The Politics of James Bond: From Fleming’s Novels to the Big Screen

The adventures and antics of James Bond have provided the world with many of the most gripping story lines of the last half-century. Fleming’s novels were bestsellers in their day, and the Bond films have been even more popular, becoming the most enduring and successful film franchise in history.

Jeremy 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.

This analysis of Bond’s world and his lasting legacy offers an insightful look at both cultural history and popular entertainment.

The Politics of James Bond
Sun 18 September 2011
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival