The Science of James Bond: From Bullets to Bowler Hats to Boat Jumps, the Real Technology Behind 007s Fabulous Films

The science behind the gadgets, exploits, and enemies of the worlds greatest spyFrom 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 heatseeking 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 Bonds most fantastic and offthewall accoutrements. The acclaimed sciencefiction authors Lois Gresh and Robert Weinberg provide a highly entertaining, informative look at the realworld achievements and brilliant imaginations behind such singular Bond gadgets as the buzzsaw Rolex, the car that turns into a submarine, and the everpopular rocketfiring cigarette. They examine hundreds of Q Divisions ingenious inventions; analyze Bonds 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 fantasywith some very surprising results.