Ian Fleming
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born
May 28, 1908
died
August 12, 1964
gender
male
place of birth
Mayfair, London, The United Kingdom
genre
Mystery & Thrillers, Nonfiction, Children's Books
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Ian Lancaster Fleming was a British author, journalist and Second World War Navy Commander. Fleming is best remembered for creating the character of James Bond and chronicling his adventures in twelve novels and nine short stories. Additionally, Fleming wrote the children's story Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and two non-fiction books.
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Casino Royale by Ian Fleming avg rating 3.65 — 2,015 ratings — published 1953 58 editions |
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From Russia With Love by Ian Fleming avg rating 3.81 — 996 ratings — published 1957 33 editions |
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Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming avg rating 3.55 — 1,000 ratings — published 1954 32 editions |
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Goldfinger by Ian Fleming avg rating 3.64 — 931 ratings — published 1959 45 editions |
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Doctor No by Ian Fleming avg rating 3.61 — 922 ratings — published 1958 39 editions |
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Moonraker by Ian Fleming avg rating 3.47 — 843 ratings — published 1955 33 editions |
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On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming avg rating 3.81 — 757 ratings — published 1963 29 editions |
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Diamonds Are Forever by Ian Fleming avg rating 3.43 — 793 ratings — published 1956 28 editions |
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Thunderball by Ian Fleming avg rating 3.72 — 690 ratings — published 1961 27 editions |
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You Only Live Twice by Ian Fleming avg rating 3.72 — 655 ratings — published 1964 22 editions |
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"You only live twice:
Once when you're born
And once when you look death in the face."
— Ian Fleming (You Only Live Twice)
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Once when you're born
And once when you look death in the face."
— Ian Fleming (You Only Live Twice)
"Mr Bond, they have a saying in Chicago: 'Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it’s enemy action.'"
— Ian Fleming
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— Ian Fleming
"Surround yourself with human beings. They are easier to fight for than principles"
— Ian Fleming
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— Ian Fleming
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