April 26th, 2024
by Darryl Marsch
Darryl Marsch reports on his second visit to Goldeneye Resort, from where he recently returned. Crescent moonlight reflected milkily off of my companion as she swam. By day, the lagoon at Goldeneye sparkled like an aquamarine, but at midnight, its waters only faintly glinted like a shiny, black onyx. My companion jackknifed her body under […]
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April 18th, 2024
by David Leigh
Pierce Brosnan’s films redefined the automotive landscape of the James Bond series with 007 driving BMWs alongside classic Aston Martins. After six long years without a new film, James Bond stormed back into action in Goldeneye. The Aston Martin DB5 was back for the first time since Thunderball, 30 years before. Yet, the 1995 film […]
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April 9th, 2024
by David Leigh
While 007’s heavy drinking and smoking made the transition to the silver screen, so far his occasional amphetamine use has not. In Daniel Craig’s debut as 007 Le Chiffre sometimes draws a breath from a metal inhaler. Apart from the material from which it is made, the design of the inhaler in Casino Royale precisely […]
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March 27th, 2024
by David Leigh
A detailed look at James Bond’s cars and other vehicles in Timothy Dalton’s two outings as 007. The departure of Roger Moore turned the page on an era of James Bond, ushering in Timothy Dalton with a promise of change. Dalton’s Bond was a departure from the suave, smooth-talking spy we had grown accustomed to; […]
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March 19th, 2024
by Javier E. Trujillo
Javier E Trujillo reviews the first issue of Dynamite’s 2024 volume of James Bond: 007, with a new creative team and celebrating ten years of publishing Bond comics!
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March 15th, 2024
by Q-branch staff
A guide to get you started finding and appraising first edition James Bond books. In the world of literary collectibles, few names stir as much excitement and allure as James Bond. Created by Ian Fleming, this quintessential spy has not only captured the imagination of readers worldwide but has also established a significant presence in […]
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March 5th, 2024
by Q-branch staff
Every single book by every author in the expanded James Bond literary series. James Bond is a name that echoes through the world of fiction, capturing the hearts of readers for decades. Created by Ian Fleming, a man with real-life experience in the world of espionage, James Bond 007 came to life in the 1953 […]
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February 21st, 2024
by Q-branch staff
While the films enjoy widespread popularity, many are unaware of the literary origin of James Bond. In the pantheon of literary and cinematic heroes, few figures are as iconic or enduring as James Bond. Agent 007, with his suave demeanour, penchant for luxury, and unflappable courage in the face of danger, has captivated the imagination […]
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February 19th, 2024
by David Leigh
Exploring the iconic vehicles of Roger Moore’s stint as James Bond. The cars from Roger Moore’s James Bond films were a varied bunch. The Lotus Esprit quickly became a Bond classic, and is the car that will always be associated with Moore’s Bond, but there were some more run of the mill choices too. Despite […]
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January 19th, 2024
by David Leigh
A look at the cars from George Lazenby’s single entry in the Bond franchise, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. George Lazenby’s brief tenure as 007 may not obviously appear to be a distinct era, but I’ll refer to it as such for the purposes of this series. The sixth film in the James Bond series […]
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