The James Bond Archives. Art Edition No. 1-500 ‘Casino Royale’-Unboxing by Editor Paul Duncan

[@brettrobinson6056]

I have the Art Edition "No Time to Die Edition" ...#926....cost me a small fortune but I don't regret it for one minute! A special collection piece to keep forever! Looking forward to your unboxing tomorrow!

[@wordsmithpd]

Hope you enjoy it Brett-I tell a few stories about my experience on the set of NTTD.

[@craigslistuser12]

Hi Paul, at 4:51 in the video you mention there is an XXL version of this book. Do you mean to say that there is a version of the book (with the No Time to Die updates) that is larger than the book that comes in the Art Edition (which measures 41.1 x 30 cm [16.2 x 11.8 in.])?

[@wordsmithpd]

There is no bigger book than the XXL (41x30cm). As per the video, the XXL Art Edition contains an XXL book, a clamshell case, and the photo. There was also an XXL book released on its own, but is now out of print. There is now a smaller Trade Edition (33x24cm) which is on sale this weekend directly from TASCHEN. Hope that clarifies things for you.

[@craigslistuser12]

@@wordsmithpd Yes, that clarifies things. Thank you Paul, appreciate the thorough explanation - and thank you for your work on creating such an incredible book!

[@dpswets]

Looks like an awesome book!

[@wordsmithpd]

Thanks!

[@ughugh351]

Thats interesting.

[@wordsmithpd]

Glad you liked it.

[@brettrobinson6056]

Great review as always, Paul. I've looked at my Art Edition once and put away carefully. I've pre-ordered the smaller Trade Edition which I'll then use as my regular read so as to keep the Art Edition immaculate. It's beautifully presented by Taschen and I want it to stay that way. A quality collection piece 👌

[@brettrobinson6056]

The XXL Edition and Art Edition has a cloth like black material on the spine of the book. The Trade Edition doesn't have this,I assume you keep costa down,it's more of a plastic material

[@wordsmithpd]

The additional cost of the more expensive editions allows more expensive materials to be used in the production of the books.

[@brettrobinson6056]

Hi Paul. did the "Spectre" Chapter of this "No Time to Die" Edition differ in any way from your previous red copy? I think you said you rewrote that chapter for the "No Time to Die" Edition,i can't remember. The Chapter on filming "No Time to Die" really gives a great insight into what went into filming Daniel's final outing as James Bond. I've read another making of book about the filming of "No Time to Die" and your chapter gives a much more in depth description of the thinking behind this film, filming schedule etc. Awesome!👏

[@wordsmithpd]

Hi Brett, Yes, the Spectre chapter in the NTTD edition includes information about an earlier draft, where Bond finds out he has a daughter. It was not included in the Spectre edition since the producers wanted to keep the idea for NTTD. Happy to hear you enjoyed the NTTD chapter. best, paul

[@josephgregorio8479]

What price is this monster size book ? Which you will need a few moving men to move,that being said I have the other bond achive book which is a bit smaller than this godzella size book,

[@wordsmithpd]

This one is sold out, but there are still copies of the other one for £1,750 here: www.taschen.com/en/limited-editions/film/60014/the-james-bond-archives-art-edition-no-501-1-000-no-time-to-die-2021/

[@aleyak74]

Hi Paul, Is there any difference text- and picture-wise between XXL anrd Regular version? Like you pointed out about the Star Wars books My regular version is on its way now, due to arrive exactly on X-mas day!

[@wordsmithpd]

The No Time to Die XXL and Trade editions are identical in text and images. Hope you enjoy it!

[@aleyak74]

@@wordsmithpd I GOT IT TODAY!!!