The Science of James Bond (Audible Audio Edition) Lois H Gresh Jay Snyder Robert Weinberg Audible Studios Books
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From Bullets to Bowler Hats to Boat Jumps, the Real Technology Behind 007's Fabulous Films
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.
The Science of James Bond (Audible Audio Edition) Lois H Gresh Jay Snyder Robert Weinberg Audible Studios Books
I had actually hoped to learn how the producers created the cool vehicles and Q gadgets for the Bond films, but instead, the book is mostly an unexciting, rather straight-forward dissertation on why the things really can't work if they were real. We already know that they're special effects-laden props. I realize that no 1964 Aston Martin DB5 can hold enough water to feed rear-firing water cannons that sweep the bad guys off their feet. I want to know how the SFX guys rigged the car to appear to do that. It was a nice attempt, and there are a few interesting observations, but certainly none of the "making of..." "behind the scenes" revelations I would've much preferred.Product details
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The Science of James Bond (Audible Audio Edition) Lois H Gresh Jay Snyder Robert Weinberg Audible Studios Books Reviews
Reading a book like this can give one the urge to watch the Bond movies yet again. Although the authors review the James Bond movies with a critical scientific eye, it is obvious that they are genuine 007 fans. Some of the technology, big and small, portrayed in the Bond movies are discussed in very accessible and engaging prose. Some scientific ideas are discussed form basic principles, but in a clear and completely painless way. Thus readers can learn a bit of science along the way. However, I did stumble upon an error. On pages 99-100, Geiger counter readings are discussed with the intention of establishing the total radiation dose received by Bond due to radioactive contamination on the surface of his body. The one essential element that is missing from this otherwise quite accurate and illuminating discussion is the time factor. A Geiger counter measures a count rate which is a measure of the number of radiation particles impinging upon it per unit time. If the Geiger indicates a reading of 72.8 (no dimensions given in the movie), it is clear that this reading must include time in its units. Thus, in keeping with the units given in the book, the reading could have been 72.8 mSv/hour. Consequently, assuming that this figure also represents the rate at which Bond's whole body is absorbing the radiation dose (which, by the way, is not usually the same as the Geiger counter reading), the total dose received by Bond would be the dose rate multiplied by the time during which he was contaminated. So, for example, if his body surface was contaminated for, say, 10 minutes, then his total dose would only be about 12 mSv. This minor point aside, this is a wonderful book that could be enjoyed by anyone - especially Bond fans.
Having been a James Bond fan for sometime now, I was intrigued when I first saw and then bought a copy of The Science Of James Bond. The Bond films are famous for their fantastic gadgets, villains and plots so the idea of someone looking at exactly how plausible they really are is an intriguing notion to say the least. The execution of that idea, as the book shows, is mostly an well written, tongue in cheek reality check for 007.
As you might expect the book is mostly about the science and technology used in the long running film series (or at least its first twenty films from 1962's Doctor No to 2002's Die Another Day). Here the book excels. Writers Lois H. Gresh and Robert Weinberg seem to have done their homework as they present the scientific, technical and even historical reality of a whole multitude of gadgets, villains and plots. The results can be utterly surprising at times such as the reality of the background of A View To A Kill's Max Zorin or exactly how plausible is the Goldeneye EMP weapon from the film of that name. Other examples include the writers also look at two of the urban legends born out of 1964's Goldfinger, how plausible Goldfinger's plot really is and taking many of the plot points of 1967's You Only Live Twice to task (including the Volcano Base itself). All the while the writers manage to stay both technical and readable, especially with their tongue in cheek prose style. The result, on this side of things anyway, is a readable reality check of the James Bond films.
The book does have issues though. While the writers have done their homework on the science and technology, their knowledge of the films themselves seems to be utterly lacking at times. There are numerous goofs such as, for example, listing Bond creator Ian Fleming with writing the film version of A View To A Kill, despite it having been written twenty years after his death, the writers literally missing whole plot points for Goldeneye or listing the novel Fleming was working on at the time of his death as On Her Majesty's Secret Service (when it was really The Man With The Golden Gun). The writers also take several importunity's to plug their previous books in The Science Of series such as into the section on the Little Nellie auto-gyro for example. There's also a whole list of other gadgets including the "bowler hats", "boat jumps" and "the ever-popular rocket firing cigarette" that the book mentions on its cover that aren't covered in any size, shape or form within the book itself. Considering how well written the rest of the book is these things all come as rather disappointing.
Overall The Science Of James Bond an enjoyable and at times even surprising accounting of the reality of quite a few of the gadgets, villains and plots seen in the first twenty James Bond films. Yet the numerous factual errors on the Bond films, the unnecessary plugs of other The Science Of books and the lack of items included on the book's own cover do show that the book has issues though. It may not be perfect or even essential reading for Bond fans but if you're looking to cover the world of 007 a reality check look no further.
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Upon reading the description on this book and then reading the reviews I should have paid more attention to the reviews. What we have here is a book by two mediocre writers who were inspired by their greedy publisher to debunk the wonderful world of escapism fantasy that is James Bond. Many items listed on the cover are not even mentioned in the book. What a big RIP-OFF! I feel sorry for the writers who had to put their names on this tome. Check out the other books that these two have written and you will see the literary scam either their publisher or they are perpetrating. I love James Bond and I have followed his movies since I was a teenager and I know my subject, the errors that they made in writing this are unforgivable.
I had actually hoped to learn how the producers created the cool vehicles and Q gadgets for the Bond films, but instead, the book is mostly an unexciting, rather straight-forward dissertation on why the things really can't work if they were real. We already know that they're special effects-laden props. I realize that no 1964 Aston Martin DB5 can hold enough water to feed rear-firing water cannons that sweep the bad guys off their feet. I want to know how the SFX guys rigged the car to appear to do that. It was a nice attempt, and there are a few interesting observations, but certainly none of the "making of..." "behind the scenes" revelations I would've much preferred.
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