First published 2012
This commemorative volume traces the complete Bond phenomenon from Ian Fleming's 1953 creation through the release of Skyfall in 2012. Life Books chronicles how a British Naval Intelligence officer's literary spy became a global cultural force worth five billion dollars in ticket sales. The authors examine Fleming's original MI6 agent 007 and track the character's evolution across twenty-three authorized films. Six different actors have portrayed Bond, beginning with Sean Connery's iconic debut and continuing through Daniel Craig's modern interpretation. The book features behind-the-scenes stories from the stars, original Life magazine photo shoots, and coverage of the cultural impact that spawned countless imitators like The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and Get Smart. Readers discover the merchandising empire that made the Aston Martin DB5 model one of 1965's bestselling toys. The volume includes insider details about supporting characters M, Q, and Moneypenny, plus trivia spanning five decades of Bond adventures from Dr. No through the Daniel Craig era.
Genres: history, 20th-century, adventure, action, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, film
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: media-franchise, spy
Setting: MI6, United Kingdom
Period: 1953, 2012
176 pages · Hardcover · Liberty Street