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James Bond: The Man and His World - The Official Companion to Ian Fleming's Creation
 
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James Bond: The Man and His World - The Official Companion to Ian Fleming's Creation (Hardcover)

by Henry Chancellor (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: John Murray (24 Oct 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0719568153
  • ISBN-13: 978-0719568152
  • Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 19.8 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 224,293 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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‘An illuminating insight into an author’s life’

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‘I wish Henry had written this book three years ago. 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 )

‘You come away from James Bond unsure where Fleming ends and Bond begins ... excellent ... It points out how Fleming was playing with the notion of a character built out of consumption’ 

(GQ )

‘Excellent ... an absolute must for all fans ... a totally unique look at 007 and his creator’

(Charles Helfenstein, CommanderBond.net )

'Much more interesting than an uber-fan's scrapbook'

(Sunday Telegraph/Seven, Michael Prodger )

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5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive guide to Ian Fleming's Bond novels, 6 Feb 2006
By Jl Adcock "John Adcock" (Ashtead UK) - See all my reviews
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If you've ever ploughed your way through a Ian Fleming biography just to get to the part where he creates Bond - this is the book for you. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this volume gives a real taste of the era when Fleming was alive and creating the James Bond novels. Access to the Ian Fleming archive gives the book a lavish feel, and plots, characters and backgrounds to the stories are given in-depth but entertaining analysis. The 007 films have long cast a shadow over the original source material, which has always been wittier and more interesting in many ways. At last, Chancellor's book addresses the balance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Long overdue and a Must Have for all serious Bond Fans, 6 Jan 2008
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There are scores of books around about the James Bond movie series, however, this one is unusual in that - bar a few rare paragraphs - it focuses almost entirely on the books that inspired the movies. This is a long overdue concept and a fascinating read.
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