James Bond and Popular Culture

<p> The most recognizable fictional spy and one of the longest running film franchises James Bond has inspired a host of other pop culture contributions including <I>Doctor Who</I> (the Jon Pertwee era) the animated television comedy series <I>Archer</I> Matt Kindt's comic book series <I>Mind MGMT</I> Japan's <I>Nakano Spy School Films</I> the 1960s Italian Eurospy genre and the recent <I>007 Legends</I> video game. This collection of new essays analyzes Bond's phenomenal literary and filmic influence over the past 50-plus years. The 14 essays are categorized into five parts: film television literature lifestyle (emphasis on fashion and home decor) and the Bond persona reinterpreted.</p>