Book James Bond Destinations by Assouline

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In 1962, James Bond made his big screen debut in Dr. No, setting a cinematic standard as globe-trotting secret agent 007. From London to Jamaica and beyond, Bond's adventures spanned the world, taking audiences to more than a hundred real locations. places to live over the last six decades.

In James Bond Destinations, explore the iconic locations that played a central role in the travels of Bond's jet set. Each chapter offers insider glimpses and unforgettable scenes, like Ursula Andress emerging from Jamaican waters, Daniel Craig's high-speed car chase in Rome, and Roger Moore's epic showdown on a Sugarloaf cable car in Rio.

In the early to mid-1960s, when international travel was rare, the Bond films captivated audiences, sparking dreams of glamorous vacations and cementing the franchise as a reliable adventure guide. Barbara Broccoli, daughter of the original Bond producer, remembers that her father was all about transporting people on magical adventures.

As travel has become more accessible, the Bond experience has evolved to stay ahead of the curve. Producers like Michael G. Wilson have discovered new, never-before-seen locations or transformed well-known locations into spectacular settings, ensuring that each Bond film continues to provide the thrill of exploration. For example, the streets of Rome in Specter required meticulous blocking, and Venice's Grand Canal was closed for the first time in centuries for Casino Royale, allowing Daniel Craig's Bond to navigate unhindered.

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