Ian Fleming







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 Casino Royale
by Ian Fleming
avg rating 3.65 — 2,015 ratings — published 1953
58 editions
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From Russia With Love 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 Live and Let Die
by Ian Fleming
avg rating 3.55 — 1,000 ratings — published 1954
32 editions
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Goldfinger Goldfinger
by Ian Fleming
avg rating 3.64 — 931 ratings — published 1959
45 editions
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Doctor No Doctor No
by Ian Fleming
avg rating 3.61 — 922 ratings — published 1958
39 editions
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Moonraker Moonraker
by Ian Fleming
avg rating 3.47 — 843 ratings — published 1955
33 editions
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On Her Majesty's Secret Servic... 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 Diamonds Are Forever
by Ian Fleming
avg rating 3.43 — 793 ratings — published 1956
28 editions
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Thunderball Thunderball
by Ian Fleming
avg rating 3.72 — 690 ratings — published 1961
27 editions
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You Only Live Twice 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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"Mr Bond, they have a saying in Chicago: 'Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it’s enemy action.'"
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"Surround yourself with human beings. They are easier to fight for than principles"
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