Introduction:

James Bond, agent 007 of Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Named after an obscure ornithologist and plunged into a fantasy world of cold war intrigue with fast cars, exotic locations and beautiful femme fatales, James Bond has created a lasting impression on a world of fans. But who is this character? Many people are familiar with the film incarnations of 007, but some may not have looked past the celluloid to the literary character created by Ian Fleming in 1953’s Casino Royale.
 

Scope:

This pathfinder is intended for a wide audience. Those who have seen James Bond movies may wish to read the books and find out the background of this character. Some people may want to learn more about Ian Fleming, the author whose interesting life experiences led him to create such a timeless character. People with more academic interests may be interested in the geopolitical and cultural implications of the literary and film James Bond. Still, other people will want to learn about the movie productions and the actors and filmmakers involved in bringing 007 to the silver screen. A note for the non-UNC student (as well as non-Triangle inhabitants) - while all of the sources listed are linked either to UNC libraries, local public libraries or other North Carolina locations (for inter-library loan purposes), they can most likely be found in your "neck of the woods", either at a public library, university collection, or at a video rental store.

 

Browsing Area:

Anything in the vicinity of this LC Call Number: PR6056 [7^th Floor, Davis Library, UNC-CH] is where to find James Bond books and related materials.