Buch, Englisch, 248 Seiten, Format (B × H): 143 mm x 223 mm, Gewicht: 413 g
The Fantastic Physics of Film's Most Celebrated Secret Agent
Buch, Englisch, 248 Seiten, Format (B × H): 143 mm x 223 mm, Gewicht: 413 g
ISBN: 978-0-8018-8248-7
Verlag: Johns Hopkins University Press
The physics behind Bond, James Bond.
James Bond would have died a thousand deaths if not for Q, the genius behind the pen grenades and weaponized sports cars that have helped Britain's most famous secret agent cheat death in twenty films. Here Barry Parker demonstrates how science and technology have been as important to 007 as good looks, shaken martinis, and beautiful women.
Using entertaining sketches and nontechnical language, Parker explains the basic physics behind the gadgets, cars, and stunts in a number of Bond films, from the jet packs in Thunderball to the dynamics of daredevil bungee jumping in GoldenEye.
If you've ever wondered whether the laser could have actually cut Bond in half (Goldfinger), if a wristwatch could really unzip a woman's dress (Live and Let Die), or whether your car could do the 360-degree barrel roll from The Man with the Golden Gun, this book is for you.
Top 5 Bond Stunts of All Time
Q and His "Amazing" Devices
The Bond Cars in All Their Glory
Moonraker and Bond in Space
The Walther PPK and the Ballistics of Bond
The Neptune and Battles Aquatic
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
Acknowldgments
Introduction
1. Bond for Beginners
2. Wow, What a Stunt!
3. Death Rays and Ghosts
4. How'd They Do That?: Amazing Devices
5. Bond's Gadgets and Gizmos
6. The Incredible Bond Cars
7. The Race Is On: Car Chases
8. Bond in Space
9. Nuclear Weapons and Reactors
10. Water Sports and Guns
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
