James Bond
For many people the car is much more than a means of getting from A to B. Automobile aficianados and memorabilia collectors will pay top dollar for a car associated with a famous person or event.Over the years a large number of famous cars have hit the...
It’s true that man’s love for cars often begins in cinemas, where for as little as a movie ticket, you can catch the newest and hottest cars burning rubber and defying speed limits. Remember the Mini Cooper getaway scenes in both The Italian Job movies? And...
William Boyd, “Author of the Day” at the commencement of the London Book Fair, said this morning that his upcoming James Bond novel will be titled “Solo.” It will be published on September 26.“In my novel, events conspire to make Bond go off on a...
Here is a preview of the upcoming April wine and spirit auctions. To see the 20 beautiful lots from these sales, click on the slideshow.Sotheby’s London sale on April 17 will feature mostly French wines, including 23 lots of Henri Jayer and 14 lots of...
SHANGHAI — The sprawling James Bond exhibition “Designing 007: 50 Years of Bond Style” features more cars, girls, gadgets and tuxedos than you can wave a golden gun at. ARTINFO was there on opening night to see the show.The exhibition was created in concert...
With “Skyfall” nominations at this year’s upcoming Oscars marking the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, ARTINFO took a look back at one of the most stylish companions of the dashing MI6 officer — his automobile. While various models of the Aston...
LOS ANGELES — In honor of the recent 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, this year’s Academy Awards will have a special celebration paying tribute to the long beloved quick-witted spy movies that have entertained and intrigued audiences around the...
In celebration of James Bond’s 50th year in film, Proud Chelsea is exhibiting archival photos of the iconic character by famed photographer, Terry O’Neill. Launching today, the exhibition features photos dating back as far as 1965 and with official and candid...
Capitalizing on his appearance in Danny Boyle’s Olympic Opening Ceremony, this weekend saw the premier of a new teaser for the latest James Bond film, “Skyfall.” Just like it’s pretty vague title, the clip for the Sam Mendes-directed spy flick...
LONDON — The Barbican Center, a futuristic citadel solidly anchored in the city of London, could well have doubled as a villain's lair in a James Bond movie. And to celebrate the franchise's 50th anniversary, several of the Barbican's spaces have been...
