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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- 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 Dave Bautista from SPECTRE [1969]
Dave Bautista, who played Mr Hinx in SPECTRE (2015), was born in Washington DC on 18th January 1969.
Read more... - Birthday of Kabir Bedi from Octopussy [1946]
Kabir Bedi, who played Gobinda in Octopussy (1983), was born in Lahore on 16th January 1946.
Read more... - Bernard Lee died on this day in 1981
Bernard Lee, who was the original M and played the role in eleven 007 films between 1962 and 1979, died on 16th January 1981.
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