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The Politics of James Bond: From Fleming's Novels to the Big Screen (Hardcover)

by Jeremy Black (Author) "Bond was not a free spirit or an independent force ..." (more)

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Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Greenwood Press (30 Dec 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0275968596
ISBN-13: 978-0275968595
Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 16.2 x 2.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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"Black wears his erudition lightly in demonstrating that the 007 saga is more than melodrama produced for profit. James Bond's durability and renewability as a pop-cultural icon owes much to the successful adaptation of his circumstances and his behavior to both the changing climate of international relations and the changing mores of Britain and the United States."-Dennis Showalter Professor of History Colorado College

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The adventures and antics of James Bond have provided the world with many of the most gripping story lines of the late-20th century. Fleming's novels were best-sellers in their day, and the Bond films have been even more popular, becoming the most enduring and successful film franchise in history. By some estimates, half of the world's population - billions of people - have seen a James Bond movie, thus viewing an image of global struggle through Western eyes and obtaining a particular perception of Britain and the world. This accessible account of the global phenomenon uses the plots and characterizations in the novels and the blockbuster films to place Bond in an historical, cultural and political context. Black charts and explores how the settings and the dynamics of the Bond adventures have changed over time in response to shifts in the real-world environment in which the fictional Bond operates. Sex, race, class and violence are each important factors as .007 evolves from Cold Warrior to foe of SPECTRE and eventually to world defender pitted against megalomaniacal foes. The depiction of Bond, his leading ladies, and the major plots all shed light on world political attitudes and reflect elements of the real espionage history of the period. This look at Bond's world and his lasting legacy offers an intriguing glimpse into both cultural and popular entertainment.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A worthwhile venture into the academic world of 007., 8 Feb 2001

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Jeremy Black is clearly an accomplished author on a variety of historical subjects, and he has taken a detour into a subject far removed from many of those that he normally deals with. The Politics of Bond is an excellent introduction into many of the key themes featrured in the Bond films. Bond is often regarded as a cliche in cinema and is often treated far too lightly, despite the fact that the films are amongst the most political of films and the most historically significant in the way that they have dealt with historical circumstances. Jeremy Black is the first author to attempt and succeed in assessing the issues surrounding gender in the Bond films, and his insight is highly informative and interesting. There are many good points within this book, specifically regarding that of gender, and there are many interesting insights given into the original literary sources and the world of Bond in general. There are, however, deficiencies in this book, mainly due to lengthy plot relation, a limited bibliography and discussion of the genre as a whole. Also, the actor-led structure of the book hides some of Jeremy Black's excellent arguments on various themes, particularly concerning British decline as a world power. Setting these criticisms aside, anyone wanting to gain a true insight into a growing field of academic and historical interest should certainly buy and read this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all Bond Fans, 28 May 2004

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This book is a real must for all true James Bond fans. It is well written and researched by Black, and goes into the key points of how Bond has matured in his years on film to adjust to the changing world political climate.

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