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
- 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.
Read more... - Goldfinger: Food and drink from the novel
At the beginning of Goldfinger, James Bond is returning to London after a mission in Mexico. The opening chapter is titled ‘Reflections in a Double Bourbon’ and we find 007 drowning his sorrows.
Read more... - Cary Joji Fukunaga
A first look at the work of Bond 25 director Cary Joji Fukunaga.
Read more... - [Video] Amsterdam Filming Locations from Diamonds Are Forever
In May I was in the Netherlands for a couple of days, with slightly more than a day in Amsterdam.
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On this day...
- Anniversary of US release of Goldeneye [1995]
Goldeneye went on general release in the United States on 17th November 1995.
Read more... - Birthday of Sophie Marceau from The World Is Not Enough [1966]
Sophie Marceau, who played Elektra King in The World Is Not Enough was born in Paris on 17th November 1966.
Read more... - Birthday of Ilse Steppat from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service [1917]
Ilse Steppat, who played Irma Bunt in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service was born in Germany on 17th November 1969.
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