The remarkable history of the james bond films my first response was to joke on twitter that id be using it as a door stop. Since the brosnan era, there have been a plethora of books dedicated to the film franchise or respective films. Written by bond scholars matthew field and ajay chowdhury, some kind of hero is based on over. Some kind of hero the remarkable story of the james bond. Some kind of hero recounts this remarkable story, from its origins in the early 1960s right through to the present day, and draws on hundreds of unpublished interviews. The james bond literary franchise is a series of novels and short stories, first published in. Some kind of hero the remarkable story of the james bond films. Ajay chowdhury the remarkable story of the james bond films for over 50 years, albert r. Broccolis eon productions has navigated the ups and downs of the volatile british film industry, enduring both critical wrath and acclaim in equal measure for its now legendary james bond series. The remarkable story of the james bond films field, matthew, chowdhury, ajay, lazenby, george on. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Honor, interviewed for bond film history book some kind of hero, remembered.
My good friend cary raditz just offered me a 704 pages book telling the story of the 007 films. Everything you might want to know about the movies, from initial development to release. Updated to include the road to bond 25 for over 50 years, albert r. So, what makes some kind of hero one of the books you need on your bond bookshelf. Broccolis eon productions has navigated the ups and downs of. The remarkable story of the james bond films here is the first picture of the highly anticipated book some kind of hero written by matthew field and ajay chowdhury and published by the history press. The first biography of the making of the james bond series, drawing on hundreds of unpublished interviews with the cast and crew for over 50 years, albert r. However, this is not a book thats been written in a large point typeset and padded with pictures. Field is on the board of the ian fleming foundation and is a freelance film journalist and entertainment pr executive. I was 15 years old in 1963, when i got hooked on ian fleming and james bond. Not quite a james bond film title like the world is not enough or you only live twice, but still, clever, humorous and deviant on the frontline, as 007 himself come on. The authors have also drawn upon archives of rare and.
The remarkable story of the james bond films matthew. Matthew field and ajay chowdhurys book some kind of hero with a foreword by george lazenby arrived in 2015 to great critical acclaim. I will not belabor the point but some kind of hero masterfully sweeps you along from the genesis of the film series to where we are now. Now fully updated to include 2015s bond film spectre, some kind of hero recounts this remarkable story, from its origins in the early 60s right through to the present day, and draws on hundreds of unpublished interviews with the cast and crew of this iconic series. Broccolis eon productions has navigated the ups and downs of the volatile british film industry, enduring both critical wrath and acclaim in equal measure for its now.
Shop for some kind of hero the remarkable story of the james bond films new edition from whsmith. Some kind of hero has taken writers matthew field and ajay chowdhury 20 years two write. It was also one of the earliest comics to be censored on racial grounds some skin tones and dialogue were changed for the american market. The new james bond reference book has just started shipping. This book, some kind of hero is a definite must read for the true believer. The remarkable story of the james bond films tells the story chronologically, from the early fifties when ian fleming was already envisioning his hero on the big screen, to the run up to 2015s spectre.
Chowdhury is the spokesperson for the james bond international fan. Grimsby is not exactly synonymous with james bond, but it proved crucial in the making of for your eyes only thats the sort of trivia you might get if you watch all the extras on that 1981 movie, or you could just wade through matthew field, and ajay chowdhurys labour of love james bond. Some kind of hero updated to include the road to bond 25for over 50 years, albert r. Ive enjoyed contributing to some kind of hero and i hope it both informs and entertains you.
This was the first american comic book appearance of james bond and is noteworthy for being a relatively rare example of a british comic being reprinted in a fairly highprofile american comic. The remarkable story of the james bond films by matthew field and ajay chowdhury 2018, paperback, new edition at the best online prices at ebay. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Over the decades, styles and expectations have changed and this book is a worthy chronicle of how bond has continued to bring action and glamour to our screens. A truly comprehensive look at the james bond films that belongs on every bond fans bookshelf. Chowdhury, ajay and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. After the great tumbledryer of mediocrity that was spectre, i just want something that proudly boasts. Some kind of hero the remarkable story of the james bond films is a new bond book written by bond scholars matthew field and ajay chowdhury. As stated in the pages of the book, some kind of hero has been an endeavour two decades in the making. In between, you get an absolute goldmine of interviews, anecdotes, bios, and insight. They were taken aback but they took that as permission that it was a decent film and a decent character, otherwise. The book that has a massive 700 pages looks much larger and more interesting in.
How prince philip saved james bond with a bit of help. The remarkable story of the james bond films new edition by matthew field. Some kind of hero by matthew field overdrive rakuten. The authors, matthew field and ajay chowdhury, conducted dozens of interviews for the book, which they say in the introduction or pretitle. The remarkable story of the james bond films hardcover dec 5 2015. The first biography of the making of the james bond series, drawi. Matthew and ajay have done a great job in telling my part of the remarkable story of the james bond films. Weird scenes inside the goldmine from rare bird books, a barnacle book 4ee.
The story continues with how the producers decided what studio to finance the films and the creative team they assembled to make the first james bond film. Now, with daniel craig back for a fifth turn as ian flemings spy in october 2019, bond s reign shows no signs of diminishing. Bond alumni gathered at waterstones flagship bookstore in londons piccadilly for the launch of some kind of hero. The remarkable story of the james bond films book online at best prices in india on. Some kind of hero recounts this remarkable story, from its origins in the early fifties right through to the present day, and draws on over a hundred unpublished interviews with the cast and crew of this iconic series. Broccoli s eon productions has navigated the ups and downs of the volatile british film industry, enduring both critical wrath and acclaim in equal measure for its now legendary james bond series. On point from the off, the first sentence of the first chapter is a mission statement for what follows. Its a book that every bond fan must own, and with fathers day soon arriving i would urge any reader struggling. List of james bond novels and short stories wikipedia. The remarkable story of the james bond films ebook.