Synopses & Reviews
Many of Ian Fleming?s short stories have been the inspiration for the extremely successful James Bond film franchise, and included in this collection are such stories as
Octopussy, The Living Daylights, and
For Your Eyes Only. The title story,
Quantum of Solace, lends its name to the upcoming James Bond film, slated to release in Fall 2008. This collection will be published to coincide with the film?s release, as well as to continue Penguin?s centenary celebrations of Fleming?s birth.
Synopsis
Many of Ian Fleming's short stories have been the inspiration for the extremely successful James Bond film franchise, and included in this collection are such stories as "Octopussy," "The Living Daylights," and "For Your Eyes Only." The title story, "Quantum of Solace," lends its name to the James Bond film.
About the Author
Ian Fleming (1908-1964), the creator of the world's best known secret agent, joined Naval Intelligence and served throughout World War II, finally earning the rank of commander. Much of the James Bond material was drawn directly from Fleming's experiences as an intelligence officer.