Let us now turn our attention to a superspy. The mere mention of Agent 007 is enough to thrill many of us. Trained in espionage and the martial arts, James Bond is a part of the British Secret Service, or MI6. He is always in action, thwarting the enemies, catching international criminals and proving his brilliance time and again.
James Bond’s style and charisma are unmatched, but despite his popularity, he is virtually friendless. James Bond was created by Ian Fleming for his 1953 thriller Casino Royale. Fleming based James Bond on a number of individuals he came across during his time in the Naval Intelligence Division and 30 Assault Unit during the Second World War. ‘Bond is a compound of all the secret agents and commando types I met during the war’, Fleming once said.
Fleming died in 1964, but this character was taken up by many other authors including Kingsley Amis, Christopher Wood, John Gardner, Raymond Benson, Sebastian Faulks, Jeffery Deaver, William Boyd and Anthony Horowitz. Forever and a Day by Anthony Horowitz that came out in 2018 is the latest novel featuring James Bond.
James Bond stories have been adapted for television, radio, comic strips, video games and films. The Bond films are renowned for a number of features. Their theme songs have received Academy Award nominations on several occasions. Other attractions in most of these films include Bond’s cars, his guns, and the gadgets that he uses.