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.
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Features
- 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.
Read more... - Goldfinger: Food and drink from the novel
In Goldfinger‘s opening chapter, ‘Reflections in a Double Bourbon’, James Bond is drowning his sorrows while he travels home from Mexico.
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On this day...
- Anniverary of Tomorrow Never Dies première [1997]
Pierce Brosnan’s second James Bond film, Tomorrow Never Dies, was premièred on 9th December 1997 at the Odeon Leicester Square.
Read more... - Anniversary of Thunderball world première [1965]
The fourth James Bond film, Thunderball, premièred in Tokyo on 9th December 1965.
Read more... - Birthday of Dame Judi Dench [1934]
Dame Judi Dench who, in Goldeneye, stepped into the shoes originally occupied by Bernard Lee, was born on 9th December 1934 in Yorkshire.
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