Ian Fleming and James Bond
This is a compelling and important book... that] makes a significant contribution not only to studies of Bond and Ian Fleming but also to studies of popular culture in general." --Michael B rubThe…
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This is a compelling and important book... that] makes a significant contribution not only to studies of Bond and Ian Fleming but also to studies of popular culture in general." --Michael B rubThe Cold War agent of pulp fiction and the hero of more than a dozen movies, James Bond, also known as 007, is one of pop culture's most recognizable icons. Doubtless better known from film than from Ian Fleming's novels, the character has become a lightning rod for criticism from all camps. And yet somehow his popularity remains intact.But who is James Bond? Ian Fleming and James Bond: The Cultural Politics of 007 is an entertaining and revealing examination of the many facets of Bond. Before Bond became a cinematic icon, he was the protagonist of a series of thrillers that appeared during the time of Britain's decline as a major power and the heating up of the Cold War.