like this .......2007-07-12

I had the book, so I knew about the seriousness of the subject, by a guy that's obviously applied what he is preaching. However, this eight hour marathon of one good idea after another, really took me by surprise. The author's authoritative voice, with support of other actors, made going from one disc to the other a real trip, that seemed to cover every possible way to get ahead imaginable. From now on, I probably won't be satisfied with other self-help audio-books, if they only have one speaker, no effects, or music. This audio-book got me spoiled.

I was already using the ideas from the book, but seems like there's double the info, in the 8 CDs. Anyway, double the energy for sure. I like the way each disc is marked for each topic, and unlike the author figured, I didn't skip to the disc on Bond girls first. I listened from the beginning. I'm not a gambler, but his 'always win in the casino' made sense to me, anyway, fun to hear it. And I'll certainly use valet parking if I go to Vegas, after hearing the funny example of parking yourself with your Bond girl.

David Hedison's introduction surrounded by Bond music really kicks it off. I'm thinking he could do his own motivational book, especially for wannabe actors. But for wannabe Bond's, I guess, this would be the course needed. I give it two thumbs up.

Live it up!.......2007-06-30

The author provides specific, actionable tips for planning and executing your "missions". Good, down-to-earth advice.

Plan adventures, dress well, be 007.......2003-03-09

I already consider myself successful having achieved many of my personal goals. And although I've been studying and achieving success for years, I had gotten stale and complacent. In other words I began to go into a dirty t-shirt wearing, couch potato mode. Then I bought this tape and, as absurd as it sounds, galvanized my entire life back into action and positive progress.

The important aspect of the tape (and book) is the re-programing of your mind and asserting control over your negative emotions. This sounds wishy-washy, but it's the real gem. Once you begin to ask yourself "what would James Bond do in this situation" it all falls into place. You will not believe the results and turn your life will take.

You begin to immerse yourself in a lifestyle that promotes action and excitement. You plan adventures, you dress well, you act (and then become) confident. You exude prosperity. Much of the by-product of all of this is attracting women.

This tape scratches the surface but it is one of the best. I then recommend you get the book. I have listened to and read a lot of personal improvement products over the years. This one has lots of realistic techniques: not just theoretical advice. Highly recommended.

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Ian Fleming Foundation Goldeneye Spring 1994, Issue 3 Complete & Unabridged A James Bond Magazine 007, The World Is Not Enough, Notes on Bond & Television, James Bond Fan Club, Richard Maibaums First Bond Script, Secrets Thunderball Movie, etc
John Cork Editor, articles by Nancy Schultz, Michael Vanblaricum etc Illustrated in B/W
Manufacturer: Ian Fleming Foundation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JCXQLE

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Ian Fleming Foundation Goldeneye Spring 1994, Issue 3 Complete & Unabridged A James Bond Magazine 007, The World Is Not Enough, Notes on Bond & Television, James Bond Fan Club, Richard Maibaums First Bond Script, Secrets Thunderball Movie, etc
John Cork Editor, articles by Nancy Schultz, Michael Vanblaricum etc Illustrated in B/W
Manufacturer: Ian Fleming Foundation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JCVZSA

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Piece of My Heart Tugs at Heartstrings.......2007-05-20

this book seems to be haven written at the time the author was traveling with the artist rather than after the fact. Most interesting piece were the recorded conversations Janis had with others. A good read.

Soulful Mama.......2000-07-30

This book gives a glimpse into the fascinating life of Pearl herself. You can see the troubles that led her to drink, and led her to sing with her soul. I loved this book and would say to any Joplin fan, it's totally worth the read.

Piece of My Heart: A Portrait of Janis Joplin

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Piece of My Heart: A Portrait of Janis Joplin
David Dalton
Manufacturer: Da Capo
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OSVBUG

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As the most popular and enduring television genre worldwide, soap opera is an essential element in any Media Studies course. This teaching guide looks at four key areas in TV soap opera: forms and conventions, representations, institutions, and audiences. It provides an accessible and concise overview of theoretical approaches to TV soap opera and offers four comprehensive case studies--on EastEnders, Coronation Street, Neighbours, and Hollyoaks--to support and illustrate these approaches. Topics covered include the history of the soap opera genre, narrative conventions, ideas of realism, current TV production contexts, approaches to soap opera audiences, links with other media, and issues of ideology. Written by teachers, the guide combines challenging theory with accessible and up-to-date practical teaching ideas.

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Super series for film and media teachers (16-19 year olds).......2005-09-27

I am biased, as I'm the Series Editor, but every title in the series has lots of factual and conceptual background information for each topic, two sample six-week teaching schemes and teaching tips (and downloadable photocopiable worksheets and web notes from [...]) as well as 3-5 detailed case studies, full glossary and suggestions for further research.

Every writer is an experienced teacher and/or examiner and most titles (with the exception of ones with 'British' in the title) have a fairly international perspective.

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