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Judges’ Comments
In this panoramic biography of the creator of the most charismatic 20th century hero, Nicholas Shakespeare adroitly shows how James Bond emerged from Fleming’s own life and career, both as reflection and compensation. New information from family archives and intelligence files more than justify this deeply felt and meticulous portrait.
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