Bondesque Magazine #13 (English)

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CONTENTS

The Dutch Connection – Amsterdam as the setting for Diamonds Are Forever
In our regular feature, we explore the filming of Diamonds Are Forever in the Netherlands through contemporary accounts from the time.

The Silver Beast – The ordinary Bond car with gadgets
How did James Bond end up behind the wheel of the Saab 900 Turbo, better known as the Silver Beast? We delve into the brief but remarkable history of this seemingly ordinary car, which, thanks to a range of gadgets, was transformed into a true Bond car.

Inada Studio & 007 – The lost concepts of James Bond
For the promotion of Die Another Day, Inada Studio created striking artwork. The studio later designed a series of covers for a planned DVD collection that ultimately never saw the light of day. We delve into the designs and uncover the story behind this forgotten Bond release.

Saltzman and the FBI – How the government sought to gain control of Goldfinger
Harry Saltzman, Ian Fleming and screenwriter Richard Maibaum inadvertently became entangled in an FBI investigation. What had the US federal authorities uncovered, and what impact did it have on the making of Goldfinger?

Licence to Game – The first digital adventures of James Bond
Dive into the first instalment of our history of James Bond video games. From Shaken But Not Stirred in 1982 to Licence to Kill, discover how 007 came to life as a video game hero long before GoldenEye 007.