The most complete account of the making of the James Bond series
“Bond, James Bond.” Since Sean Connery uttered those immortal words in 1962, the most dashing secret agent in the history of cinema has been charming and thrilling audiences worldwide. This impeccably British character created by author Ian Fleming has starred in 25 EON-produced films, played by six different actors over five decades.
EON Productions opened their archives of photos, designs, storyboards, and production materials to editor Paul Duncan, who spent two years researching over one million images and 100 filing cabinets of documentation. The result is
the most complete account of the making of the series, covering every James Bond film ever made, beginning with
Dr. No (1962) and ending with
No Time To Die (2021), including the spoof
Casino Royale (1967) and
Never Say Never Again (1983).
The wealth of
previously unpublished photography, set designs, storyboards, and production memos is supplemented by an
oral history recounted by over 150 cast and crew. 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. This book is a comprehensive tribute to the legend of James Bond.
The updated edition includes
exclusive photography and new interviews with Daniel Craig, director Cary Fukunaga, producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and many others, revealing the full story behind the making of the emotionally charged
No Time To Die.
- Made with unrestricted access to the Bond archives, this XXL tome recounts the history of James Bond in words and pictures
- Among the 1,100 images are many previously unseen stills, on-set photos, memos, documents, storyboards, posters, and designs, plus unused concepts, and alternative designs
- Behind-the-scenes stories from the people who were there: producers, directors, actors, screenwriters, production designers, special effects technicians, stuntmen, and other crew members
- Includes every Bond film from Dr. No (1962) to No Time To Die (2021)
Soon also available in two art editions
The editor
Paul Duncan is a film historian whose TASCHEN books include The James Bond Archives, The Charlie Chaplin Archives, The Godfather Family Album, Taxi Driver, Film Noir, and Horror Cinema, as well as publications on film directors, film genres, movie stars, and film posters.
The James Bond Archives. “No Time To Die” Edition
Hardcover, 16.2 x 11.8 in., 14.63 lb, 648 pages
ISBN 978-3-8365-8291-9
Edition: English
