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 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 fascinating and accessible account of
the global phenomenon uses the plots and characterizations in the
novels and the blockbuster films to place Bond in a 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 development 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
history and popular entertainment.
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