James Bond Will Return: Critical Perspectives on the 007 Film Franchise

Description: James Bond Will Return: Critical Perspectives on the 007 Film Franchise [Hardcover] Hines, Claire; McSweeney, Terence and Joy, Stuart Product Overview For over six decades, James Bond has been a fixture of global culture, universally recognizable by the films’ combination of action set pieces, sex, political intrigue, and outrageous gadgetry. But as the British Empire entered the final stages of collapse, as the Cold War wound down and the “War on Terror” began, and as the visions of masculinity and femininity the series presented began to strike many viewers as outdated, the Bond formula has adapted to the changing times. Spanning the franchise’s entire history, from Sean Connery’s iconic swagger to Daniel Craig’s rougher, more visceral interpretation of the superspy, James Bond Will Return offers both academic readers and fans a comprehensive view of the series’s transformations against the backdrop of real-world geopolitical intrigue and sweeping social changes. Leading scholars consider each of the twenty-five films in the series, showing how and why Bond has changed and what elements of the formula have stood the test of time. Each chapter examines a single film from a distinct position, giving readers a full picture of the variety and breadth of the longest- running series in cinema history. Close formal readings; production histories; tracings of the political, social, and historical influences; analyses of the series’ use of then-new filmmaking technologies; reflections on the star personas that have been built around the character―these and many more approaches combine to produce a wide-ranging view of the James Bond film franchise. Essential reading for Bond scholars and aficionados alike, James Bond Will Return brings out the many surprising complexities of an iconic character. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wallflower Press (January 9, 2024) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 344 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0231207409 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 09 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches Best Sellers Rank: #2,200,171 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #461 in Action & Adventure Movies #4,929 in Movie History & Criticism #23,626 in Performing Arts (Books) #461 in Action & Adventure Movies #4,929 in Movie History & Criticism We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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