The definitive history of the flamboyant life of Ian Fleming and his most famous creation
James Bond. This new biography of Ian Fleming presents a fresh and illuminating portrayal of
the iconic creator of James Bond. Oliver Buckton provides the first in-depth exploration of the
entire process of Ian Fleming's writing-from initial conception through composition to his
involvement in the innovative publication methods of his books. He also investigates the vital
impact of Fleming's work in naval intelligence during World War Two on his later writings
especially the wartime operations he planned and executed and how they drove the plots of the
James Bond novels. Buckton considers the vital role of wartime deception disinformation and
propaganda in shaping Fleming's later techniques and imaginative creations. Offering a
radically new view of Fleming's relationships with women Buckton traces the role of strong
independent and intelligent women such as Maud Russell Phyllis Bottome and his wife Ann on
Fleming's portrayal of female characters. The book concludes with a thorough analysis of the
James Bond films from Eon productions and their influence in promoting while also distorting
the public's recognition of Fleming's writing.
