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issue 72

capturing the enchantment

april 2024

A photographer’s journey with the cast of Dr. No
How the screenwriters efficiently defined Bond’s character
Marketing the ninth Bond adventure, The Man With The Golden Gun
Glimpses of 007’s home life in books and on film
And much more...

issue 71

kill bond now

december 2023

Rosamund Pike on playing the MI6 double agent
The two women who tried to end 007’s first big screen mission
The spy-fi career of Luciana Paluzzi
How Famke Janssen took Xenia’s advice
And much more...

issue 70

bond at 70

october 2023

Continuation authors explain the lasting appeal of 007
The history of Ian Fleming Publications
Kathleen Pettigrew, the likely inspiration for Miss Moneypenny
Johanna Harwood, the original Bond screenwriter, discusses adapting Fleming
And much more...

issue 69

names is for tombstones

july 2023

Introducing the third man to play 007 back in 1973
The production history of Live And Let Die
Voodoo and tarot collide in Bond’s magical realist outing
A conversation with the director of The Other Fellow documentary
And much more...

issue 68

the luck of the irish

april 2023

A look back at Brosnan’s audition for Bond in 1986
An alternate sequence for Casino Royale
How John Gavin landed and lost the role of a lifetime
The actor and director eyed by Cubby Broccoli to make back-to-back Bonds
And much more...

issue 67

in deep water

december 2022

Bond’s waterborne action in books and on screen
VFX supremo Chris Corbould on the Matera chase
A production history of Die Another Day, on its 20th anniversary
Author Kim Sherwood discusses her new book
And much more...

issue 66

musical notes

november 2022

Steve Mazzaro on scoring No Time To Die
Stories from scoring the Connery- and Lazenby-era films
Daniel Kleinman’s visual effects for the 007 titles
007 aficionados and filmmakers sound off about their favourite cues
And much more...

issue 65

blurring the lines of reality

july 2022

ILM’s invisible art that enhanced No Time To Die
Creating QDAR and Heracles
007’s musings on death by David Leigh
Shooting stills with photographer Nicola Dove.
And much more...

issue 64

behind the scenes with the second unit

may 2022

Alexander Witt, second-unit director, reflects on No Time To Die
Anthony Horowitz talks us through researching and writing ‘With a Mind to Kill’
cast and crew speak about No Time To Die's shock ending
stunt supervisor Oliver Schneider talks Bond
And much more...

issue 63

the release and reception of no time to die

dec 2021

report from the royal premeiere red carpet
uncovering the history of Bond's iconic gunbarrel motief
tracking No Time To Die at the box office
an early look at pre-visualization materials from No Time To Die
And much more...

issue 62

we all have our secrets

oct 2021

stunt and effects teams talk fights, chases, and explosions
from Norway to the Faroe Islands via Italy and London
designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb on Bond fashion
creating Safin’s creepy mask
And much more...

issue 61

'80s bond

sep 2021

John Glen names his seven most influential figures
the Fleming estate relaunched literary 007 in 1981
behind the scenes of the Paris car chase
the President honoured Bond in a 1983 documentary
And much more...

issue 60

diamonds at 50

sep 2021

SPECTRE Pre-vis
original publicity materials for Diamonds Are Forever
the success of Connery's return to the Bond box office
The Lotus Espirt promoting the Spy Who Loved Me
And much more...

issue 59

art in bond

apr 2021

Bond's Britain
Play GoldenEye 007 on Xbox 360
Art in Bond
James Bond Jr - a beginner's guide
And much more...

issue 58

a legend begins

december 2020

Casting Connery
A Difficult Man to Cover Up
"Bond, James Bond"
Both Hands on the Wheel
And much more...

issue 57

women of the '80s

november 2020

Casting the Leading Ladies of the 1980s
The Poolside Girls of For Your Eyes Only
Maud Adams & Kristina Wayborn Remember Octopussy
The Party Girls of A View To A Kill
And much more...

