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Ian Fleming

Autor: Christian Destremau

Número de Páginas: 254

La biographie de référence du créateur de James Bond Ian Fleming (1908-1964), doté d'une enfance écossaise privilégiée, se révèle pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale : il rejoint le renseignement naval, où il imagine les plans les plus audacieux et se fait remarquer par sa capacité à résoudre les problèmes et par le peu de respect qu'il manifeste pour la hiérarchie. Immédiatement après-guerre, il erre entre piges journalistiques et séjours à la Jamaïque où il acquiert une maison en 1946 et entre en littérature un peu par hasard : mêlant aventures exotiques, intrigues, " méchants " invraisemblables, torture, sadomasochisme, séduction et sexe, il renouvelle un genre et séduit un public de plus en plus nombreux grâce à un personnage désormais entré dans la légende du cinéma : James Bond. Christian Destremau brosse avec maestria le portrait intime de ce génie créateur et secret dont le héros continue à fasciner des millions de personnes à travers le monde.

Ian Fleming & James Bond

Autor: Edward P. Comentale , Stephen Watt , Skip Willman

Número de Páginas: 318

Shaken, not stirred--cultural critics look at the many faces of 007 and his creator.

The Life of Ian Fleming

Autor: John Pearson

Número de Páginas: 499

From the author of All the Money in the World and The Profession of Violence comes the definitive biography of James Bond's creator, Ian Fleming. It is now over fifty years since the premiere of Dr No, the very first Bond film, with Sean Connery introducing 007 as the glamorous secret agent who would become the single most profitable movie character in the history of cinema. But James Bond was invented by one man, Ian Fleming, a wartime intelligence officer and Sunday Times newspaper man who lived to see only the very beginning of the Bond cult. Pearson, who worked with Fleming at the Sunday Times, based this biography on his own memories of Fleming, on Fleming's private papers, and on a series of interviews with an extraordinary collection of Fleming's contemporaries – family, friends, enemies, teachers, colleagues, mistresses, and former spies from around the world. First published in 1966, John Pearson's famous biography remains the definitive account of how only Ian Fleming could have dreamed up James Bond, for he led a life as colourful as anything in his fiction, which in turn became a covert autobiography. Charming, debonair and a ruthless womaniser, globetrotting from...

Ian Fleming

Autor: Nicholas Shakespeare

Número de Páginas: 719

A fresh portrait of the man behind James Bond, and his enduring impact, by an award-winning biographer with unprecedented access to the Fleming family papers. *WINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION* Ian Fleming's greatest creation, James Bond, has had an enormous and ongoing impact on our culture, but Fleming’s life was more mysterious than anything he wrote. Ian’s childhood with his gifted brother and extraordinary mother established his ambition to be ‘the complete man’. Only a writer for his last twelve years, his dramatic personal experiences and career in Naval Intelligence put him at the heart of critical moments in world history, while also providing rich inspiration for his fiction. Nicholas Shakespeare is one of the most gifted biographers working today. His talent for uncovering new material that casts fresh light on his subjects is fully evident in this masterful, definitive biography. ‘Elegant and painstakingly researched’ Observer ‘Marvellous...one of the most engaging portraits of a particular period of British history that I have read in a long time’ Antonia Fraser ‘A book so buoyant and delicious that you feel it will be a friend for life' ...

Ian Fleming

Autor: Andrew Lycett

Número de Páginas: 533

The definitive biography of author Ian Fleming and the perfect read for anyone enjoying the Sky Atlantic biopic starring Dominic Cooper. Ian Fleming's life was just as dramatic as that of his fictional creation, James Bond. Andrew Lycett's direct access to Fleming's family, friends and contemporaries has enabled him to reveal the truth behind the complicated facade of this enigmatic and remarkable man. With an extraordinary cast of characters, this is biography at is best - part history, part gossip and part an informed reassessment of one of this century's most celebrated yet mysterious personalities.

Ian Fleming

Autor: Robert Harling

Número de Páginas: 293

Forged during the Second World War, the close and abiding friendship of Robert Harling and Ian Fleming, one of the twentieth century's most iconic authors, would go on to define the lives and literature of both men significantly. Their paths first crossed in 1939, and Harling later became Fleming's deputy in the commando unit dubbed 'Fleming's Secret Navy', which was tasked with obtaining equipment, codebooks and intelligence from the enemy. The war made fast friends of the two writers, and Fleming would go on to immortalise Harling in his hugely popular Bond novels Thunderball and The Spy Who Loved Me. Yet beneath the pair's charm, charisma and creativity was an altogether darker reality. Documenting in vivid detail his private exchanges with Fleming, Harling exposes the personality behind his protagonist – one tempered by debilitating bouts of depression and a deep-rooted distrust of women. This extraordinary memoir provides a fascinating and unprecedented insight into the mind of the creator of James Bond – from one of those who knew him best.

