Nobody Does it Better: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of James Bond

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For over five decades, the cinematic adventures of James Bond have thrilled moviegoers. Now, bestselling authors Mark A. Altman and Edward Gross take you behind-the-scenes of the most famous and beloved movie franchise of all-time filled with reflections from over 150 cast, crew, critics and filmmakers who reflect on the impact of this legendary movie franchise as well as share their thoughts about their favorite (and least) favorite 007 adventures and spy mania which gripped fans the world over in the wake of the success of the James Bond films.

Mark A. Altman is a film and television writer/producer who most recently was Co-Executive Producer of TNT's hit series, The Librarians. He co-authored The Fifty Year Mission with Edward Gross. Edward Gross is an author and journalist, currently Executive Editor of Empire Magazine Online and co-author of the bestselling The Fifty-Year Mission, the definitive oral history of Star Trek, from St. Martin's Press.

"Fans of Ian Fleming's 007 novels and the James Bond movie franchise could not ask for a more exhaustive or sublimely entertaining book on their favorite spy than Nobody Does It Better. "--Shelf Awareness Praise For Altman & Gross's Previous Oral Histories "The authors have done an exhaustive, masterful job of collecting interviews and editing memories, opinions and reflections of hundreds of creative artists, business executives, critics and even the occasional social scientist. What emerges is an intriguing look inside the sausage-making process that is television and film production." - The Wall Street Journal on The Fifty Year Mission Slayers & Vampires is a new primary text to pour over, with plenty of behind-the-scenes tidbits about who hated whom and how TV shows are made.-- The New York Times Book Review on Slayers & Vampires Breathtaking in scope and depth, this is a must-read for Star Trek lovers as well as anyone who wants a better understanding of how television and film production works - Booklist on The Fifty Year Mission A tantalizing Star Trek tell-all... perhaps the most comprehensive compendium of Star Trek knowledge you'll ever find - Emmy Magazine on The Fifty Year Mission "If you're just dying for juicy secrets about the famous franchise, then your search is over. We just know you're going to love this book; resistance is futile" - Bookish on The Fifty Year Mission "The Fifty-Year Mission is a 'Ken Burns's The Civil War, Ezra Edelman's O.J.: Made In America-class achievement." - Chris Smith, Dorking Out podcast on The Fifty Year Mission An absolute must for any Star Trek fan -- Kirkus Reviews on The Fifty Year Mission "Mark and Ed tell the fascinating story of that rare Hollywood product that actually means something to mankind" -- Seth MacFarlane on The Fifty Year Mission