Overview
The most comprehensively researched Bond book, packed with behind-the-scenes information based on interviews with the cast and filmmakers, fascinating facts, trivia, bloopers, classic quotes, character bios, cast and filmmaker bios, and hundreds of rare and unusual photographs of those in front of and behind the camera
The ultimate guide to the James Bond film franchise! This encyclopedia covers the entire series through No Time to Die, and is packed with behind-the-scenes information, fascinating facts, and trivia.
The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference to the world of 007. Inside you'll find detailed entries on:
- Film plots and production history
- Character biographies
- Actors and filmmakers
- Gadgets and vehicles
- Locations and sets
Perfect for longtime fans and new viewers alike, this is the definitive guide to the most enduring spy franchise in film history. For fans of action, adventure, and espionage.
Reviews
“Fun, informative, and meticulously researched, Steven Jay Rubin’s James Bond Movie Encyclopedia is a must-read for 007 fans.” —Susan King, writer, journalist, and film historian
“Steven Jay Rubin was among the first writers to delve into behind-the-scenes details of the production of James Bond films. His books helped the Bond fandom grow up.” —William Koenig, Spy Command
“One of the best James Bond reference books out there. It’s my go-to, even before Google.” —David A. Reinhardt, Ian Fleming Foundation
“Bringing enormous fun for both the casual fan and the longtime Bondphile, original 007 encyclopedist Steve Rubin is finally back with an updated and totally redesigned edition that’s packed with essential tidbits and facts you never knew you needed to know.” —Richard Schenkman, writer/director, former president of the James Bond Fan Club US, and editor of Bondage magazine
“The most engrossing everything-about-007 read yet—no Bond fan will be able to resist the detail on every page.” —Jon Burlingame, author, The Music of James Bond
“This packed resource is a must for any fan who has grown up with Ian Fleming’s titular character…the Bond viewing experience would be significantly enhanced by this well-researched source.” —Booklist
“This well-researched, comprehensive encyclopedia is the completely up-to-date edition of Rubin’s seminal work on the James Bond film series. It is chock-full.” —Publishers Weekly
“[A] rich, well-designed tome.”—Library Journal
Author Biography
Steven Jay Rubin is an internationally recognized author, film historian, producer, screenwriter, and promoter. He is the author of nine books, including The Twilight Zone Encyclopedia and Secrets of the Great Science Fiction Films. He lives in Los Angeles.