Ian Fleming's Centenary

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Happy Birthday, 00Fleming

TIME.com celebrates the centenary of Ian Fleming with features on the British writer and his most famous creation, James Bond More »

Ian Fleming Exhibit

Ian Fleming used his wartime experiences in British naval intelligence to create the spy story to end all spy stories and spawn a global franchise with James Bond More »
Bond Week

He's saved the world two dozen times, all the while flirting and cracking jokes, sipping martinis and playing cards. On the eve of Quantum of Solace, we take a look back at the age of Bond, James Bond More »
Evil Geniuses and Silly Thugs: The Best Bond Villains

TIME's Richard Corliss surveys a half century of Bond films, arriving at the 10 most interesting villains More »
Um, Is That You Bond?

The new model of the British secret agent is neither suave nor funny. But in Casino Royale, he has his charms More »
James Bond: Escape Artist

For over 50 years, 007 has been foiling villains' spectacular attempts to kill him More »
Bond Keeps up His Silver Streak

After 25 years, the Bond formula remains stirring but not shaken More »