Ian Fleming's Inspiration

Autor: Edward Abel Smith

Número de Páginas: 253

“A journey through Fleming’s direct involvement in World War II intelligence and how this translated through his typewriter into James Bond’s world.” —The Washington Times Secret agent James Bond is among the best known fictional characters in history, but what most people don’t know is that almost all of the characters, plots, and gadgets come from the real life of Bond’s creator, Commander Ian Fleming. This book goes through the plots of Fleming’s novels—explaining the experiences that inspired them. Along with Fleming’s direct involvement in World War II intelligence, the book notes the friends who Fleming kept, among them Noel Coward and Randolph Churchill, and the influential people he would mingle with, including British prime ministers and American presidents. Bond is known for his exotic travel, most notably to the island of Jamaica, where Fleming spent much of his life. The desk in his Caribbean house, Goldeneye, was also where his life experiences would be put onto paper in the guise of James Bond. This book takes us to that island, and many other locales, as it traces the adventures of both 007 and the man who created him.

Ian Fleming's Commandos

Autor: Nicholas Rankin

Número de Páginas: 423

Rankin tells the story of a secret intelligence outfit conceived and organized by Ian Fleming during World War II, named "30 Assault Unit", a group who was expected to seize enemy codebooks, cipher machines, and documents in high-stakes operations, and which inspired his creation of the James Bond character

Historical Dictionary of Ian Fleming's World of Intelligence

Autor: Nigel West

Número de Páginas: 247

Twelve novels and nine short stories define one of the most extraordinary fictional characters of all time, creating the basis for the most successful movie series in cinematographic history, watched by more than half the world's population. The single person probably more responsible than any other for glamorizing the murky world of espionage is Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, who himself lived a remarkable double life of spy and writer. Everyone has an opinion on why 007 became so successful, but one possible explanation is the ingenious formula of fact, fiction, and sheer fantasy. Certainly the author drew on friends and places he knew well to provide the backdrop for his drama, but what proportion of his output is authentic, and what comes directly from the author's imagination? These questions and more are examined in the Historical Dictionary of Ian Fleming's World of Intelligence: Fact and Fiction. This is done through a chronology, an introduction, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on actual cases of espionage, real-life spies, MI5, SIS, CIA, KGB, and others. It also contains entries on Ian Fleming's novels and short stories,...

Ian Fleming's Secret War

Autor: Craig Cabell

Número de Páginas: 256

While his extravagant and glamorous lifestyle is well known, little has been published concerning Ian Fleming's contribution during the Second World War. In the very early days of the War, Fleming was earmarked by the Director of Naval Intelligence as his 'right hand man'. From the outset he was in the center of events, meeting with key political and military figures as well as those of exceptional intelligence, experience and courage. All this was to give him invaluable background when he came to write the Bond novels. The author has uncovered through official documentation, private papers and contacts the depth of Fleming's work in Naval Intelligence. Fascinating insights of those he worked with and details of covert trips to Europe and North Africa emerge. Fleming was closely associated with 30 Assault Unit, a crack team of Commandos who took the fight to the enemy. The book reveals both the history of 30 AU and Fleming's role.

Ian Fleming and Operation Golden Eye

Autor: Mark Simmons

Número de Páginas: 280

The elaborate Allied schemes to keep Spain and Portugal out of WWII—featuring the real-life spy work of Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond. Historian Mark Simmons reveals the various Allied operations designed to keep the Iberian Peninsula out of WWII. It is a tale of widespread bribery of high ranking Spanish officials, the duplicity of Adm. Wilhelm Canaris, head of the Abwehr, and an elaborate scheme developed by a Naval Intelligence commander who would later create the iconic spy character. Ian Fleming and Alan Hillgarth were the architects of Operation Golden Eye, the sabotage and disruption scheme that would have been put in place, had Germany invaded Spain. Fleming visited the Iberian Peninsula and Tangiers during the war, in what was arguably the closest he came to being a real secret agent. It was these visits that supplied much of the background material for his James Bond novels. Fleming even called his home on Jamaica where he created 007 “Goldeneye.” The book begins in October 1940, when Hitler met with Spanish dictator Francisco Franco. At that time, an alliance between Germany and Spain seemed possible. In response, Adm. Godfrey of British Naval Intelligence...

