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James Bond: The Authorised Biography

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James Bond: The Authorised Biography

By: John Pearson
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It was a strong face, certainly—the eyes pale grey and very cold, the mouth was hard, the dark hair-grey-streaked now—still fell in the authentic comma over the forehead. This is how John Pearson reacted to his first encounter with the real James Bond, an encounter probably unique in the annals of thriller writing. He went on to write the bestselling authorized biography of Ian Fleming. At the time, like most of the world he assumed that James Bond was nothing more than a character in Fleming's highly charged imagination. Then he began to have his doubts. Doubts which were reaching such a pitch that the British secret service were trying to warn him off the scent. Despite this, he finally became convinced that James Bond was not only real, but actually alive. Thanks to a change in policy within the secret service he was invited to embark upon a companion volume to his life of Fleming. This resulting book must be one of the most extraordinary biographies of our times—the authorized life of a myth, the official biography of James Bond.

©2023 John Pearson (P)2023 Ian Fleming Publications Action & Adventure Espionage Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense

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The biography concept is an interesting one. It works. I found more interesting the stories of Bond’s adventures during the Cold War created by the author to be totally cool.

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I thought it was an excellent book. went by so quick. I couldn't believe it was over when it was always been a bond fan but never really dug that deep. very much enjoyed it. I would recommend it to others

really great storytelling felt like the fourth wall breaking

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Must Read For Bond Fans

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Extremely enjoyable, creative tale of James Bond fiction. Introducing Ian Fleming as his co-conspirator as well as author, was an innovative way of constructing a Bond biography. Bravo!

For bond fans only

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bond with a lemon twist

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Not a thing apart from it wasn’t longer, could have listened for hours more. It was excellent

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Well-written and well performed. One hears the voice of Fleming through. A creative way to provide readers with the much desired background to the famous 007.

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