James Bond: Phoenix Project - Jim Lawrence, Yaroslav Horak

Casino Royale - Ian Fleming

"Casino Royale" is the book which introduces Ian Fleming s James Bond. I was interested to see how this book would compare with the more modern thrillers and if it had stood the test of time. First published in 1953 there were always going to be things which were hard to relate to but I was pleasantly surprised with how relevant this book was. Testament to this is how little the recent "Casino Royale" movie tinkered with the plot. Bond is introduced as a cold hearted gambler who is fond of a strong drink or two. He has been selected to take on Le Chiffre at the gambling tables in Royale. Le Chiffre is described as "a formidable and dangerous ...

Casino Royale - Ian Fleming

"Casino Royale" is the book which introduces Ian Fleming s James Bond. I was interested to see how this book would compare with the more modern thrillers and if it had stood the test of time. First published in 1953 there were always going to be things which were hard to relate to but I was pleasantly surprised with how relevant this book was. Testament to this is how little the recent "Casino Royale" movie tinkered with the plot. Bond is introduced as a cold hearted gambler who is fond of a strong drink or two. He has been selected to take on Le Chiffre at the gambling tables in Royale. Le Chiffre is described as "a formidable and dangerous ...

Casino Royale - Ian Fleming

thrilled by the Fleming mix of colour, escapism, sadism, sex and food and both the author and his creation went on to become world famous. The plot of Ian Fleming s Casino Royale involves a Soviet agent named Le Chiffre. Le Chiffre is connected to SMERSH - a ruthless organisation similar to the KGB. Le Chiffre has taken control of a number of brothels in the west with SMERSH money. He knows that he is a dead man unless he recovers the money he has used to fund his bad habits and therefore comes up with a plan. He will use his considerable gambling abilities to make up his losses at baccarat in the casino of Royale-les-Eaux. The British cannot take out Le Chiffre for ...

Casino Royale - Ian Fleming

thrilled by the Fleming mix of colour, escapism, sadism, sex and food and both the author and his creation went on to become world famous. The plot of Ian Fleming s Casino Royale involves a Soviet agent named Le Chiffre. Le Chiffre is connected to SMERSH - a ruthless organisation similar to the KGB. Le Chiffre has taken control of a number of brothels in the west with SMERSH money. He knows that he is a dead man unless he recovers the money he has used to fund his bad habits and therefore comes up with a plan. He will use his considerable gambling abilities to make up his losses at baccarat in the casino of Royale-les-Eaux. The British cannot take out Le Chiffre for ...

Dr No - Ian Fleming

new instalment would be awaited with bated breath and each film never failed to thrill. It seemed only fitting that I should now delve into the literary world of Ian Fleming and explore the universe of the ‘real life’ James Bond. THE PLOT The book itself is relatively short but these 200 odd pages are quite gripping and provide a neat, compact, enjoyable story. Two agents have died in Jamaica and Bond is sent to investigate. He soon discovers that Dr No, an eccentric recluse living on a nearby island, is obviously involved. He unintentionally involves the beautiful 20 year old girl, Honeychile, in the investigation and they are both captured by ...

Dr No - Ian Fleming

new instalment would be awaited with bated breath and each film never failed to thrill. It seemed only fitting that I should now delve into the literary world of Ian Fleming and explore the universe of the ‘real life’ James Bond. THE PLOT The book itself is relatively short but these 200 odd pages are quite gripping and provide a neat, compact, enjoyable story. Two agents have died in Jamaica and Bond is sent to investigate. He soon discovers that Dr No, an eccentric recluse living on a nearby island, is obviously involved. He unintentionally involves the beautiful 20 year old girl, Honeychile, in the investigation and they are both captured by ...