xiv, 231 pages : 22 cm

"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 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."--Jacket

Includes bibliographical references and index

Bond for beginners -- Wow! Wasn't that fantastic: physics of the stunts -- Death rays and ghosts: the physics of lasers and holograms -- How'd they do that?: "Amazing" devices -- Bond's gadgets and gizmos -- The incredible Bond cars -- The race is on: car chases -- Bond in space -- Nuclear weapons and reactors -- Water sports and guns

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