issue 56

alchemy

september 2020

How to Win at Golf – By Cheating
Honor + Sean = Double Dynamite
Sadism for the Family
A Roll in the Hay
And much more...

issue 55

all in the wrist

august 2020

How Victory Games earned a licence to publish 007 themed role-playing games
Construction supervisor Steve Bohan reflects on his 007 adventures
From 2001 to Moonraker, designer John Fenner remembers his work on Bond and with Kubrick
The origins of Bond’s particular recipe for scrambled eggs
And much more...

issue 54

never say never

may 2020

Martin Campbell reflects on his second 007 adventure
The return of the classic villain’s lairs in No Time To Die
Ana De Armas’ road to No Time To Die
Make-up artist Paul Engelen’s brushes with 007
And much more...

issue 53

the greatest adventure

november 2019

Original 1969 Publicity materials from O.H.M.S.S.
007's frozen eploits
On Goldfinger's trail through France and Switzerland
Lazenby's cameo in U.N.C.L.E.
And much more...

issue 52

that's a wrap

november 2019

The Bond 25 kick-off event in Jamaica
Charting the road to production for Bond 25
Ian Fleming and Jamaica
When Bond visited Jamaica for Live and Let Die and Dr. No
And much more...

issue 51

home away from home

july 2019

The Bond 25 kick-off event in Jamaica
Charting the road to production for Bond 25
Ian Fleming and Jamaica
When Bond visited Jamaica for Live and Let Die and Dr. No
And much more...

issue 50

dalton on bond

april 2019

The Die Another Day abandoned sequence that almost included Michele Yeoh
Visit the city that never sleeps following Fleming’s Bond
Celebrating 30 years of Licence To Kill
A snapshot of the massive media coverage in Japan for Licence to Kill
And much more...

issue 49

adventure, writ large

april 2019

Model supervisor Brian Smithies talks Tomorrow Never Dies
The stunt work of Bond 18's pre-titles
Guy Hamilton's real-life spy adventures in Norway are revealed
Richard Schenkman revisits his 1978 meeting with Derek Meddings
And much more...

issue 48

quantum cues

december 2018

An interview with the James Bond theme composer
A look back at David Arnold’s last Bond score
The many connections between Paul McCartney and 007
The politics of Latin America explored in Quantum of Solace
And much more...

issue 47

learning from the masters

october 2018

Putter Smith and Bruce Glover reminisce
Curious and rare behind the scenes photos from Diamonds Are Forever
The men behind the new Casino Royale graphic novel
Christopher McQuarrie talks Mission: Impossible
And much more...

issue 46

007 is dead

june 2018

Anthony Horowitz on handling 007 the second time
Rex Stout, his creation Nero Wolfe and the Fleming connection
Part two of our analysis of 007’s female comic strip companions
Fleming, Bond and golf
And much more...

issue 45

for your eyes only

april 2018

Impressions from the cast and crew as For Your Eyes Only hit screens
Archaeological Bond
Art director Alan Tomkins on the importance of creating a believable world
The funky cab driver, Arnold Williams, talks Live And Let Die
And much more...

issue 44

third time's a charm

march 2018

Pierce Brosnan hit his stride in 1999
Desmond Llewelyn and John Cleese discuss the beloved ‘Q’
UA exec Jeff Kleeman remembers the fast-paced Brosnan era
Robbie Coltrane enjoyed his expanded role in The World Is Not Enough
And much more...

issue 43

this is the big one, 007

december 2017

The two Japanese Bond Girls who walked away from fame
Karin Dor in conversation
You Only Live Twice inspired an unused script for Timothy Dalton
Dubbing editor Norman Wanstall reflects on his final Bond film
And much more...

issue 42

bond and beyond

october 2017

George Lazenby reflects on 007’s lifelong shadow
Diana Rigg’s time as Mrs Bond
Meet the harem of Blofeld’s girls
Josh Greenbaum talks his unorthodox Lazenby documentary
And much more...

