Superspy Science: Science, Death and Tech in the World of James Bond

The book explores the scientific world of James Bond, including his weapons, tactics, plots, and enemy technology. It answers questions such as whether Bond villains could achieve world domination, whether the weapons and technology in his arsenal were developed in real life, and whether he would escape all his close shaves intact.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The science behind James Bond's exploits – armaments, tactics, plots, and enemy tech – is explored in Kathryn Harkup's book, Superspy Science. Since Ian Fleming's novel Casino Royale was published in 1953, and the movie Dr. No was released in 1962, Bond has become the world's favorite secret agent. Science and technology have always been central to the plots that make up the world of Bond, and in Superspy Science, 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 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 favorite 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.

The science behind James Bond's exploits – armaments, tactics, plots, and enemy tech – is explored in Kathryn Harkup's book, Superspy Science. Since Ian Fleming's novel Casino Royale was published in 1953, and the movie Dr. No was released in 1962, Bond has become the world's favorite secret agent. Science and technology have always been central to the plots that make up the world of Bond, and in Superspy Science, 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 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 favorite 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.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472982254