This article is from the James Bond FAQ, by Michael Reed reed55@core.com with numerous contributions by others.
While Ian Fleming's creation began as a pulp fiction hero, there can be no
denying that it has been the big screen that has made James Bond among the
most recognizable characters in history. The films rank among the most
profitable and longest running for any series, and have made far more
adventures for fans than any other in the last half-century.
 
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