issue 41

for his eyes only

august 2017

Celebrating Roger's final three Bond outings
John Glen remembers Roger
Moore's non-Bond films of the '70s and '80s
Photographer Mark Mawston recalls working with the star
And much more...

issue 40

nobody did it better

august 2017

Casing the Die: Roger's step up to 00-status
Moore's first four Bond films reexamined
Saint to Persuader: Moore's TV career
And much more...

issue 39

thunderball

april 2017

The scripting of Thunderball
Meet the designer behind Vesper’s iconic Love Knot
Cast and crew reflect on the biggest Bond of all
Producers interviewed on the brink of Bondmania
And much more...

issue 38

bond girls are forever

december 2016

Samantha Bond’s stint as the iconic secretary
A glimpse of Fleming’s characters in comic strip form
Lightning Q&A with some of Bond’s brushes through the decades
The feminine power of the 21st century Bond woman
And much more...

issue 37

decades in design

october 2016

Peter Lamont remembers his last thirty years with Bond
Author & illustrator Mike Grell revisits his 'Permission To Die'
A look back at the promotional tie-ins of the '70s and '80s
The history of Geoffrey Jenkins' lost Bond novel
And much more...

issue 36

chris corbould's vfx from spy to spectre

august 2016

Award-winning special effects supervisor Chris Corbould
Pre-production for OHMSS in Switzerland
The late director Guy Hamilton remembered
The NASA advisor who worked with EON to keep Moonraker grounded
And much more...

issue 35

special visual effects

may 2016

SPECTRE's visual effects
The work and life of the late Ken Adam celebrated
Steve Cole on his second Young Bond adventure
John le Carré\'s Night Manager is a slick new miniseries
And much more...

issue 34

around the world with spectre

march 2016

SPECTRE at the box office
Gregg Wilson on the bigger, bolder Bond
Ben Whishaw & Naomie Harris discuss returning to the franchise
The promotional partners and tie-in campaigns
And much more...

issue 33

daniel craig talks spectre

november 2015

Around The World With SPECTRE
Daniel Craig on his commitment to the 007 role
Broccoli & Wilson praise their team
Léa Seydoux plays coy about Madeleine's influence on Bond
And much more...

issue 32

spectre second unit

october 2015

Behind the scenes with the SPECTRE second unit
Rare photos from the Licence To Kill Key West shoot
Author Donald Westlake and his Bond 18 treatment
Celebrating 50 years of Thunderball
And much more...

issue 31

bond reloaded

august 2015

An exclusive interview with director Martin Campbell
The publicity and premiere for GoldenEye
Cinematographer Phil Meheux on setting the tone
Filming the action for Pierce Brosnan's debut
And much more...

issue 30

monorail trilogy

april 2015

The 'monorail trillogy': the Bond films of Lewis Gilbert
Sir Ken Adam reflects on designing Bond
A tribute to the late, great Jaws actor, Richard Kiel
Fleming's connection with the author/screenwriter, Roald Dahl
And much more...

issue 29

snowbound

february 2015

An early look at the production of Bond 24, now known as SPECTRE
The master villain, Blofeld, and his organisation on screen
When the Thunderball producer, Kevin McClory reflected on 007 in 1979
The complete history of Roger Moore's final outing as Bond
And much more...

issue 28

bond 24 is spectre

december 2014

Early impressions from the cast & crew of the 24th 007 adventure
The five fantastic actresses and the timeless Golden Girls they played
The architect who lent his name to Bond’s nemesis, Goldfinger
How production designer Ken Adam re-imagined Fort Knox
And much more...

issue 27

the man with the golden gun

december 2014

Britt Ekland talks of her early career and time on the set of 007’s ninth big screen adventure
Maud Adams reflects on her transition from model to actress and her first Bond girl role
Guy Hamilton recalls the inspiration for his final Bond outing
Clifton James on becoming the loudmouthed Sheriff J. W.
And much more...

