Martinis Girls and Guns Author:Martin &. Morecombe Sterling, Gary Morecambe In the mid-1900s, an unknown writer called Ian Fleming sat down to write "Casino Royale", giving birth to one of the most famous fictional characters ever created. James Bond became a worldwide icon, defeating enemies and seducing women - and audiences - with his combination of style, wry wit and understated cool. Bond soon eclipsed his creator,... more » progressing from page to screen ten years later, immortalised through Sean Connery's performances, then Roger Moore's and most recently Pierce Brosnan's. "Martinis, Girls and Guns" is a guide to the "world of Bond", featuring extraordinary individuals - including Connery, Moore, Brosnan, Cubby Broccoli and Fleming. It also contains films and stills from the early years, presenting an entertaining history of a unique literary and cinematic icon.« less