Bibliograph

The science of James Bond, from bullets to bowler hats to boat jumps, the real technology behind 007's fabulous films, Lois H. Gresh, Robert Weinberg

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The science of James Bond, from bullets to bowler hats to boat jumps, the real technology behind 007's fabulous films, Lois H. Gresh, Robert Weinberg

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-202) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The science of James Bond

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

60373342

Responsibility statement

Lois H. Gresh, Robert Weinberg

Sub title

from bullets to bowler hats to boat jumps, the real technology behind 007's fabulous films

Table Of Contents

Uncovering the origins of Mr. Bond : spies and science -- Sending secret messages : super-spy decoder rings -- Building a Bond car : flying, underwater, and missile-launching Aston Martins -- Arming yourself (and other explosive ideas) -- Stopping nuclear war -- Using your senses : assorted body equipment -- Getting away from it all : in the air and on the sea -- Getting farther away from it all : outer-space shenanigans -- Defeating supervillains -- Nullifying the threat of superweapons -- Combating germ warfare (and other nasty matters) -- Possible or impossible? -- Some thoughts about secret bases -- Famous last lines

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