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Ian Flemming

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The latest episode of one of my favourite podcasts. Fascinating how much of Fleming's own life is interwoven into the books.

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THE REAL JAMES BOND: 007’S FILE FOUND IN THE IPN’S ARCHIVE» 

James Albert Bond from Devon came to Warsaw in February 1964 with his wife and six-year-old son, to take the position of a secretary-cum-archivist to the military attaché at the British Embassy. During his time here he made a few trips to northeast Poland, accompanying senior staff of the local SIS (Secret Intelligence Service) station, allegedly to gather information on military facilities there. As an imperialist diplomat, Bond was automatically put under surveillance by Department II (Counter-intelligence) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which noted his talkativeness, caution and penchant for women. They recorded little more: within ten months, the man sent his family back home, and a couple of weeks later departed himself, never to return.

See also: James Bond Unmasked.  A deep dive into the original books by Mordecai Richler.

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Sir Thomas Sean Connery (25 August 1930 – 31 October 2020)

Aston Martin made its Bond debut with the DB5 in the 1964 film Goldfinger, starring Sir Sean Connery.

The Car: Aston Martin DB5:

Bond Film Appearances: Goldfinger, Thunderball, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, Casino Royale, Skyfall, Spectre.

Fun Facts: The Aston Martin DB5 was the first car from the brand to appear in a Bond film. Bond’s use of an Aston Martin originated in the James Bond books, where author Ian Fleming had Bond drive an Aston Martin DB Mark III. The same DB5 vehicle was used in both Goldfinger and Thunderball, but with some enhanced gadgets, including a water cannon and an area for a jetpack.

Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

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Daniel Craig on Playing James Bond in 'Skyfall'

Daniel Craig on Playing James Bond in ‘Skyfall’

WRITER’S NOTE: This article was originally written back in 2012. They say third time’s the charm, and this could not be truer for actor Daniel Craig’s third go around as James Bond in “Skyfall.” Many are calling this latest 007 adventure one of the best ever, and by now there should be no doubt that Craig is the best actor to play Bond since Sean Connery. Craig goes on record about how he…

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art by Ian Flemming (The Alien World - 1980)

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