" Bond Girls: Body, Fashion and Gender is at once everything its title promises and far more. It is an elaborate yet clear and compellingly argued cultural history of identity, expressed through nearly every installment of one of the most important franchises in recent times . a provocative and rewarding reconsideration of the series' place in the popular imagination." -- The International Journal of James Bond Studies "Rich in detail, Bond Girls: Body, Fashion and Gender effectively bridges the gap between academia and popular cultures as it paves a new avenue into the field of Bond studies, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars of fashion, film, and cultural studies." -- The Journal of Dress History "Germanà's examination of the many women in the Bond films . is nothing short of revolutionary, giving power and agency to women who continually challenge a seemingly patriarchal universe. Summing Up: Highly recommended." -- CHOICE "It's hard to imagine a more thorough examination of the problematic heart of the James Bond franchise.
Monica Germanà's Bond Girls is endlessly fascinating and informative." -- Anthony Horowitz "Through the prisms of body and fashion, Monica Germanà provides a fascinating analysis of women in James Bond. With critical rigour she illustrates the complexity and strength behind the Bond Girl stereotype. Both persuasive and provocative, it makes for a compelling read." -- Neal Purvis, co-writer of seven Bond films, from 'The World is Not Enough' to 'Bond 25' "Meticulously researched, rich in sartorial detail and packed with fresh insight, Bond Girls is a real treat of a book. Monica Germanà offers a thrilling defence not only of the Bond Girls' feminist credentials, but also of the importance of fashion to literary and filmic analysis." -- Catherine Spooner, Lancaster University, UK "Monica Germanà has written a stylish book on a topic that never fails to elicit attention from fans and critics alike. A great resource - very clever and insightful.
" -- Klaus Dodds, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK and co-author of '#Geographies, Genders and Geopolitics of James Bond' (2017).