Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts, and Supercars : The Fantastic Physics of Film's Most Celebrated Secret Agent

Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts, and Supercars : The Fantastic Physics of Film's Most Celebrated Secret Agent

Editorial Reviews
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"In an entertaining narrative, Parker explores which aspects of Ian Fleming's Bond stories are scientifically sound and which are purely fiction or movie magic."-- Science News

"Loaded with information and neatly organized."--Barry Parker, AssociatedContent.com

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"Offers an entertaining and penetrating look at the James Bond phenomenon by exploring the technical and scientific aspect of stunts and gadgets seen in the movies. This is a unique book James Bond fans will not want to miss."--Alain Haché, author of The Physics of Hockey

Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts, and Supercars : The Fantastic Physics of Film's Most Celebrated Secret Agent

Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts, and Supercars : The Fantastic Physics of Film's Most Celebrated Secret Agent,Barry Parker,The Johns Hopkins University Press,0801882486,Applied Sciences,Film & Video - General,Film & Video - History & Criticism,General,James Bond films,Physics,Science,Science/Mathematics,Spy Films,Technological Innovations,Technology,Science / Physics

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