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Thoughts on the new 007 range of “resort wear” by Orlebar Brown. Orlebar Brown’s association with 007 started a pair of swimming shorts seen on screen for a brief few seconds in Skyfall. While in Shanghai on the trail of a hit man, Bond swims lengths in his hotel pool. But while the company’s Setter […]

Javier E Trujillo reviews issue 3 of Dynamite’s new comic book series. 007 and Oddjob are still at odds chasing after the smuggler and his case. Will their bosses finally get them to cooperate and not try to kill each other? Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Marc Laming Colorist: Roshan Kurichiyanil Letterer: Ariana Maker Logo Designer: […]

A look at the drinks consumed by James Bond in Daniel Craig’s second outing as 007. The follow up to Casino Royale starts with Bond in an Aston Martin DBS and a number of Alfa Romeos in hot pursuit. When he eventually gets the now battered DBS to a safe house in Siena, Bond opens […]

Just days before the start of Secret Cinema’s immersive screenings of Casino Royale I was given the chance to test drive Aston Martin’s current models. Ask anyone to tell you what comes to mind when you mention James Bond. One of the top responses is sure to be Aston Martin. It’s easily the brand most […]

Eoghan Lyng reviews a book looking at Timothy Dalton’s two outings as 007. Finally, someone gets the Timothy Dalton films. Through Cary Edwards’ monograph, readers are invited on a methodological study through the narratives, strengths, virtues and zeitgeists presented throughout the two Dalton films. Sharply written, sharply presented, sharply edited, it sharply delves into the […]

Javier Trujillo reviews issue 2 of Dynamite’s new comic book series. 007 and Oddjob cross paths again in pursuit of the Russian smuggler with the mysterious case! Who will gain the upper hand? Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Marc Laming Colorist: Tridna Farrell Letterer: Ariana Maher Logo designer: Geoff Harkins Covers: Dave Johnson, Marguerite Sauvage, Clayton […]

Guest writer Brendan Edwards looks at how a chance encounter with John Barry led Shirley Bassey to sing the theme for Moonraker. Shirley Bassey has a special place in the hearts of many James Bond fans. The Welsh singer has performed more James Bond theme songs than any other performer, three in total with Goldfinger (1964), […]

Pete Brooker recently interviewed the editor of the newly launched Thunderballs James Bond Picture Archive for the From Tailors With Love podcast. In the extracts below Marty explains to Pete Brooker how a shelved podcast led to the unofficial Thunderballs James Bond Picture Archive. He also recalls his early experiences with Bond, and talks about what he’d like to see in Bond 25. For […]

Javier Trujillo reviews the first of Dynamite’s new comic book series.   James Bond is back in action, on the hunt for the terrorist organization Oru! Who is the charismatic and deadly secret agent that is getting in his way? Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Marc Laming Colorist: Tridna Farrell Letterer: Ariana Maher Logo designer: Geoff […]

Guest writer Brendan Edwards delves into the history of Corgi’s best selling toy car. By the time Goldfinger was released at in 1965, the James Bond movies were already renowned for having beautiful women, exotic locations, and lots of action. In Goldfinger, the producers introduced a new element to the series, by giving Bond a […]