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'Bond On Set: Filming Quantum Of Solace' Due September

Greg Williams returns to document 007 production

Collector's Edition 'Bond On Set: Filming Quantum of Solace'

Luxurious cloth bound edition to be released in the UK

New Release Dates For 'Bond On Set: Filming Quantum of Solace'

Greg Williams' book now due on 6 October in UK and 20 October in US

'Bond On Set: Filming Quantum of Solace' Cover Art Revealed

New book by Greg Williams available for pre-order

'Bond On Set: Filming Quantum of Solace' Now Available

Greg Williams gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Bond #22

'Bond On Set' And 'Secret World Of 007' Released In US

Two new Bond books for fans

'Bond On Set: Filming Quantum of Solace' Collector's Edition Available

Discounted price at Waterstone's

[Orion]

Good news, i loved the previous two Bond On Set books Williams did, definitly gettin this on release.

[DamnCoffee]

Lovely thanks for this! Looking forward to it!

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[DamnCoffee]

Awww just realised that the release date has not been confirmed for the UK but... At least some kind American member will supply pictures.

[stromberg]

Awww just realised that the release date has not been confirmed for the UK but... At least some kind American member will supply pictures.

...which will (depending on the way they are supplied) get deleted because that will certainly be a massive copyright infringement. How long 'til you learn the meaning of that?

[deth]

maybe he'll post the pics on his website like he did for DAD and a bit for CR.....

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There will almost certainly be a UK release as well - it just hasn't been listed yet.

[Daddy Bond]

Sounds interesting. I'll have to check on that.

[MarcAngeDraco]

The Amazon listing indicates that it will be a paperback.

[Simon]

Are 'Making of...' books now an obsolete item?

I am wondering if all things 'making of' are expected to be covered by DVD releases.

Perhaps.

[sharpshooter]

Cool. I like the majority of these books.

[Qwerty]

Are 'Making of...' books now an obsolete item?

I am wondering if all things 'making of' are expected to be covered by DVD releases.

Perhaps.

A solid point, but I actually think this book sets itself apart from the usual making of- books due to the somewhat unusual presentation and layout. All pics and an almost complete absense of text.

I remember being a bit confused by that when I first saw the Die Another Day book in 2002, but I ultimately think it's a format that works well for both books (so far).

The DVDs can go in-depth with the interviews and documentaries, but these books excel in the photography.

Definitely looking forward to this one.

[doubler83]

I remember when the picture of Craig being tortured ran rampant around the internet in a matter of hours.

I'll be picking this up.

[Tiin007]

Great news!! I love the Casino Royale one, so I'll definitely make sure to pick this one up upon its release.

[trs007]

I seem to be in the minority about being 'excited". I have the other two "on set" books, but appear to be one of the few that would prefer a good Making Of book instead of just a photo album. True, with DVD a lot of making of material is covered there--but for that matter--so are still galleries.

[Jim]

I do rather like the one he did for Casino Royale. There's a photo in there of Eva Green, ostensibly out of character and "relaxing", playing the piano, cigarette in mouth, that is a wonderful, Bondesque pose even if it's not meant to be - and sold me what they were intending with the film absolutely, even though, for obvious tobacco product reasons, such a scene would never make it into the film. Added something for me that a "behind the scenes" text about some technical spod wouldn't.

On the other hand, the dense prose of the oddly shaped Making of The World is A Load of Old Rubbish I can live without.

[doublenoughtspy]

I agree TRS - I would rather have a "making of" book than just a set of pictures.

I think it's been relatively downhill since the LTK making of book - that was the best blend of pictures and behind the scenes info, stories, bios, etc.

[craigbegins]

Great news Can't wait.

[Turn]

I wouldn't mind having this book and a proper making of book. I would also like to see the return of the official magazines that Titan put out in the UK and Starlog issued in the U.S. I am curious as to why they stopped doing those for DAD and CR.

One thing I could never understand in most of the books and magazines was the wasted space in telling the story of the film. Either you've already seen it and don't need the refresher or you haven't seen it and why would you want it spoiled? It's useless either way.

[Donovan Mayne-Nicholls]

I seem to be in the minority about being 'excited". I have the other two "on set" books, but appear to be one of the few that would prefer a good Making Of book instead of just a photo album. True, with DVD a lot of making of material is covered there--but for that matter--so are still galleries.

The last "making of" book (TWINE) was a real disappointment with very little insight into the actual filming process. I guess that's why they switched formats. The Bond on Set books show the filming process very well without having to resort to uninspired journalistic-style prose. I own all making of books for Bond movies and once you've read them, you only come back for the pics (except, that is, for Roger Moore's fascinating LALD diary). I almost never pick up TWINE A COMPANION from the shelf.

[doublenoughtspy]

The last "making of" book (TWINE) was a real disappointment with very little insight into the actual filming process. I guess that's why they switched formats. The Bond on Set books show the filming process very well without having to resort to uninspired journalistic-style prose. I own all making of books for Bond movies and once you've read them, you only come back for the pics (except, that is, for Roger Moore's fascinating LALD diary). I almost never pick up TWINE A COMPANION from the shelf.

Speak for yourself. While I don't pick up the TWINE companion daily - the "making of " books from LTK-TWINE are good resources.

Sure the TWINE companion was a bit weak, but that doesn't mean you should throw in the towel and say "Eh, just give me photos." You honestly would rather have that then something that delves into the film making process, interviews the principals, shares their thoughts on what's important in a Bond film, gives biographical information, etc.?

Yes, an official making of will always be the sanitized version of how the film was made, but I'd rather have that then just a set of pictures.

[Qwerty]

Now on the CBn main page...

Collector's Edition 'Bond On Set: Filming Quantum of Solace'

Luxurious cloth bound edition to be released in the UK

[zencat]

Collectors Edition? You people are killing me!

You know...I might not get this.

(Ah, who am I kidding.)

[Qwerty]

Collectors Edition? You people are killing me!

You know...I might not get this.

(Ah, who am I kidding.)

And I thought 2006 was the most expensive year for Bond book collector's. 2008 surely must be setting some sort of record.

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[Marketto007]

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[Marketto007]

BTW, anyone here has a photo of Greg Williams? I think I've never seen him.

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[Quantumofsolace007]

I'm getting it all well most of it.


I bought read and enjoyed Devil may Care In august I am buying the Quantum of solace fleming complete short stories (though i already have both compediums already the cover art is beautiful and worth 15 dollars)and i will buy Bond on set.



though i'm tempted to marvel at what IFP has in store for us next year considering Faulks is only doing one novel and the 2 spin off series are done.

Higson writing Bond ruing the war years?

Bond in today's time?


who knows.

[ImTheMoneypenny]

I'll definitely be getting this one. I loved the Casino Royale 'On Set' book. It was simply gorgeous. I am a sucker for a really good photograph book!