Talk of the Devil : the collected writings of Ian Fleming / Ian Fleming.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fleming, Ian, 1908-1964, author.

Contributor:

Gopnik, Adam, writer of introduction.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fleming, Ian, 1908-1964.

Fleming, Ian.

Authors, English--20th century.

Authors, English.

English essays.

Genre:

short stories.

Essays.

Travel writing.

Short stories.

Autobiographies.

Physical Description:

xii, 304 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First William Morrow hardcover [edition].

Other Title:

Collected writings of Ian Fleming.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : William Morrow, 2025.

Summary:

"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.

Contents:

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 Inc. ; 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.

ISBN:

9780063299184

0063299186

OCLC:

1495001760