So begins Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale, first published in April 1953 and the start of James Bond’s literary career. Although criticised at the time for “sex, sadism and snobbery”, the books of Ian Fleming feature a more complex character than found in the films and are full of detail and vivid imagination.
This site, The James Bond Dossier, looks at the character of James Bond, 007, the secret agent with a licence to kill.
Features
- Shirley Bassey and the story behind the theme song to Moonraker
Guest writer Brendan Edwards looks at how a chance encounter with John Barry led Shirley Bassey to sing the theme for Moonraker.
Read more... - Interview with editor of the Thunderballs James Bond Picture Archive
Pete Brooker recently interviewed the editor of the newly launched Thunderballs James Bond Picture Archive for the From Tailors With Love podcast.
Read more... - Review: James Bond 007 #001 from Dynamite
Javier Trujillo reviews the first of Dynamite’s new comic book series.
Read more... - James Bond Christmas Gifts
Well it’s that time of year again and if you’re like me you have’t got a clue what to buy anyone.
Read more... - The 1965 Corgi #270 Aston Martin DB5
Guest writer Brendan Edwards delves into the history of Corgi’s best selling toy car.
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On this day...
- Birthday of Rory Kinnear [1978]
Rory Kinnear, who has played Bill Tanner since Quantum of Solace (2008) was born in London on 17th February 1978.
Read more... - Birthday of Bond girl actress Denise Richards [1971]
Denise Richards, who played Dr Christmas Jones in The World Is Not Enough (1999), was born on 17th February 1971 in Illinois.
Read more... - Birthday of Bond girl Jane Seymour [1951]
Jane Seymour, who played Solitaire in Live And Let Die, was born on 15th February 1951 in Hayes, Middlesex.
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