The science behind the gadgets, exploits, and enemies of the world's
greatest spy
From the sleek Aston Martin that spits out bullets, nails, and
passengers at the push of a button to the microjet that makes hairpin
turns to avoid a heat-seeking missile, the science and technology of
James Bond films have kept millions of movie fans guessing for decades.
Are these amazing feats and gadgets truly possible?
The Science of James Bond takes you on a fascinating excursion through
the true science that underlies Bond's most fantastic and off-the-wall
accoutrements. The acclaimed science-fiction authors Lois Gresh and
Robert Weinberg provide a highly entertaining, informative look at the
real-world achievements and brilliant imaginations behind such singular
Bond gadgets as the buzz-saw Rolex, the car that turns into a submarine,
and the ever-popular rocket-firing cigarette. They examine hundreds of Q
Division's ingenious inventions; analyze Bond's astonishing battles
beneath the earth and sea, in the skies, and even in outer space; and
ask intriguing questions that lead to enlightening discussions about the
limits of science, the laws of nature, and the future of technology.
Filled with entertaining anecdotes from Bond movie shoots and
supplemented with tech ratings for all of the Bond movies, The Science
of James Bond separates scientific fact from film fantasy--with some
very surprising results.
