Superspy Science

From the bestselling author of A is for Arsenic and Death by Shakepeare comes a thrilling look inside the scientific world of James Bond.

Gadgets, cars, convoluted plans for world domination – ever since James Bond first leapt into action in 1953, science and technology has been central to the adventures of the world’s favourite secret agent.

In Superspy Science, Kathryn Harkup takes us on a fascinating tour of the science of Bond, from the practicalities of building a volcano-based lair, to whether being covered in gold paint really will kill you, and – if your plan is to take over the world – whether it's better to use bacteria, bombs, or poison.

From the plots to the gadgets to the ludicrous ways that Bond’s life is threatened, this is a fun, vibrant look behind the scenes of the world of Agent 007.