Ian Fleming and the Politics of Ambivalence

Autor: Ian Kinane

Número de Páginas: 223

Previously considered an avowed nationalist, this book explores how Ian Fleming's writings and his representational politics contain an implicit resistance to imperial rhetoric. Through an examination of Fleming's Jamaica-set novels Live and Let Die, Dr. No, and The Man with the Golden Gun, as well as the later film adaptations of these novels, Ian Kinane reveals Fleming's deep ambivalence to British decolonisation and to wider Anglo-Caribbean relations. Offered here is a crucial insight into the public imagination during the birth of modern British multiculturalism that encompasses broader links between Fleming's writings on race and the representation of early British-Jamaican cultural relations. By exploring the effects of racial representation in these popular works, Kinane connects the novels to more contemporary concerns regarding migration and the ways in which the misrepresentation of cultures, races, and peoples has led to fraught and contentious global geo-political relations as figured in the fictional icon, James Bond.

Ian Fleming and SOE's Operation POSTMASTER

Autor: Brian Lett

Número de Páginas: 455

The true story of the force of “licensed to kill” secret agents who became the basis for the James Bond spy series. Brigadier Colin Gubbins was M. The Special Operations Executive was his Secret Service. Professor Dudley Newitt was Q. Capt. Gus March-Phillips commanded “Maid of Honor Force,” the team of “James Bonds” who, in a daring operation, sailed a ship to West Africa and stole three enemy ships from a neutral Spanish port on the volcanic island of Fernando Po. Ian Fleming worked closely with M to oil the wheels that made the operation possible, and prepared the cover story, in which the British government lied in order to conceal British responsibility for the raid. M’s agents prepared the ground on Fernando Po, even enmeshing the governor in a honey trap. March-Phillips and his team carried out the raid successfully in January 1942, despite much opposition from the local regular Army and Navy commanders, and in the face of overwhelming odds. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told Fleming’s lies on the international stage, denying any British complicity in the operation. As a result, a secrecy embargo enveloped Operation POSTMASTER until recently. This gripping...

The Collected Works of Ian Fleming

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 2933

The Collected Works of Ian Fleming serves as a cornerstone for understanding the evolution of the spy-thriller genre. This compilation encapsulates Fleming's unique literary style characterized by engaging prose, intricate plotting, and the meticulous crafting of his iconic protagonist, James Bond. With an acute sense of place and an appreciation for the luxurious and perilous environments that Bond navigates, Fleming not only entertains but also critiques post-war society and the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War era. The collection provides readers a comprehensive exploration of not just the Bond series but also Fleming'Äôs lesser-known works, shedding light on the nuances of his narrative technique and thematic complexities. Ian Fleming, a former British naval intelligence officer, drew heavily from his own experiences during World War II to inform the thrilling plots and sophisticated characters in his writings. Fleming's understanding of espionage and international intrigue, coupled with his privileged upbringing, allowed him to create a world imbued with both glamour and danger. His deep connections to the British elite and his keen observations of human nature are...

Ian Fleming's Seven Deadlier Sins and 007's Moral Compass

Autor: Benjamin Pratt

Número de Páginas: 188

Here's a book that will open your eyes and fascinate you with the many guises of evil in our times. It's also a book that will usefully disturb you, as you find these evil processes at work in your own life. Ultimately, it's a book that will reward your efforts as you look at evil through the eyes of Ian Fleming's James Bond. Like bond, you too might be roused to take on the dragons of evil in our midst. Great for individual reflection or small group study. Includes a complete study guide and other extras to help you quickly spark discussion in your group.

IAN FLEMING Ultimate Collection: Complete James Bond Series, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Series & Autobiographical Works

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 2932

The "IAN FLEMING Ultimate Collection" offers a comprehensive journey through the literary genius of Ian Fleming, featuring the complete James Bond series alongside the whimsical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" stories and a selection of his autobiographical works. Fleming's signature writing style'Äîcharacterized by sharp wit, fast-paced narrative, and meticulous attention to detail'Äîintertwines espionage with elements of adventure and unexpectedly, a touch of nostalgia in his children's tales. This collection not only showcases the evolution of his literary prowess but also reflects the socio-political landscape of the mid-20th century, marked by the Cold War and shifting cultural dynamics. Ian Fleming, a former naval intelligence officer, drew from his experiences in World War II, injecting authenticity into the spy genre that became his hallmark. His fascination with adventure'Äîshaped by his travels and connections to British high society'Äîprovides a rich backdrop for the glamorous yet dangerous world of 007. Furthermore, Fleming's exploration of identity and imagination in his autobiographical works offers readers an intimate glimpse into the mind of a literary icon. For...

