James Bond: The Evolution of the World's Most Famous Spy

Originally intended to be a somewhat bland character who found himself in exciting situations, James Bond instead became the incomparable 007—the smooth-talking international spy and ladies’ man extraordinaire. James Bond follows the character’s evolution on the page and on the big screen and looks at the key players, memorable moments, and societal influences of the ongoing espionage saga.Inside James Bond:The origin and development of the Bond characterThe Bond books and short stories written by Ian Fleming and the authorized works produced by additional authorsThe twenty-three Bond movies and their box-office performanceMajor characters and other recurring roles and the actors who’ve portrayed themThe unforgettable Bond girls and the actresses behind themMusic, fashion, and other influential factorsJames Bond trivia and statistics

Annika Geiger grew up watching Bond films with her father, a fan of the franchise since its inception. After studying English and history at the University of California, Santa Barbara, it was Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ editing career and Annika’s own experience with editing friends’ essays that inspired her to become an editor. She now edits magazines and books and writes about lifestyle, historical, pet, and pop-culture topics. She lives by the beach with her husband and their senior cat. Annika’s favorite Bond film is For Your Eyes Only, and her actor of choice is Daniel Craig, much to her father’s dismay.