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Learn all about the science behind James Bond's exploits – armaments, tactics, plots and enemy tech.
Dr. Kathryn Harkup, writer, science communicator and vampirologist, will be discussing her book Superspy Science:Science, Death and Tech in the World of James Bond.
The adventures of James Bond have thrilled readers since Ian Fleming's novel Casino Royale was published in 1953, and when the movie of Dr No was released in 1962, Bond quickly became the world's favorite secret agent.
Could our favorite Bond villains actually achieve world domination? Were the huge variety of weapons and technology in Bond's arsenal from both the films and books ever actually developed in real life? And would 007 actually escape all those close shaves intact? From the plots to the gadgets to the ludicrous ways that his life is threatened, Superspy Science takes an in-depth look at the scientific world of James Bond.
Kathryn Harkup is a former chemist who has turned writer and science communicator. Her interests are in anything gothic, gory and geeky, and preferably all three. She gives regular public talks on the disgusting and dangerous side of science. Her first book was the international best-seller A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie. She has also written Making the Monster: The Science of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Death by Shakespeare, and Superspy Science: Science, Death and Tech in the World of James Bond. Her latest book is V is for Venom: Agatha Christie's Chemicals of Death.
This program is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
PARTS or this program will be recorded and a recording link will be sent to everyone who registers.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Adults |