Ian Fleming - On ne lit que deux fois

Autor: Jacques Layani

Número de Páginas: 113

Au fil du temps, le personnage mythique de l'agent secret britannique James Bond 007, imaginé par Ian Fleming, est devenu un objet d'étude universel, tant sur le plan historique, esthétique, anthropologique, politique que psychanalytique. Or, si les commentaires anglais et américain sont légion, aucun livre français n'avait encore été consacré à l'oeuvre du romancier.Au commencement était le livre, avec un considérable succès de librairie. Un raz-de-marée international nommé Fleming, dont les ouvrages sont vite traduits en plus de 20 langues. Dans le courant de 1966, on annonce déjà 40 millions d'exemplaires vendus, toutes traductions confondues ! Puis viennent les films, avec des interprètes de légende (Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan), qui installent définitivement le personnage dans l'inconscient collectif.Jacques Layani établit d'abord la biographie de Ian Fleming (1908-1964), à l'aide de nombreuses réflexions de Fleming himself. Puis il s'attaque à l'étude de l'oeuvre livre par livre, romans et nouvelles. Il étudie ensuite en profondeur le personnage de James Bond, devenu une des grandes icônes du XXe siècle. Il se penche sur la...

Ian Fleming. L'Homme au pistolet d'or

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 251

Ian Fleming

Autor: Bruce A. Rosenberg , Ann Harleman Stewart

Número de Páginas: 168

Ian Fleming Introduces Jamaica

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 278

Talk of the Devil

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 417

A fascinating collection of rarely seen journalism and other writings by Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series. Ian Fleming was best known for bringing to life the legendary character of James Bond, one of the most beloved and enduring icons of our time, but he was perhaps even more interesting than his creation. His career in Naval Intelligence and extensive travels around the world gave Fleming a keen eye and the authority to write on a wide range of topics beyond Bond’s adventures. This collection contains a selection of journalism and other writings by Fleming, covering his wartime experiences, reflections on crime and espionage, and the process of writing his novels, among other topics. Readers will feel like they are right beside Fleming, immersed in his world as he works to meet the deadline for his next Bond novel, or participates in a mortifying golf tournament, or befriends an octopus in his beloved Jamaica. A black-and-white photo insert gives dimension to the man behind the myth, bringing life to his words and providing a unique glimpse into Fleming’s world.

Ian Fleming's Live and Let Die

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 228

Beautiful, fortune-telling Solitaire is the prisoner (and tool) of Mr. Big -- master of fear, artist in crime, and Voodoo Baron of Death. James Bond has no time for superstition -- he knows that Big is also a top SMERSH operative and a real threat. More than that, after tracking him through the jazz joints of Harlem to the Everglades and on to the Caribbean, 007 has realized that Mr. Big is one of the most dangerous men that he has ever faced. And no one, not even the enigmatic Solitaire, can be sure how their battle of wills is going to end ... Book jacket.

The Complete Works of Ian Fleming. James Bond Collection. Illustrated

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 2824

Ian Lancaster Fleming was a British writer who is best known for his postwar James Bond series of spy novels. While working for Britain's Naval Intelligence Division during the Second World War, Fleming was involved in planning Operation Goldeneye and in the planning and oversight of two intelligence units, 30 Assault Unit and T-Force. He drew from his wartime service and his career as a journalist for much of the background, detail, and depth of his James Bond novels. The Bond books were written in post-war Britain, when the country was still an imperial power. As the series progressed, the British Empire was in decline; journalist William Cook observed that "Bond pandered to Britain's inflated and increasingly insecure self-image, flattering us with the fantasy that Britannia could still punch above her weight." The books should be read in publication order. The exception is book 10 - The Spy Who Loved Me which is best read out of sequence, earlier or later in the series, so as not to break up the main sequence of 9 - Thunderball, 11 - On Her Majesty's Secret Service, 12 - You Only Live Twice, and 13 - The Man With the Golden Gun which MUST be read in that order. 2 - Live and...

