James Bond : The Man And His World

Description

For over half a century, the Bond novels have entertained millions around the world. 007 has been a cultural phenomenon since the first publication of Casino Royale in 1953. But no book has celebrated FlemingâÂÂs literary Bond in his own right.
This is an authoritative and entertaining journey through the world of the original James Bond, from Moscow to Mayfair, the bedroom to the war-room, the casino to the villainâÂÂs lair.
Ian FlemingâÂÂs archive has released never-before seen documents and material to create this book. Sources include research notes and diaries to annotated manuscripts and ephemera from FlemingâÂÂs files.
Illustrated with classy, contemporary images, the book is a visual feast, but it is also engaging, with a rigorous and satisfying text. It recaptures the glamour of an age, and offers a new insight into the twentieth centuryâÂÂs most thrilling literary hero.

Reviews

'An irresistible and authoritative passport to the 'real' Bond's life and times.' -- Absolutely James Bond Website 20050501 'Meticulously researched...a fitting tribute. More enjoyable than watching 'Die Another Day" -- FQ (Father's Quarterly) 20051101 'This is an entertaining journey through the world of the original James Bond' -- MI6 Website 20051101 'An illuminating insight into an author's life' -- Publishing News 20050610 Bond said "And I would like a medium vodka dry martini -- with a slice of lemon peel. Shaken and not stirred, please. I would prefer Russian or Polish vodka." -- Dr No 20050610 M reached for his in-basket and took out a file of signals. Without looking up he said "Look after yourself." -- For Your Eyes Only 20050610 Praise for Colditz: The Definitive History: 'crammed full of compelling nuggets' -- Mail on Sunday 20050610 'I wish Henry had written this book three years ago. It would have made my life a lot easier. It really does tell you everything you need to know about Ian Fleming and the creation of James Bond, the most popular English literary hero of the 20th century. It's not just for Bond nuts, though, the fantastic material from Fleming's own archives give you a vivid picture of the world that Bond sprang from.' -- Charlie Higson, author of 'Young Bond' series 20050610 'Much more interesting than the uber-fan's scrapbook' -- Sunday Telegraph/Seven, Michael Prodger 20051204

Author description

Henry Chancellor grew up in East Anglia and was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. He is the highly acclaimed chronicler of Colditz and his remarkable TV series Escape from Colditz won sweeping critical praise. His other documentaries for television include Giovanni Belzoni: The Last Tombraider, Pirates and Millennium. He lives in Suffolk with his family. Ian Fleming Publications Ltd is wholly owned by the Fleming family and administers Ian Fleming's literary estate.