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The most complete account of the making of the James Bond series, in an Art Edition signed by Daniel Craig and 007 producers Michael G.

No and a set design framed pigment print signed by Sir Ken Adam, the man who conceived the legendary Bond sets of the 60s and 70s.There is no paper jacket, but because of the size and heft of this tome, it would probably be difficult to keep one on undamaged. First published in 2012, the book was slightly altered and reissued as 'The Spectre Edition' in 2015, to coincide with the film of that name. This impeccably British character created by author Ian Fleming has starred in 23 EON-produced films, played by 6 different actors over five decades.

Not only are all the "official" movies up to "Skyfall" covered, but two "unofficial" ones are included. ix) A handwritten postcard from Ross to Frampton regarding the "urgent job" of typing The James Bond Dossier. xv) A single full-page carbon sheet for the opening chapter of Thrilling Cities, backed by an unrelated letter addressed to a Mr Morris. From producers to stuntmen, directors to production designers, these personal narratives relate the true, inside story from the Bond sets, offering outstanding insight into the personalities and processes behind the most successful and longest-running film franchise in cinema history. Hardcover with film strip in clamshell box with print in portfolio, 41,1 x 30 cm, 600 pages, € 750 (appr.Special bonus included with the first print run of the book only: an original strip of film from Dr. The result is the most complete account of the making of the series, covering every James Bond film ever made, beginning with Dr. BROWSE BY: FILM | ACTOR | PRODUCT | NO TIME TO DIE | GIFT GUIDE | ROAD TO A MILLION NEW When you purchase through links on this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

I haven't looked much beyond the first few pages because this is the kind of book I love to consume a small serving at a time - to savor like a fine Port. Fine 1st print 2012 very substantial, extremely heavy Taschen hardback, no jacket as issued, no outer box and this version does not come with the film strip. The book comes in a sturdy carry case type of box which it is recommended (by me) that you keep this book in to keep it in pristine condition. VG+ 1st print 2012 very substantial, extremely heavy Taschen hardback, no jacket as issued, no outer box and this version does not come with the film strip.Loaded to bursting point with photographs dating back to the early days of Ian Fleming and the development of the Bond books before Dr. With hard to find photographs (unpublished until now stills) and new information that gives to fans hours to delight a very easy reading. The complete collection comprises 19 items as follows: i-iii) Three typed letters signed from Isabel Ross to Jean Frampton.

This book in large size/format, contains 600 (SIX-HUNDRED) sites is very heavy (I would have overweight in the plane). It is just as luxurious (beautiful cover, heavy paper) as the original, and now also includes extra pages about No Time To Die. The book's cover lookes like red pebble-grained snakeskin or lizard and the inside front and back cover pages are copies of a shooting schedule from "From Russia With Love".

The Spectre Edition - revised and expanded to include text and photos dealing with release of the most recent Bond film, Spectre.