The James Bond Phenomenon: A Critical Reader (Paperback)

~ Christoph Lindner (Author)

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"Christoph Lindner's anthology is not only the ideal textbook for university or college courses on 007 but also an excellent case study in popular culture" --Christoph Laught, University of Liverpool

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Sean Connery’s tuxedo, Ursula Andress’ bikini, Oddjob’s bowler hat, and Q’s gadgets are just a few defining features of the 007 world examined in The James Bond Phenomenon. Drawn from the fields of literary, film, music, and cultural studies, the essays in this collection range from revitalized readings of Ian Fleming’s original spy novels to the analysis of Pussy Galore’s lesbianism, Miss Moneypenny’s filmic feminism, and Pierce Brosnan’s techno-fetishism. Together, the essays not only consider the James Bond novels and films in relation to their historical, political, and social contexts from the Cold War period onwards, but also examine the classic Bond canon from an array of theoretical perspectives.

This updated and expanded edition features new essays on a range of hot topics, including Daniel Craig’s debut as Bond, Playboy magazine’s obsession with the 007 lifestyle, Bond’s erotic Orientalism, and the rise of 007 video gaming.

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Product Details Paperback: 272 pages Publisher: Manchester University Press; 2nd Revised edition edition (November 24, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 0719080959 ISBN-13: 978-0719080951 Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,032,571 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Manchester University Press; 2nd Revised edition edition (November 24, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0719080959
• ISBN-13: 978-0719080951
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,032,571 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars book has special meaning, March 29, 2009

By	L. Bertsch (Hopkinsville, KY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The James Bond Phenomenon: A Critical Reader (Paperback)

I purchased this book for my son. It has special meaning for him since the author was one of his professor's in college. I think he was planning to get it autographed by his professor as well.

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful, August 30, 2007

By	bobby goren "bobby goren" (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The James Bond Phenomenon: A Critical Reader (Paperback)

don't pass up the opportunity to own this great book
about james bond and also ian fleming. no serious
007 fan should be without it. thanks to the author.