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“The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three
in the morning.” These were the initial words committed to paper
which would lead to the first book involving the adventures of a
British Secret Service agent named James Bond. Author Ian Fleming,
a former Naval Intelligence Officer, had been percolating the idea for
some time, drawing on his own operational service for inspiration. He
completed the final draft of
Casino Royale
in March 1952. However,
he was unsure whether the general public would have an appetite for
his Cold War-themed spy fiction. 64 years and 24 official films later,
it’s safe to say the masses weren’t just hungry for Bond’s escapades,
but voracious. This month, Daniel Craig returns to the iconic role for
the fourth (and final?) time in
Spectre
. And despite the uncertainty
surrounding his future as 007, fans need not fear that the series
will slip off the radar. It’s not just nostalgia that has driven Bond’s
longevity and success; it’s also the franchise’s ability to refresh itself
(and its lead actor) by reflecting evolving social expectations and
acceptability. In
Skyfall
, supervillain Raoul Silva asks 007 what his
hobby is. “Resurrection!” replies Bond.
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