Fan Phenomena: James Bond

Fan Phenomena: James BondFan Phenomena: James Bond explores the devoted fanbase that has helped make Bond what he is, offering a serious but wholly accessible take on the many different ways that fans have approached, appreciated, and appropriated Bond over the sixty years of his existence from the pages of Ian Fleming's novels to the screen. Including analyses of Bond as a lifestyle icon, the Bond brand, Bond inspired fan works, and the many versions of 007, the book reveals

<i>Tales of the Bark Lodges</i>

uncovering many untold stories

in Europe and Latin America

Exploring legendary Prague landmarks as they appear onscreen—including the Charles Bridge

Rounding out the volume are essays on key directors

looking at the tensions between celebrity activism and ground-level work and the relationship between celebrity philanthropy and cultural citizenship

tracing the ways people shape their cities

popular female dramatists

Peggy Shaw

The result is an indispensable companion to an unforgettable film

both literally and figuratively

This book addresses issues facing those interested in a multi-disciplinary approach to developing critical interventions in public space