SOLO HITS THE U.S. STORES IN 30 DAYS

SOLO HITS THE U.S. STORES IN 30 DAYS

September 7, 2013- Well, we are in the home stretch.   William Boyd's highly anticipated, authorized James Bond thriller SOLO will hit the U.S. stores and online booksellers on October 8th, several weeks after it's overseas release.     It is the hope of 007 fans everywhere that the book's release will be just the booster shot they need to hold them over until the release of EON Productions' Bond24 in 2015.  The World Of Bond will bring you a review shortly after the release of SOLO. 

Happy Birthday Mr Bond: Sean Connery Turns 83!

Happy Birthday Mr Bond: Sean Connery Turns 83!

August 25, 2013- While Sean Connery is an accomplished actor and producer, whose diverse body of work is beloved by people all over the world, his most notable film accomplishment, to date, is that his 1962 portrayal of Ian Fleming's Secret Agent in Dr. No transformed film history forever.  While people around the world were familiar with the character of James Bond from the written works, that exposure pales in comparison to the familiarity of people to the character as a result of the 50 year film legacy launched by the compelling performance of this dashing, witty, rugged, Scottish Actor who was, virtually, unknown at the time he took the role.  His James Bond was beloved, and set a high standard for his 5 predecessors to follow.  For many Sean Connery IS James Bond.

Sean Connery's work outside of the World of Bond is memorable, and have earned him an Academy Award, 3 Golden Globes, and 2 BAFTA Awards.  Scores of fans, who never even knew him as James Bond were stunned by his award winning performance in The Untouchables (1987).

Happy Birthday, Mr Bond!  We look forward to what the remainder of your "third act" will bring.

In Memoriam: Bond Stuntman Mark Sutton

In Memoriam:  Bond Stuntman Mark Sutton

August 17, 2013-    The World of Bond honors the memory of Mark Sutton, 42, stuntman who excited the world with a thrilling skydive, as James Bond, to open the London Olympics in 2012.  Mark died in a stunt accident on August 14, 2013 in Switzerland.  People all over the world have shared memories of this thoughtful, gentle, professional and man.

Which Bond Theme Song Is #1?

Which Bond Theme Song Is #1?

While I pride myself in knowing a bit about James Bond, I know almost nothing about music.  My musical knowledge is paltry and my tastes are usually out of sync with just about everyone and anyone.  What I do know is that the Bond song theme has become as associated with the culture of the Bond films as the Walther PPK.  Major musical powerhouses from Paul McCartney to Madonna have been been entrusted to create and perform a memorable theme song that captures the essence of the film title and the spirit of the world's most famous secret agent.  Some of these experiments have resulted in theme songs that transcend the genre and become popular hits in their own right; others not so much.  Below are some of the more recognizable Bond Theme Songs by popular artists.   Vote and decide your favorite.  I will reveal the winner on June 8, 2013.

Which Bond Theme Song is #1?
	Goldginger- Shirley Bassey
	Thunderball - Tom Jones
	You Only Live Twice-Nancy Sinatra
	Live & Let Die-Wings
	Nobody Does It Better (The Spy Who Loved Me)-Carly Simon
	For Your Eyes Only-Sheena Easton
	A View To A Kill-Duran Duran
	Goldeneye-Tina Turner
	Die Another Day-Madonna
	Skyfall-Adele
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The opportunity to sing the Bond theme is so coveted that the next Bond film project has not even been announced yet and Bonnie Tyler has been rumored to have reached out to producers to request the opportunity to get a crack at the song even though Adele is widely considered the favorite, as the Craig Era's answer to Shirley Bassey.