James Bond and Popular Culture - by Michele Brittany (Paperback)

About the Book

The most recognizable fictional spy and one of the longest running film franchises, James Bond has inspired a host of other pop culture contributions, including Doctor Who (the Jon Pertwee era), the animated television comedy series Archer, Matt Kindt's comic book series Mind MGMT, Japan's Nakano Spy School Films, the 1960s Italian Eurospy genre, and the recent 007 Legends video game. This collection of new essays analyzes Bond's phenomenal literary and filmic influence over the past 50-plus years. The 14 essays are categorized into five parts: film, television, literature, lifestyle (emphasis on fashion and home decor), and the Bond persona reinterpreted.

Book Synopsis

The most recognizable fictional spy and one of the longest running film franchises, James Bond has inspired a host of other pop culture contributions, including Doctor Who (the Jon Pertwee era), the animated television comedy series Archer, Matt Kindt's comic book series Mind MGMT, Japan's Nakano Spy School Films, the 1960s Italian Eurospy genre, and the recent 007 Legends video game. This collection of new essays analyzes Bond's phenomenal literary and filmic influence over the past 50-plus years. The 14 essays are categorized into five parts: film, television, literature, lifestyle (emphasis on fashion and home decor), and the Bond persona reinterpreted.

Review Quotes

"If the world of James Bond fascinates you, then James Bond and Popular Culture will certainly have sections to broaden your knowledge base and cultural awareness of the world's most famous secret agent. We certainly recommend the book as useful research for anyone keen to take their understanding of the influence of Fleming's creation to the next level."--Entertainment Focus

"The book offers a fascinating look at the spy who changed the world on multiple-levels and still managed to surprise audiences with each film."--Boyce McClain's Consumers' Collectors' Corner

"Unquestionably well researched and informative."--Cinema Retro

About the Author

Michele Brittany is the book review editor for the Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics and is the co-chair of the Ann Radcliffe Conference held in conjunction with Horror Writers Association's annual Stokercon. She lives in Glendale, Arizona.