Darker than the Sun (eBook)

An Atlas of James Bond Movie Locations

Matthew Field, Ajay Chowdhury (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2025
240 Seiten
Ivy Press (Verlag)
9780711293281 (ISBN)

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Explore the world of James Bond like never before with Darker Than the Sun, a visually rich travelogue charting 007's journey through six decades of espionage, glamor. and adventure.Whether you're a lifelong Bond aficionado or a curious traveller drawn to the allure of exotic destinations, this book invites you to follow in the footsteps of the world's most iconic secret agent. From the sun-drenched beaches of Jamaica to the icy peaks of the Swiss Alps, from the neon-lit streets of Bangkok to the grandeur of Venice and Istanbul, Darker Than the Sun charts the evolution of Bond's cinematic geography.Each chapter is dedicated to a single film from the series, presented in chronological order, and includes:Over 200 stunning photographs, including behind-the-scenes content, iconic film stills, never-before-seen images from crew members, and contemporary shots.Exclusive new interviews with Bond filmmakers, location scouts, and production designers, offering insider perspectives on how and why each destination was chosen.Global locator maps that trace Bond's journeys across continents, highlighting both real and fictional settings.Feature maps that zoom in on key destinations, revealing how locations were transformed for the screen.Anecdotes that uncover the logistical challenges and creative decisions behind Bond's most memorable moments.Historical and cultural context that explores how Bond's locations reflect things like changing global politics, travel trends, and filmmaking techniques.You'll discover how Pinewood Studios became a stand-in for Venice, how a Jamaican bauxite mine doubled as Dr. No's lair, and how a remote Thai island was transformed into the infamous hideout of Scaramanga. The book also explores the enduring impact of Bond on global tourism, with destinations like Piz Gloria and James Bond Island becoming iconic travel landmarks.Drawing from Ian Fleming's original novels, EON screenplays and decades of archival research, authors Matthew Field and Ajay Chowdhury bring their unparalleled Bond expertise to this definitive location compendium.Whether you're planning your own 007-inspired adventure or simply want to relive the thrill of Bond's most unforgettable missions, Darker Than the Sun is your passport to the ultimate cinematic journey.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.11.2025
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Film / TV
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Fotokunst
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Theater / Ballett
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Karten / Stadtpläne / Atlanten
• Schlagworte: 007 • 25 • across the decades • Barbara Broccoli • Best • Bond 25 • Bond books • bond comic strip • bond femme fatales • bond gadgets • bond james bond • bond theme songs • bond villains • Book • Boys • brother • CARS • Casino Royale • Classic • collectable • collectible • Collection • Comic Strip • comparisons • complete • Dad • Daniel Craig • definitive guide to • definitive guide to james bond • Diamonds Are Forever • Die Another Day • Doctor No • DR • Dr. No • Edition • enthusiasts • FACTS • fans of • Father • favorite bond • Favourite • femme fatales • Films • For Your Eyes Only • From A View To A Kill • From Russia With Love • Gadgets • Generations • George Lazenby • Gift • Girls • GoldenEye • Goldfinger • Guns • Ian Fleming • ian fleming book • Ideas • James Bond • James Bond book • james bond cars • james bond comparisons • james bond facts • james bond guns • List of • list of bond movies • Live and Let Die • Locations • MI6 • Mister • Moonraker • mother • Movies • MR • mr bond • MUM • New • No Time to Die • Octopussy • Old • over time • Pierce Brosnan • present for • Roger Moore • Sean Connery • Shaken not stirred • Sister • Skyfall • SPECTRE • the man who would be • the man who would be bond • theme songs • The Spy Who Loved Me • Through the ages • Timothy Dalton • Tomorrow Never Dies • Ultimate • Villains
• ISBN-13: 9780711293281 / 9780711293281