Casino Royale (1953), Ian Fleming’s first novel, introduced James Bond and other recurring characters of the Bond series of novels and short stories. Complex, even conflicted, this Bond belongs to the post-war world of rationing, trauma, and a growing sense of uncertainty due to social and technological change and the rising tensions of the Cold War. This is the first edition of Casino Royale to include footnotes that provide a larger context for the novel as well as translate its French passages. The edition also includes appendices that provide a number of other works by Fleming and other literary and historical materials that help to situate the spy thriller.
One can only beg for more from Mr. Fleming.”—Pensacola News-Journal
For incredible suspense, unexpected thrills and extraordinary danger, nothing can beat James Bond in his inaugural adventure. "Die Another Day, " starring Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry, will be in theaters in fall 2002.
Ian Fleming's literary debut of British Secret Service agent 007 is stylishly adapted to the sequential art medium by Van Jensen and Matt Southworth in the official James Bond: Casino Royale graphic novel.
A visual journey behind the scenes of the new James Bond movie Casino Royale offers a photographic record of the making of the blockbuster film, along with portraits of the cast and crew, spectacular European locations, set designs, special ...
The legend continues! Get ready to enjoy more thrills and spills with the world's greatest secret agent in the latest addition to this classic action series! This is the story that introduced us to James Bond.
A pictorial look at the making of the James Bond film "Die Another Day."
Bond on Set: Casino Royaleprovides a fascinating documentary celebration of the skills, the sheer hard work, and the magic that combine to create the unforgettable world of 007.
The book offers innovative readings of the film and its interrelations with the Bond franchise, the culture industry and developments in world politics and society.
Jeder kennt sie: die teils stark von den Vorlagen abweichenden Verfilmungen der James-Bond-Romane. Pünktlich zum 50-jährigen Jubliäum der Filmreihe gilt es die Ian-Fleming-Originale erstmals im "Director's Cut" zu entdecken!
LARGE PRINT VERSION...ABRIDGED VERSION Casino Royale is the first novel by the British author Ian Fleming.