Ian Fleming
Ian Fleming
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The definitive biography of author Ian Fleming and the perfect read for anyone enjoying the Sky Atlantic biopic starring Dominic Cooper.
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Ian Fleming by Andrew Lycett
The definitive biography of author Ian Fleming and the perfect read for anyone enjoying the Sky Atlantic biopic starring Dominic Cooper. Ian Fleming's life was just as dramatic as that of his fictional creation, James Bond. Andrew Lycett's direct access to Fleming's family, friends and contemporaries has enabled him to reveal the truth behind the complicated facade of this enigmatic and remarkable man. With an extraordinary cast of characters, this is biography at is best - part history, part gossip and part an informed reassessment of one of this century's most celebrated yet mysterious personalities.
This is the definitive biography of Ian Fleming, a compelling and meticulously researched portrait of a fascinating and complex man
The only Fleming biography I have read which gets to the heart of this complex fascinating man
This is an exemplary biography, beautifully written, fast-paced, and extremely perceptive * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
A fascinating historical work * SUNDAY EXPRESS *
As good as any Bond novels, it proves that facts can be equally as fascinating as any fiction * SUNDAY MERCURY *
This excellent book.. is a moral tale of worldly success not bringing happiness and it is ably told ... the supporting cast is terrific * DAILY MAIL *
This is a revealing biography of a man who lived life in the fast lane * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
An impressive book, painstakingly researched and thoroughly convincing * INDEPENDENT *
As good as any Bond novels, it proves that facts can be equally as fascinating as any fiction * SUNDAY MERCURY *
This is a revealing biography of a man who lived life in the fast lane * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
The only Fleming biography I have read which gets to the heart of this complex fascinating man
This is an exemplary biography, beautifully written, fast-paced, and extremely perceptive * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
A fascinating historical work * SUNDAY EXPRESS *
As good as any Bond novels, it proves that facts can be equally as fascinating as any fiction * SUNDAY MERCURY *
This excellent book.. is a moral tale of worldly success not bringing happiness and it is ably told ... the supporting cast is terrific * DAILY MAIL *
This is a revealing biography of a man who lived life in the fast lane * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
An impressive book, painstakingly researched and thoroughly convincing * INDEPENDENT *
As good as any Bond novels, it proves that facts can be equally as fascinating as any fiction * SUNDAY MERCURY *
This is a revealing biography of a man who lived life in the fast lane * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
Andrew Lycett was educated at Charterhouse and went on to read modern history at Christ Church, Oxford. As a foreign reporter he specialised in Africa and the Middle East. A full-time author since the early 1990s, he has written a number of highly acclaimed biographies and lives in North London.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781857997835 |
| ISBN 10 | 1857997832 |
| Title | Ian Fleming |
| Author | Andrew Lycett |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 1996-11-04 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |