The Music of James Bond - a new book by Jon Burlingame

[Maglorfin 219]

So this book is coming out soon. Has anybody (pre)ordered it yet? I'm very interested and I can't wait to lay my hands on this one, I'm sure I'll like it as least as much as I like Adams's book about LotR music. 007 and his music certainly deserve a book such as this, and no better time to publish it than the 50th anniversary!

[Bryant Burnette 790]

I've got it pre-ordered, along with a few of the other notable Bond books that are coming out for the 50th anniversary. This is the one I'm the most excited about!

[crocodile 9,724]

So... is this any good? I've seen it at Waterstones the other day and was curious.

Karol

[Sharkissimo 1,978]

It is good. Don't purchase it expecting any musicological analysis (not that you would), but there's plenty of great anecdotes, quotes and many interesting things that were new to me.

[crocodile 9,724]

Yeah, I was just sort of expecting of a general guide type of thing to Bond music.

Karol

[Sharkissimo 1,978]

Well it is that, but there's a lot more to it.

[crocodile 9,724]

That's good then, I shall buy it.

Karol

[Jim Ware 638]

Make sure you pick up the new edition with the 'Skyfall' chapter.

[crocodile 9,724]

That's the one I saw.

Karol