Superspy science : science, death and tech in the world of James Bond
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Published
London, UK ; Bloomsbury Sigma, 2022.
Format
Book
ISBN
9781472982261, 1472982266, 9781472982278, 1472982274
Physical Desc
400 pages ; 23 cm
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Headquarters Library - Adult Non-Fiction | 823.914 HAR 2022 | In |
High Springs Branch - Adult Non-Fiction | 823.914 HAR 2022 | In |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Bond, James -- (Fictitious character)
Fleming, Ian, -- 1908-1964 -- Characters.
James Bond films -- History and criticism.
Literature and science -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century.
Science -- Great Britain -- 20th century.
Science in literature.
Science in motion pictures.
Spy films -- History and criticism.
Trivia and miscellanea.
Fleming, Ian, -- 1908-1964 -- Characters.
James Bond films -- History and criticism.
Literature and science -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century.
Science -- Great Britain -- 20th century.
Science in literature.
Science in motion pictures.
Spy films -- History and criticism.
Trivia and miscellanea.
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Published
London, UK ; Bloomsbury Sigma, 2022.
Language
English
ISBN
9781472982261, 1472982266, 9781472982278, 1472982274
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 379-386) and index.
Description
"The adventures of James Bond have thrilled readers since Ian Fleming's novel Casino Royale was published in 1953, and when the movie of Dr No was released in 1962, Bond quickly became the world's favourite secret agent. Science and technology have always been central to the plots that make up the world of Bond, and in Superspy Science Kathryn 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 really 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" --,Provided by publisher.
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Investigating the science behind the escapades of James Bond and his foes --,Source other than Library of Congress.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Harkup, K. (2022). Superspy science: science, death and tech in the world of James Bond . Bloomsbury Sigma.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harkup, Kathryn. 2022. Superspy Science: Science, Death and Tech in the World of James Bond. Bloomsbury Sigma.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harkup, Kathryn. Superspy Science: Science, Death and Tech in the World of James Bond Bloomsbury Sigma, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Harkup, Kathryn. Superspy Science: Science, Death and Tech in the World of James Bond Bloomsbury Sigma, 2022.
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