Some kind of hero : the remarkable story of the James Bond films
Field, Matthew, 1981-2018
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For over 50 years, Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions has navigated the ups and downs of the volatile British film industry, enduring both critical wrath and acclaim in equal measure for its now legendary James Bond series. Latterly, this family-run business has been crowned with box office gold and recognised by motion picture academies around the world. However, it has not always been plain sailing. Changing tax regimes forced 007 to relocate to France and Mexico; changing fashions and politics led to box office disappointments; and changing studio regimes and business disputes all but killed the franchise. And the rise of competing action heroes has constantly questioned Bond's place in popular culture. But against all odd the filmmakers continue to wring new life from the series. This book recounts this remarkable story, from its origins in the early '60s right through to the present day.
Main title:
Some kind of hero : the remarkable story of the James Bond films / Matthew Field & Ajay Chowdhury.
Author:
Field, Matthew, 1981-, authorChowdhury, Ajay, author
Edition:
Updated edition.
Imprint:
Stroud, Gloucestershire : The History Press, 2018.
Collation:
815 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 23 cm
Notes:
Previous edition: 2015.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780750969772 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
BRN:
257252
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Central Library | Adult non-fiction | 791.4375 FIE | Available |