James Bond in the 21st Century: Why We Still Need 007Glenn Yeffeth, Leah Wilson The staying power of the world's most dashing secret agent and the evolution of the James Bond franchise are explored in this smart yet nostalgic collection of essays. Leading writers, including Raymond Benson, J.A. Konrath, Raelynn Hillhouse, and John Cox, discuss the ten sexiest Bond girls, the best villains, and the controversy surrounding the latest actor to play James Bond. Topics covered range from the playful—how to build a secret lair and avoid the perennial mistakes made by would-be world dominators—to the thought-provoking, such as Bond's place in the modern world, his Oedipal tendencies and perceived misogyny, and the unerring allure of the charming spy. |
Contents
Can the Cinematic Bond Ever Be the Literary Bond? | 3 |
The Sexual Subtext of 007 | 13 |
Bland James Bland | 23 |
The Spy Who Would Not Die | 33 |
Drink Like Bond | 45 |
What Are the Best and Worst Gadgets from Q Branch? | 73 |
Who Is the Sexiest Bond Girl? | 81 |
Who Is the Best Bond Villain? | 93 |
Performance Review | 125 |
So You Want to Be an Evil Genius | 135 |
I knew Julius No Julius No was a friend of mine Osama | 145 |
Dress Like Bond | 151 |
Nobody Does It Better | 163 |
An Englishmans Word Is His Bond | 171 |
Covalent Bonds | 181 |
Now More Than Ever | 189 |
Who Is the Best James Bond? | 101 |
Eat Like Bond | 113 |
Chinks in the Armor | 117 |
Acknowlegments | 199 |
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