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The Politics of James Bond: From Fleming's Novels to the Big Screen | 
 enlarge | Author: Jeremy Black
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 263371
Media: Paperback
Pages: 228
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.6
ISBN: 080326240X
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780803262409
ASIN: 080326240X
Publication Date: July 31, 2005
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 A must for all Bond Fans May 28, 2004
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is a real must for all true James Bond fans. It is well written and researched by Black, and goes into the key points of how Bond has matured in his years on film to adjust to the changing world political climate.
 A worthwhile venture into the academic world of 007. February 8, 2001
Mr A Rhodes (Pencoed, Bridgend United Kingdom)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
Jeremy Black is clearly an accomplished author on a variety of historical subjects, and he has taken a detour into a subject far removed from many of those that he normally deals with. The Politics of Bond is an excellent introduction into many of the key themes featrured in the Bond films. Bond is often regarded as a cliche in cinema and is often treated far too lightly, despite the fact that the films are amongst the most political of films and the most historically significant in the way that they have dealt with historical circumstances. Jeremy Black is the first author to attempt and succeed in assessing the issues surrounding gender in the Bond films, and his insight is highly informative and interesting. There are many good points within this book, specifically regarding that of gender, and there are many interesting insights given into the original literary sources and the world of Bond in general. There are, however, deficiencies in this book, mainly due to lengthy plot relation, a limited bibliography and discussion of the genre as a whole. Also, the actor-led structure of the book hides some of Jeremy Black's excellent arguments on various themes, particularly concerning British decline as a world power. Setting these criticisms aside, anyone wanting to gain a true insight into a growing field of academic and historical interest should certainly buy and read this book.
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