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.
News
- Barbara Broccoli tells The Guardian why James Bond will remain a man
- Aston Martin confirmed for Bond 25
- See (00)7 James Bond Aston Martins in London on Friday 5th October
- New director for Bond 25 announced. Release delayed until February 2020
- Both Dave Bautista & Léa Seydoux would “love” to return in Bond 25
Features
- Goldfinger: Food and drink from the novel
At the beginning of Goldfinger, James Bond is returning to London after 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.
Read more... - 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.
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On this day...
- Birthday of composer Thomas Newman [1955]
Composer Thomas Newman, brought into the 007 fold by Sam Mendes for Skyfall, was born on 20th October 1955 in Los Angeles, replacing house composer David Arnold.
Read more... - Dr No actor Joseph Wiseman died on this day in 2009
Joseph Wiseman, who appeared as the very first Bond villain in Dr No (1962), died on 19th October 2009.
Read more... - Julius W Harris (Tee Hee in Live And Let Die) died on this day in 2004
Julius W Harris who played Tee Hee Johnson in Live And Let Die died on 17th October 2004 in California aged 81.
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