issue 26

unseen bond

august 2014

A look at the marketing campaign for 'Licence Revoked'
After 50 years of filmmaking, what gems were left in the cutting-room?
The backstory & treatment for the un-made 007 film starring Timothy Dalton
The Bruce Feirstein draft of 'Tomorrow Never Dies' examined
And much more...

issue 25

action and animation

april 2014

Vic Armstrong Interview: taking 007 to new heights as stunt double & coordinator
Stunt performers for Licence To Kill discuss the spectacular climax
The secret history of the TV animated series spin-off, James Bond Jr.
The cast and creative team talk about their TV spy-spoof, Archer
And much more...

issue 24

scripting bond

february 2014

Purvis & Wade reflect on their time with Bond
Director John Glen recalls his rise through the ranks of 007 filmmakers
How Carey Lowell & Talisa Soto were cast opposite Timothy Dalton
Just some of the highlights of John Barry’s soundtracks for Bond
And much more...

issue 23

becoming bond

december 2013

Sir Roger Moore reflects on his casting and time as 007
Hilary & Steven Saltzman celebrate Harry's work
Peter Lamont recounts recceing and shooting Live And Let Die
A rare Aston Martin that may have inspired Ian Fleming
And much more...

issue 22

from russia with love

september 2013

Fleming Draws on Real Life Scenarios
The Unkillable James Bond 007
Putting The Phosphorus on the Bosphorus
Filming The Claustrophobic Train Fight
And much more...

issue 21

all time high

july 2013

Foreword by Sir Roger Moore
The evolution of the "Octopussy" screenplay
Director John Glen on scripting, casting and location scouting
Two-time co-star Maud Adams on the Bond girl legacy
And much more...

issue 20

art of bond

march 2013

Daniel Kleinman talks exclusively about the titles for "Skyfall"
Rare artwork charting the development of the "A View To A Kill" poster
The story behind the striking Croatian covers for Fleming's novels
"Skyfall" VFX supervisor shares his work on the Komodo dragon sequence
And much more...

issue 19

billion dollar bond

january 2013

Exclusive interview with screenwriters Purvis & Wade
MI6 reports from the biggest Bond premiere yet
Associate producer Gregg Wilson on his bond with the franchise
How Naomie Harris is making Miss Eve Moneypenny her own
And much more...

issue 18

bringing bond home

october 2012

007 star Daniel Craig talks about "Skyfall" and the future of Bond
An exhaustive account of the making of the 23rd Bond film
Director Sam Mendes shares some of the classic "Skyfall" Bond moments
Javier Bardem dissects his creepy character
And much more...

issue 17

reporting for duty

august 2012

Exclusive interview with stunt coordinator Gary Powell
Bérénice Marlohe joins a long list of French Bond Girls
Naomie Harris plays an MI6 field agent in "Skyfall"
Take a tour of the Barbican Bond Style exhibition
And much more...

issue 16

james bond takes to the silver screen

august 2012

Sean Connery: from milkman to spy
In his own words, Connery reveals his approach to playing 007
When the action heats up, veteran stuntman Bob Simmons stands in
The "Dr. No" crew discuss shooting on location
And much more...

issue 15

from london with love

may 2012

The "Skyfall" cast & crew discuss their work in the historic Istanbul
Photographer Keith Hamshere explores his various 007 campaigns
An exclusive extract from the 2012 Fleming Bibliography
The curious history of James Bond films on the small screen
And much more...

issue 14

living on the edge

march 2012

Timothy Dalton explains his take on the character of James Bond
Revisit the Royal opening of "The Living Daylights", held 25 years ago
The launch of the yearlong vehicle exhibition at Beaulieu
Veteran 007 helmsmen reflect on their time with Bond
And much more...

issue 13

art of bond

january 2012

A look back at the career of production designer Sir Ken Adam
Memoirs of the late cinematographer Alan Hume
How artist Kev Walker brought the Young Bond character to life
The life and style of cover designer Richard Chopping
And much more...

