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
- John Hodge
A look at the career of Bond 25 screenwriter John Hodge.
Read more... - Danny Boyle
A look at the career of Bond 25 director Danny Boyle.
Read more... - We talk to Anthony Horowitz about Forever and a Day
Anthony Horowitz discusses writing his second James Bond novel, Forever and a Day, available today.
Read more... - Review: Forever and a Day by Anthony Horowitz (mild spoilers)
A look at the new James Bond novel by Anthony Horowitz.
Read more... - A celebration of Ian Fleming on the anniversary of his birth
Today marks the anniversary of the birth Ian Fleming, the author who introduced the world to James Bond in Casino Royale and went on to write a total of fourteen James Bond books.
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On this day...
- Birthday of Diana Rigg from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service [1938]
Diana Rigg, who played Countess Teresa di Vicenzo in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, was born in Doncaster on 20th July 1938.
Read more... - Birthday of Burt Kwouk from Goldfinger [1930]
Burt Kwouk, who played Mr Ling in Goldfinger, was born in Cheshire on 18th July 1930.
Read more... - Birthday of Tetsurô Tanba from You Only Live Twice [1922]
Tetsurô Tanba, who played Tiger Tanaka in You Only Live Twice, was born in Tokyo, Japan on 17th July 1922.
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