Talk of the Devil : the collected writings of Ian Fleming / Ian Fleming ; introduction by Adam Gopnik.
"A fascinating collection of rarely seen journalism, travel writing, short stories, and more by Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series. Ian Fleming was best known for bringing to life the legendary character of James Bond, one of the most beloved and enduring icons of our time, but he was perhaps even more interesting than his creation. His career in naval intelligence and extensive travels around the world gave Fleming a keen eye and the authority to write on a wide range of topics beyond Bond's adventures. This collection contains a selection of journalism and other writings by Fleming, covering his wartime experiences, reflections on crime and espionage, and the process of writing his novels, among other topics. Readers will feel like they are right beside Fleming, immersed in his world as he works to meet the deadline for his next Bond novel, or participates in a mortifying golf tournament, or befriends an octopus in his beloved Jamaica. He was a man of the times, and these pieces encapsulate a bygone era through the lens of his observant gaze. A black-and-white photo section gives dimension to the man behind the myth, bringing life to his words and providing a unique glimpse into Fleming's world"-- Dust jacket flap.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780063299184
- ISBN: 0063299186
- Physical Description: xii, 304 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First William Morrow hardcover [edition].
- Publisher: New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2025.
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction -- Two stories -- On World War Two -- On crime and espionage -- On writing -- On travel and treasure -- On other matters.Introduction / by Adam Gopnik -- Two stories: A poor man escapes ; The shameful dream -- On World War Two: Letter to The Times ; Memorandum to Colonel Donovan ; The Dieppe raid ; Intrepid -- On crime and espionage: The secrets of Interpol ; Airline detective ; The great policeman ; Soviet espionage Incorporated ; Gary Powers and the big lie -- On writing: Foreign news ; Mudscape with figures ; Bang bang, kiss kiss ; The heart of the Mata ; Trouble in Havana ; Raymond Chandler ; The guns of James Bond ; The seven deadly sins ; The art, or the craft, of writing thrillers ; Some caen, some cain't -- On travel and treasure: Where shall John go? ; Diving through twenty-two centuries ; Eldollarado ; Treasure hunt at Creake Abbey ; The caves of adventure ; Full fathom five ; Adventure in the sun ; More adventures in the sun ; Treasure hunt in Eden ; Introducing Jamaica ; The perplexing date line -- On other matters: The organisation of a foreign news service ; Partner! You have triumphed my ace ; Dangerous know-how ; Preface to The education of a poker player ; Nightmare among the enemy ; When did you stop eating your wife? ; Death is so permanent ; Automobilia ; If I were prime minister ; Six questions ; Envoi.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Old Fort Branch Library | 823.91 FLE (Text) | 37810438165853 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | 828 FLEMING (Text) | 31781069696803 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Haynes Branch Library | 828.914 F (Text)
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38801102142053 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | 828.914 F (Text) | 33258035511307 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| High Point Library | 828.914 Fleming (Text) | 30519010971797 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Lenoir Library | 828.914 Fl (Text) | 50669013572988 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Margaret and James Harper, Jr. Library | 823.914 FLE (Text) | 31421621472258 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Mills River Branch | 828.914 F (Text) | 33258035511308 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| North Regional Library | 828 FLEMING (Text) | 31781069696795 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Troutman Branch Library | F FLEMING (Text) | 33114018934216 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
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