"For Your Eyes Only: Behind The Scenes of the James Bond Films"

by David Giammaarco, E. Howard Hunt (Foreword)

For Your Eyes Only: Behind the Scenes of the James Bond Films is a rare tour of the world's most successful film series of all time, beginning with Ian Fleming's clandestine life and career. Explore the world of James Bond through unprecedented access to the closed 007 sets and exclusive interviews with Bond's leading players, from Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, George Lazenby, and Sean Connery, to key directors, writers, production designers, stunt and special effects wizards, to old series favorites like "Q" and Miss Moneypenny. And, oh yes, the bevy of "Bond Girl" beauties. All the key participants also take you through a film-by-film breakdown with their anecdotes and behind-the-scenes secrets of each James Bond film. Retracing the cultural, cinematic, and political impact of the Bond series, the book also includes such luminaries as Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, CIA operative E. Howard Hunt, Harrison Ford, and Kevin Costner. From his literary beginnings, to international film sensation, to mid-'80s faltering, to the spectacular resurgence with the Brosnan Bond, to the 40th anniversary film Die Another Day, James Bond is now more popular than ever before. Tomorrow Never Dies - and neither does Bond ... James Bond.


"FOR YOUR EYES ONLY: BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE JAMES BOND FILMS" REVIEWS:

Sir Roger Moore: "Fascinating stories, details, anecdotes...David Giammarco's book is a great addition to the legacy that is 007!"

Pierce Brosnan: "David Giammarco has written a book about James Bond that will be enjoyed for many years to come. For any lover of the movies, and in particular Bond, this is a must-have book on your shelf!"

Maud Adams: "David Giammarco's new book, 'For Your Eyes Only: Behind The Scenes of the James Bond Films', is a thorough and entertaining fount of fascinating facts from the annals of James Bond. With so much having been written about 007, this book contains an impressive amount of new information in an accessible format. It belongs on the shelf of everyone with an interest in the Bond films."

Tom Mankiewicz: "A must-read for any Bond fan. The first-hand anecdotes are wonderfully entertaining. I actually learned things about the films I worked on!"

Sir George Martin: "A thoroughly entertaining and fascinating read!"

George Lazenby: "It's astounding how well David Giammarco captured that part of my life which I had left behind and has now resurfaced as new. I congratulate him on his abilities and wisdom to be able to do that!" Tom Mankiewicz: "A must-read for any Bond fan. The first-hand anecdotes are wonderfully entertaining...I actually learned things about the films I worked on!"

Sir Ken Adam: "I have known David Giammarco for several years and respect him not only as a journalist but also as a dedicated and consistent authority on the Bond films. This book is the result of years of painstaking research and together with the large variety of personal interviews makes for very entertaining and interesting reading."

Jane Seymour: "Having been a part of the Bond phenomenon, it's wonderful to see a book that embraces the complete Bond experience."

HRH Charles, Prince of Wales: "An absolute delight...your book jogged so many pleasant memories!"

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200 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2002

Reviews

[Terry Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid overview of the Bond series starting with Dr. No to the last entry of the Brosnan quartet, Die Another Day. In fact, the author's strongest reporting is in regards to the Brosnan years with friendly access to cast and crew - but he also interviews plenty of previous Bond talents from special effects men to screenplay writers to actors and actresses, including the ever gentlemanly Roger Moore and the underrated Timothy Dalton. Just when you think there can't be any new information on the James Bond films, a book like this comes along to enlighten you otherwise. Compulsive reading for 007 fans.

[James Reyome · Rating 4 out of 5]

A hearty compendium of facts, interviews, and even call sheets of the Eon Productions Bond films up to "Die Another Day", this gives voice to each of the primary actors--yes, even George Lazenby, who I always feel had gotten the short shrift in the series, along with many of the supporting casts, villains, heroes, and otherwise. But that's hardly all: the producers, directors, stunt coordinators...they're all covered. Want to know how the Ice Castle was destroyed? Now the story can be told! Pierce Brosnan gets the most in depth coverage because he was the current Bond, at the time anyway, and I would really like to have a beer with the guy...I'm not much for vodka martinis, shaken, stirred, or otherwise. There's also a lovely interview with Desmond Llewelyn, and a followup with John Cleese, the Q-In-Training. Loaded with pictures, this should absolutely be in any Bondphile's library.