The James Bond Archives

“No Time to Die” Edition

Paul Duncan

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Taschen
27 July 2023

Film, TV & Radio; Films, movies & cinema

"Bond, James Bond."

Since Sean Connery uttered those immortal words in 1962, the most dashing secret agent in the history of cinema has been charming and thrilling audiences worldwide. This 'impeccably British' character - created by author Ian Fleming - has starred in 25 EON-produced films, played by six different actors over five decades.

EON Productions opened their archives of photos, designs, storyboards and production materials to editor Paul Duncan, who spent two years researching over one million images and 100 filing cabinets of documentation. The result is the most complete account of the making of the series, covering every James Bond film, beginning with Dr No (1962) and ending with No Time to Die (2021), including the spoof Casino Royale (1967) and Never Say Never Again (1983).

The James Bond Archives includes a wealth of previously unpublished photography, set designs, storyboards and production memos is supplemented by an oral history recounted by over 150 cast and crew. From producers to stuntmen, directors to production designers, these personal narratives relate the true inside story from the Bond sets, offering outstanding insight into the personalities and processes behind the most successful and longest-running film franchise in cinema history. This book is a comprehensive tribute to the legend of James Bond.

This updated edition includes exclusive photography and new interviews with Daniel Craig, director Cary Fukunaga, producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, as well as many others, revealing the full story behind the making of the emotionally charged No Time to Die.

Made with unrestricted access to the Bond archives, this book recounts the history of James Bond in words and pictures. Among the 1,100 images are many previously unseen stills, on-set photos, memos, documents, storyboards, posters, designs, unused concepts and alternative designs. Includes behind-the-scenes stories from the people who were there: producers, directors, actors, screenwriters, production designers, special effects technicians, stuntmen and other crew members.

Edited by: Paul Duncan
Imprint: Taschen
Country of Publication: Germany
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 337mm,
Weight: 3.868kg
ISBN: 9783836589321
ISBN 10: 383658932X
Pages: 648
Publication Date: 27 July 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Duncan is a film historian whose TASCHEN books include The Star Wars Archives, The James Bond Archives, The Charlie Chaplin Archives, The Godfather Family Album, Taxi Driver, Film Noir, and Horror Cinema, as well as publications on film directors, film genres, and movie stars.