The adventures of James Bond have thrilled readers since Ian Fleming's
novel Casino Royale was published in 1953, and when the movie of Dr
No was released in 1962, Bond quickly became the world's favourite
secret agent.
Science and technology have always been central to the plots that make
up the world of Bond, and in Superspy Science Kathryn Harkup
explores the full range of 007's exploits and the arms, technologies,
tactics and downfalls of his various foes. From the practicalities of
building a volcano-based lair, to whether being covered in gold paint
really will kill you, and - if your plan is to take over the world -
whether it is better to use bacteria, bombs, or poison - this book has
all the answers and more.
Could our favourite Bond villains actually achieve world domination?
Were the huge variety of weapons and technology in Bond's arsenal from
both the films and books ever actually developed in real life? And would
007 actually escape all those close shaves intact? From the plots to the
gadgets to the ludicrous ways that his life is threatened, Superspy
Science takes an in-depth look at the scientific world of James Bond.