Ian Fleming's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 164

Two children persuade their father, an inventor, to purchase and restore an old car which turns out to have magical powers.

Ian Fleming's James Bond in Licence to Kill

Autor: John E. Gardner

Número de Páginas: 308

The Man with the Golden Typewriter

Autor: Fergus Fleming

Número de Páginas: 401

'Constantly entertaining ... So much here to amuse and inform' Observer 'These friendly, knockabout letters are a treat' Sunday Telegraph 'Irresistible' New York Times ________________________ Before the world-famous Bond films came the world-famous novels. This book tells the story of the man who wrote them and how he created spy fiction's most compelling hero. In August 1952, Ian Fleming bought a gold-plated typewriter as a present to himself for finishing his first novel, Casino Royale. It marked in glamorous style the arrival of James Bond, agent 007, and the start of a career that saw Fleming become one of the world's most celebrated thriller writers. Before his death in 1964 he produced fourteen bestselling Bond books, two works of non-fiction and the famous children's story Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang. Fleming's output was matched by an equally energetic flow of letters. He wrote constantly, to his wife, publisher, editors, fans, critics and friends, including Raymond Chandler, Noël Coward and Somerset Maugham. His letters - witty and charming, funny and revealing - chart 007's progress: from badgering his publisher about his quota of free copies to apologising to readers for...

'My Name's Bond, James Bond'

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 160

'She looked sharply up at him. 'And who might you be?' 'My name's Bond, James Bond'' This book celebrates the greatest of all post-war British fictional icons. For too long the films of the Bond novels have overshadowed their literary source - the bizarre, baroque imagination of Ian Fleming. Full rein is given in this anthology to Fleming's wonderful creations - the magically deranged villains, their appalling sidekicks and their surreal lairs, from Dr No's guano island to Blofeld's Garden of Death. Fleming emerges too from this book as a remarkable writer on nature (albeit nature of a purely malevolent variety) and as an inventor of extraordinarily imagined set pieces - the source of the films' enormous successes.

Thrilling Cities

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 254

A CAPTIVATING JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD FROM THE CREATOR OF JAMES BOND Ian Fleming’s world travels and interests, as well as his journalism and wartime experiences, lent authority to everything he wrote. In 1959, the Sunday Times commissioned Fleming to write a series of dispatches from the world’s most beguiling locales. The result was Thrilling Cities, a masterpiece of well-observed travelogue that stands ably alongside the author’s Bond canon. From Hong Kong to Honolulu, New York to Naples, he left the bright main streets for the back alleys, abandoning tourist sites in favor of underground haunts, and mingling with celebrities, gangsters and geishas. The result is a series of vivid snapshots of a mysterious, vanished world from a twentieth century Western perspective. Just like his most famous fictional creation, Ian Fleming was a well-traveled man of the world who knew where to go to find excitement, adventure…and danger. In Thrilling Cities, he takes us along on a journey of international intrigue worthy of James Bond.

Ian Fleming

Autor: Robert Harling

Número de Páginas: 252

Forged during the Second World War, the close and abiding friendship of Robert Harling and Ian Fleming, one of the twentieth century's most iconic authors, would go on to define the lives and literature of both men significantly. Their paths first crossed in 1939, and Harling later became Fleming's deputy in the commando unit dubbed 'Fleming's Secret Navy', which was tasked with obtaining equipment, codebooks and intelligence from the enemy. The war made fast friends of the two writers, and Fleming would go on to immortalise Harling in his hugely popular Bond novels Thunderball and The Spy Who Loved Me. Yet beneath the pair's charm, charisma and creativity was an altogether darker reality. Documenting in vivid detail his private exchanges with Fleming, Harling exposes the personality behind his protagonist - one tempered by debilitating bouts of depression and a deep-rooted distrust of women. This extraordinary memoir provides a fascinating and unprecedented insight into the mind of the creator of James Bond - from one of those who knew him best.

The Complete Works of Ian Fleming. Illustrated

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 2824

Ian Lancaster Fleming was a British writer who is best known for his postwar James Bond series of spy novels. While working for Britain's Naval Intelligence Division during the Second World War, Fleming was involved in planning Operation Goldeneye and in the planning and oversight of two intelligence units, 30 Assault Unit and T-Force. He drew from his wartime service and his career as a journalist for much of the background, detail, and depth of his James Bond novels. The Bond books were written in post-war Britain, when the country was still an imperial power. As the series progressed, the British Empire was in decline; journalist William Cook observed that "Bond pandered to Britain's inflated and increasingly insecure self-image, flattering us with the fantasy that Britannia could still punch above her weight." The books should be read in publication order. The exception is book 10 - The Spy Who Loved Me which is best read out of sequence, earlier or later in the series, so as not to break up the main sequence of 9 - Thunderball, 11 - On Her Majesty's Secret Service, 12 - You Only Live Twice, and 13 - The Man With the Golden Gun which MUST be read in that order. 2 - Live and...

