From Aston Martins equipped with ejector seats and water cannons to a Lotus Esprit converted into a submarine and a Venetian gondola improbably transformed into a hovercraft, the vehicles of the James Bond film series are as iconic as the spy himself. Meet James Bond Cars, Assouline's third fully authorized title dedicated to 007 (after James Bond Destinations and James Bond Style) and the most comprehensive chronicle ever published, covering not only the legendary cars from the twenty-five films, but also all the other indispensable machines on land, at sea, and in the air—whether they're motorcycles, helicopters, speedboats, airships, snowmobiles, jetpacks, or even the bizarre one-offs developed specifically for the world of Bond (think, for example, the "Little Nellie" autogyro from 1967's You Only Live Twice). Compiled and introduced by Chris Corbould, OBE, the Oscar-winning special effects supervisor who worked on fifteen Bond films, James Bond Cars is both a full-throttle visual catalog and an insider's account of how filmmakers pulled off some of the most unforgettable stunts in cinematic history. Featuring over three hundred images, from rare behind-the-scenes photos to design sketches and production ephemera, Corbould's commentary reveals the secrets of these masterful scenes (think technical hacks, one-take stunts, near-disasters) and the cars that made them possible. James Bond Cars is a journey through all the films, starting with the Sunbeam Alpine in Dr. No (1962) and ending with the bullet-ridden Aston Martin DB5 in No Time To Die (2021). The book highlights not only 007's own cars, but also those of his allies, lovers, and adversaries over the past six decades – from Bentleys, BMWs, and Land Rovers to Sunseekers, Glastrons, and Boeing 747s. The most enduring brand in the Bond series

From Aston Martins equipped with ejector seats and water cannons to a Lotus Esprit converted into a submarine and a Venetian gondola improbably transformed into a hovercraft, the vehicles of the James Bond film series are as iconic as the spy himself. Meet James Bond Cars, Assouline's third fully authorized title dedicated to 007 (after James Bond Destinations and James Bond Style) and the most comprehensive chronicle ever published, covering not only the legendary cars from the twenty-five films, but also all the other indispensable machines on land, at sea, and in the air—whether they're motorcycles, helicopters, speedboats, airships, snowmobiles, jetpacks, or even the bizarre one-offs developed specifically for the world of Bond (think, for example, the "Little Nellie" autogyro from 1967's You Only Live Twice). Compiled and introduced by Chris Corbould, OBE, the Oscar-winning special effects supervisor who worked on fifteen Bond films, James Bond Cars is both a full-throttle visual catalog and an insider's account of how filmmakers pulled off some of the most unforgettable stunts in cinematic history. Featuring over three hundred images, from rare behind-the-scenes photos to design sketches and production ephemera, Corbould's commentary reveals the secrets of these masterful scenes (think technical hacks, one-take stunts, near-disasters) and the cars that made them possible. James Bond Cars is a journey through all the films, starting with the Sunbeam Alpine in Dr. No (1962) and ending with the bullet-ridden Aston Martin DB5 in No Time To Die (2021). The book highlights not only 007's own cars, but also those of his allies, lovers, and adversaries over the past six decades – from Bentleys, BMWs, and Land Rovers to Sunseekers, Glastrons, and Boeing 747s. The most enduring brand in the Bond series