Shubilla, Thom

James Bond and the Sixties Spy Craze

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ISBN 13:: 9781493079766
author:: Shubilla, Thom
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Applause
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 22.6 x 15.2 x 2.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Arts & Photography
Condition:: New
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James Bond and the Sixties Spy Craze explores the enduring influence of Ian Fleming's iconic character on popular culture. From 1962 to 1969, a wave of spy films and television shows swept the nation, with many inspired by the first James Bond adventure, Dr. No.

This book delves into the production, casting, merchandise, and music that helped make James Bond a household name, as well as the impact on other top agents like Matt Helm, Dereck Flint, and Harry Palmer. It examines budgets, box office numbers, development, and merchandising, revealing how these elements contributed to the success of the franchise.

Through a historical perspective, this book sheds light on the cultural significance of James Bond in the 1960s spy craze, and how it continues to influence media today.

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