BOND. REDESIGNED BOND.
My Take on the James Bond Series of Film Posters - A Project Dedicated to John Barry
My Take on the James Bond Series of Film Posters - A Project Dedicated to John Barry
I am a GIANT James Bond fan ... have been since I was a kid. So much so that all my friends call me "Bond Girl" and I got a 007 tattoo as soon as I was old enough. I grew up wanting to have something to do with a Bond film and even went to film school, but ended up going down another path career-wise. I had been talking to friends recently about finally doing a Bond illustration project someday, when the excellent composer John Barry passed away suddenly last week. Therefore I decided to do something in his honor, since his early Bond scores have factored into many a late-night drawing marathon and have inspired me creatively over the years.
I love when people redesign classic movie posters, so I've fashioned a few Bond posters in my own design style, with nods to the collage-style of the original posters as well as the excellent (and often cheesy!) opening title sequences for most of the films. I tried to steer clear of most of the Bond clichés - the gun barrel, the logo, martinis, the Walther PPK, etc. - although I did of course throw a girl into each one. They are all three-color, with the gold color repeating in each one. Also, the same fonts are used for the block quote type. I love designing for negative space, so a large chunk of the design is left open on each one.
I love when people redesign classic movie posters, so I've fashioned a few Bond posters in my own design style, with nods to the collage-style of the original posters as well as the excellent (and often cheesy!) opening title sequences for most of the films. I tried to steer clear of most of the Bond clichés - the gun barrel, the logo, martinis, the Walther PPK, etc. - although I did of course throw a girl into each one. They are all three-color, with the gold color repeating in each one. Also, the same fonts are used for the block quote type. I love designing for negative space, so a large chunk of the design is left open on each one.
Although ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE is my favorite Bond film, I started the poster series with GOLDFINGER, since it's one of the best Barry scores. (If you don't think so, try watching the iconic laser-beam sequence with the sound off!) I've sketched out about 5 more, and will finish the rest of the films as my schedule permits. Although Barry didn't score the later films, I plan to continue on and do all 22(!!) I'll update this listing as I finish more.
Feel free to request which ones I should do next in the comments section!
Feel free to request which ones I should do next in the comments section!
(This series is a portfolio project for tribute only, and is not for sale. Illustrations © Ridge Rooms. James Bond characters and various film elements are owned and licensed by Danjaq LLC, EON Productions, MGM and United Artists.)
