James Bond - 1964 First Editions
James Bond - 1964 First Book Club Editions
I went away for a few days and stayed in an apartment overlooking the sea in Porlock, Somerset.
On the top book shelf, there were 4 James Bond books written by Ian Fleming.
I have seen most of the films but having never read any of the books, I decided to read "You Only Live Twice". It is a superb book. Nothing like the film, which was written to entertain cinema audiences by Roald Dahl.
Bond at his best for me.
The title of the book comes from the 17th Century Japanese poet, Matsuo Basho who wrote:-
"You only live twice,
Once when you are born,
And once when you look death in the face."
The 300 year old poem inspired Ian Fleming who took the first line as the title to his book and the poem is again referred to in the book by Bond when dealing with a Japanese ally.
James Bond - 1964 First Editions
James Bond - 1964 First Book Club Editions
I went away for a few days and stayed in an apartment overlooking the sea in Porlock, Somerset.
On the top book shelf, there were 4 James Bond books written by Ian Fleming.
I have seen most of the films but having never read any of the books, I decided to read "You Only Live Twice". It is a superb book. Nothing like the film, which was written to entertain cinema audiences by Roald Dahl.
Bond at his best for me.
The title of the book comes from the 17th Century Japanese poet, Matsuo Basho who wrote:-
"You only live twice,
Once when you are born,
And once when you look death in the face."
The 300 year old poem inspired Ian Fleming who took the first line as the title to his book and the poem is again referred to in the book by Bond when dealing with a Japanese ally.