Movie Companion Books
Each new Bond film seems to spawn even more companion books than the one before. While these books are of varying quality, the official "making of" publications offer a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the cast, locations, music, gadgets, story-boards, set design, marketing material and much more.
No Time to Die: The Making of the Film (Date TBC)
This lavish coffee table hardback goes behind the scenes to reveal the locations, characters, gadgets, weapons, and cars of No Time To Die, with exclusive on-set photos, concept art, costume designs, stunt breakdowns, plus many interviews. Pre-order now |
The Making of The Living Daylights (2012)
Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew, and see how veteran director John Glen put together a mammoth effort to take the series back to its thriller origins, rooted by the casting of Timothy Dalton, a noted stage actor and fan of Ian Fleming's novels. Available now |
The Making of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (2009)
Based on years of research, hundreds of interviews, and exclusive access to the archives of Ian Fleming, screenwriter Richard Maibaum, and director Peter Hunt, this book features rare script details, storyboards, production documents, interviews, memos, call sheets, and hundreds of behind-the-scenes photographs, including sequences and entire sets not seen in the film. Available now |
Anderson & Low: On the set of James Bond's Spectre (2016)
Shooting entirely at Pinewood Studios, the artists Anderson & Low photographed the sets of Spectre on a massive scale and in extraordinary detail. Rather than shatter the illusion, this book manages to enhance the artistic brilliance of the film, and represents a unique study in movie-making and constructed narratives in photography. Available now |
![]() James Bond Moonraker Special (1979)
One of the books we all had as kids, the James Bond 007 "Moonraker Special" annual was published by World & Whitman in 1979. It is packed with comic strips, photos, interviews, special reports, quizzes and factfiles. |