I could spent forever discussing all the things he did, especially about James Bond, so instead I suggest you check out the superb official website. Fleming had a major impact on British culture and there is a lot written about him. The first Bond novel, Casino Royal, was written in 1953, with one being released every year afterwards until 1966. He soon changed jobs again and became, unexpectedly, the personal assistant to the Director of the Naval Intelligence, a job that transformed his life. He left this position and worked in a bank in London before moving onto a stockbroker company. It was here he learnt the basics of journalism and relished in reporting on the espionage trial in Russia. Just before Fleming’s ninth birthday his father was killed in the First World War, and family friend and fellow officer, Winston Churchill wrote the obituary.įleming had a range of jobs, he attempted a career in the army, failing his officer’s exam and his attempt to get into the Foreign Office, he instead joined the Reuters news agency. Valentine was a Member of Parliment for Henley in London and they lived in the wealthy district of Mayfair. Born in 1908, Fleming was the second of four bothers to parents Valentine and Eve. However, writing novels is not how Fleming started out. Today marks the 106th birthday of author Ian Fleming, best known for his novels turned movies about 007 spy James Bond.

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