issue 12

skyfall

november 2011

Complete coverage of the "Skyfall" press conference in London
Tracking all the "Skyfall" pre-production rumours and milestones
A look back at the career of Kingsley Amis and his fascination with 007
A look back at the best-selling 2001 game from Electronic Arts, "Agent Under Fire"
And much more...

issue 11

bond on set

september 2011

Rare images from the set and an exhaustive account of the "From Russia With Love" production history
Jeffery Deaver explains his successful 'Carte Blanche' recipe in an exclusive interview
Behind the scenes of "Die Another Day" with stunt driver George Cottle
"Blood Stone" composer Richard Jacques talks one on one about creating the Bond sound
And much more...

issue 10

all in

may 2011

Interviews with the villains of Casino Royale: Mads Mikkelsen, Jesper Christensen and Clemens Schick
Before the cameras roll, storyboard artist Martin Asbury reveals his 'pre-vis' magic
Composer David Arnold talks about the score and Bond theme deconstruction
Bay Area Bonding - Tracking "A View To A Kill" around famous San Francisco landmarks
And much more...

issue 9

bond girl special

march 2011

Gemma Arterton on her role in Quantum of Solace
Shirley Eaton talks about her gilded days with 007
Eva Green and Caterina Murino discuss playing the odds with a new James Bond
Caroline Bliss recalls stepping into Miss Moneypenny's shoes
And much more...

issue 8

the midas touch

november 2010

The Midas Touch - behind the scenes of the best loved James Bond movie
High Kicks with Sir Roger Moore - filming the kung fu stunt scenes
The Battle for Bond - 007's unsung hero screenwriter, Jack Whittingham
What Happened to 007's DB5? On the trail of the world's most famous car
And much more...

issue 7

o.h.m.s.s.

march 2010

Making On Her Majesty's Secret Service - an historical account 40 years on
Happy As A Sand Boy - a tribute to director Peter Hunt
Production Designer Syd Cain on creating Blofeld's mountain lair
Writing The World is Not Enough - Neal Purvis and Robert Wade reveal all
And much more...

issue 6

you only live twice

september 2009

Making You Only Live Twice - an exhaustive account of the fifth EON production
Exclusive interview with Robert Davi on his role as Sanchez in Licence To Kill
Shooting in Key West - following the production of Licence To Kill in Florida
Flying With Commander Ken Wallis - Little Nellie's inventor and pilot
And much more...

issue 5

around the world with 007

april 2009

Coverage of the "Quantum of Solace" world premiere from Leicester Square
Cast and crew discuss making "Quantum of Solace"
A tribute to author John Gardner including his last in-depth interview
Interview with Oscar-winning sound editor Norman Wanstall
And much more...

issue 4

quantum of solace

october 2008

Go behind the scenes of Quantum of Solace with exclusive photographs
Extensive production guide covering six countries over 103 days
Daniel Craig and Marc Forster discuss making the 22nd adventure
Conversation with producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli
And much more...

issue 3

underneath the mango tree

august 2008

Shooting Dr No on location in Jamaica - behind the scenes with rare photographs
Never before published Ian Fleming correspondence
Casino Royale comic strip celebrates its 50th anniversary
David Arnold on writing the theme song for Casino Royale
And much more...

issue 2

his word is his bond

february 2008

Exclusive interview with Sir Roger Moore on his years before, during and after 007
Ian Fleming's reports on location in Istanbul for From Russia With Love
The Midas Touch? Sean Connery on the Goldfinger script
Martine Beswicke talks about her two Bond girl roles
And much more...

issue 1

casino royale

october 2007

Behind the scenes of Casino Royale's action sequences
On location with Gary Powell & Alexander Witt and the second unit
A tribute to John McLusky, the creator of the face of James Bond
Author Charlie Higson reflects on Young Bond's early adventures
And much more...