The World Is Not Enough

Autor: Oliver Buckton

Número de Páginas: 393

The definitive history of the flamboyant life of Ian Fleming and his most famous creation, James Bond. This new biography of Ian Fleming presents a fresh and illuminating portrayal of the iconic creator of James Bond. Oliver Buckton provides the first in-depth exploration of the entire process of Ian Fleming's writing-from initial conception, through composition, to his involvement in the innovative publication methods of his books. He also investigates the vital impact of Fleming's work in naval intelligence during World War Two on his later writings, especially the wartime operations he planned and executed and how they drove the plots of the James Bond novels. Offering a radically new view of Fleming's relationships with women and their influence on Fleming's work, and concluding with a thorough analysis of the James Bond films, The World is Not Enough is a fascinating investigation into the life and works of a celebrated writer.

Carte Blanche

Autor: Jeffery Deaver , Ian Fleming , Perrine Chambon , Arnaud Baignot

Número de Páginas: 462

En comptant les originaux du créateur Ian Fleming, voici le cinquantième James Bond. [SDM].

Orbit: Ian Fleming: The Man Behind James Bond

Autor: Cw Cooke

Número de Páginas: 23

Bond... James Bond. The fictional character is synonymous with action, intrigue, beautiful women, and maniacal despots bent on world destruction. The life of 007's creator, Ian Fleming, proved to be a template for his greatest creation. TidalWave explores the man behind the myth, or should we say the man who is a myth?

Quantum of Solace

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 308

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On Her Majesty's Secret Service

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 0

Three more of Ian Fleming's original James Bond adventures in classic, eye-catching packages

Casino Royale

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 214

JAMES BOND PLAYS A DEADLY GAME OF CHANCE IN IAN FLEMING’S LEGENDARY FIRST 007 NOVEL “Le Chiffre” is a ruthless operative and the accountant for a soviet SMERSH cell in France, but he’s on the verge of disaster after gambling away his client’s money. Taking the last of his stash, he lures a dozen wealthy players to a high-stakes baccarat game, hoping to hustle his way whole. The British Secret Service would like to see this red thorn plucked from the hide of Europe, and sends their best card sharp, James Bond, to bankrupt Le Chiffre for good. With the cards running against him and SMERSH operatives threatening to kill him and his beautiful ally, Vesper Lynd, 007 needs his luck to turn before he wagers away their lives.

Ian Fleming

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 211

My Name's Bond, James Bond

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 150

A celebration of 007, the hero who is suave, smooth, always shaken and not stirred, 'My Name's Bond . . .' brings together the best of Ian Fleming's superb novels: the evil villains, exotic locations, fast cars, guns, gadgets and girls, from Honey Rider to Pussy Galore. Here is Bond on sex ('I'd put you across my knee and spank you'); Bond on drinking ('Champagne and benzedrine! Never again'); Bond on women ('she was a honey'); Bond on Man Talk ('leave a men's work to the men'); and Bond on nature ('sting-rays, hammerheads and the saw-teeth of barracuda'). And of course there are the deranged criminal masterminds and their lairs - from Dr No's guano island to Blofeld's Garden of Death - showing Fleming's bizarre, brilliant imagination at its finest. With spectacular set pieces and classic one-liners, this hugely entertaining anthology shows why Ian Fleming's iconic hero has never been bettered, and is the ultimate book for all Bond fans.

The Complete Ian Fleming

Autor: Ian Fleming

Número de Páginas: 2896

All the writings of one of the 20th century’s great writers in one place! This collection includes all the Ian Fleming–penned James Bond short stories and novels, as well as Fleming’s children’s book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and his non-fiction books, Thrilling Cities and The Diamond Smugglers. James Bond is one of the most iconic characters in 20th-century literature. In addition to the 12 novels and 9 short stories written by Ian Fleming, there have been over 40 novels and short stories written about the spy by other authors, and 26 films produced, starring actors such as Sean Connery and Daniel Craig as 007. Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.