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Laddar... The Science of James Bond: From Bullets to Bowler Hats to Boat Jumps, the Real Technology Behind 007's Fabulous Filmsav Lois H. Gresh, Robert Weinberg
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Gå med i LibraryThing för att få reda på om du skulle tycka om den här boken. Det finns inga diskussioner på LibraryThing om den här boken. An interesting look at the science behind the gimmicks, stunts and equipment in the James Bond films. The authors evaluate the technology used in each film, seeing if it really is viable or just a fantasy. While some are far fetched and impossible, a number are quite possible and would have frightening consequences if someone really did follow through on them. ( ) The title says it all. Interesting which contraptions seem plausible but aren't, and which seem ridiculous but just might be true. The section on EMPs and on Max Zorin, Christopher Walken's character in View to a Kill, were particularly intriguing. A good read for fans of Bond who are looking for a book with a bit of substance to it. Recommended. Ever wonder if the idea of sending a spaceship into orbit that engulfs other craft and kidnaps their crews would be a feasible moneymaker? Turns out it’s not really practical, at least the way the criminal group SPECTRE tried it in the film “You Only Live Twice,” envisioned it. The idea that some of what’s seen in the Bond franchise takes some scientific liberties is hardly news. This book is interesting in that it goes into detail about exactly why certain things wouldn’t work, though. That said, this will probably be enjoyed more by fans of the superspy than by fans of sience. inga recensioner | lägg till en recension
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. Inga biblioteksbeskrivningar kunde hittas. |
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