Thunderball-Starring James Bond 007 by Ian Fleming [rare books]
Thunderball-Starring James Bond 007 by Ian Fleming [rare books]
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Thunderball is the ninth novel in Ian Fleming’s iconic James Bond series, first published in 1961. The story centers on the theft of two atomic bombs by the criminal organization SPECTRE, which demands a ransom from the United States and the United Kingdom. James Bond, MI6's elite agent 007, is dispatched to the Bahamas to investigate. There, he collaborates with CIA ally Felix Leiter to uncover the whereabouts of the stolen warheads. The novel introduces Ernst Stavro Blofeld, the enigmatic leader of SPECTRE, and features underwater combat, espionage, and Bond's encounters with adversaries like Emilio Largo and the alluring Dominetta Vitali. Thunderball is notable for its exploration of nuclear threats during the Cold War era and has been adapted into both a 1965 film and a 1983 remake, Never Say Never Again, starring Sean Connery.
About the Author:
Ian Lancaster Fleming (1908–1964) was a British author, journalist, and naval intelligence officer, best known for creating the fictional British secret agent James Bond. Born into a wealthy family, Fleming was educated at Eton and Sandhurst, and later worked for Reuters and as a stockbroker. During World War II, he served in British Naval Intelligence, experiences that deeply influenced his writing. In 1952, he published Casino Royale, the first of twelve Bond novels. Fleming's works, characterized by suspense, adventure, and espionage, became bestsellers and were adapted into a successful film series. He passed away in 1964, but his legacy endures through the enduring popularity of the James Bond franchise.
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