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
- 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 You Only Live Twice actress Karin Dor [1938]
German actress Karin Dor, who played Helga Brandt in You Only Live Twice, was born in Wiesbaden on 22nd February 1938.
Read more... - Birthday of Benicio del Toro from Licence To Kill [1967]
Benicio del Toro, who played Dario in Licence To Kill (1989), was born in Puerto Rico on 19th February 1967.
Read more... - Adolfo Celi (Emilio Largo) died on this day in 1986
Italian actor Adolfo Celi, who played Emilio Largo in Thunderball, died on 19th February 1986 at the age of 63.
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