The Science of James Bond : From Bullets to Bowler Hats to Boat Jumps, the Real Technology Behind 007's Fabulous Films

One of the enduring features of the James Bond franchise of spy movies is the array of gadgets employed by Agent 007 and his antagonists, from laser watches to invisible cars. In this volume, the authors of The Science of Superheroes and The Science of Supervillains (also from Wiley) return to examine the scientific basis (or lack thereof) for Bond's gadgetry. Annotation 2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)