Ian Fleming: The man who created James Bond

Ian Fleming: The man who created James Bond

by Andrew Lycett (Author)

Synopsis

The definitive biography of author Ian Fleming and the perfect read for anyone enjoying the Sky Atlantic biopic starring Dominic Cooper. Ian Fleming's life was just as dramatic as that of his fictional creation, James Bond. Andrew Lycett's direct access to Fleming's family, friends and contemporaries has enabled him to reveal the truth behind the complicated facade of this enigmatic and remarkable man. With an extraordinary cast of characters, this is biography at is best - part history, part gossip and part an informed reassessment of one of this century's most celebrated yet mysterious personalities.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 512
Edition: Updated
Publisher: W&N
Published: 01 Jan 1996

ISBN 10: 1857997832
ISBN 13: 9781857997835
Book Overview: The definitive biography of author Ian Fleming and the perfect read for anyone enjoying the Sky Atlantic biopic starring Dominic Cooper.

Media Reviews
As good as any Bond novels, it proves that facts can be equally as fascinating as any fiction * SUNDAY MERCURY *
This is a revealing biography of a man who lived life in the fast lane * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
Author Bio
Andrew Lycett was educated at Charterhouse and went on to read modern history at Christ Church, Oxford. As a foreign reporter he specialised in Africa and the Middle East. A full-time author since the early 1990s, he has written a number of highly acclaimed biographies and lives in North London.