A selection of articles about James Bond.
If you want to know all about the clothes the Bond wears in the novels and the movies, how he wears it, where he buys it, how you can find a budget solution to this wardrobe, which gun's Bond uses, where he travels and how he works out in the fitness room, then these articles are essential reading material. New: check out the new Bond Lifestyle Casino Strategy series.

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FEATURED ARTICLE 24-04-2010
Bonding the Boring
by W. Adam Mandelbaum Esq.
Let's face it, no matter what we do, no matter where we are, a large part of what we do is rather boring. W. Adam Mandelbaum Esq. shows you how to make the boring more Bond!
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Skiing: Part II
In Part I of 'Skiing,' Joseph Darlington (aka Head of Section, BeingJamesBond.com) focused on the importance of getting yourself into good shape, and how to put together a respectable ski outfit that would make James Bond proud. Now, it's time to hit the slopes. continue

Skiing: Part I
What is it about skiing that is so quintessential to the world of James Bond? As one unknown author so perfectly put it, skiing is part adrenaline, part sensuality. Joseph Darlington (aka Head of Section, BeingJamesBond.com) gives you some insights in the world of skiing and tries to prepare you for your first day out on the slopes. continue

The mystery of the missing Goldfinger Aston Martin
As mysterious as the iconic film character, James Bond himself, the theft of the classic 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is one of the most baffling cases of grand theft auto recognized today. The high-profile crime stumped Boca Raton Police Department, residents and auto enthusiasts alike, as the co-star of several James Bond films dissappeared from the Boca Raton Airport Hangar in June of 1997. Over the past four decades, the DB5 has generated a high level of celebrity, and just like a movie star, its history seethes with twists, turns and of course, scandal. continue

Texas Hold'em Poker: Part III
In part two of 'Texas hold'em', Joseph Darlington (aka Head of Section, BeingJamesBond.com) discussed the specifics of Texas Hold'em poker, learned how to play, and outlined beginning strategies. Now he gets into the fun part: the advanced strategies of Texas Hold'em poker, including bluffing and "tells." continue  |  casino strategy series

Texas Hold'em Poker: Part II
In part one of 'Texas hold'em', Joseph Darlington (aka Head of Section, BeingJamesBond.com) discussed the basics of poker, the winning poker hands, and the techniques behind betting and folding. Now he gets into the specifics of Texas hold'em poker. continue  |  casino strategy series

Your Daily Double-O-Seven
Bond isn't always crashing cars, dodging bullets, saving the world, or servicing the ladies. He does everyday stuff also, just like we all do. So, if we want to be more like Bond, we should also be doing the kind of everyday stuff he does. continue

The Unwritten Rules of Live Poker Games
Markus Hartmaier visits the beautiful James Bond island in Thailand as featured in the movie The Man With The Golden Gun and explores the secret route to the real Scaramanga beach. continue

The Unwritten Rules of Live Poker Games
Other than the rules of the game itself, there are very few rules in online poker - since you are playing by yourself on your own computer, you can pretty much do and behave however you want. At a live poker game, however, things are quite a bit different. There are certain rules and ideas adhered to that, while unstated, are accepted by everyone at the table. Even though you seldom have to dress up and be as classy as James Bond, there are certain rules of etiquette that you need to be aware of before you take a seat at a texas hold em poker table.
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Texas Hold'em Strategy
In the last decade, Texas Hold’em poker has grown in popularity. Grandfathers and grandsons alike appear to be playing on the same table. Even James Bond himself plays the game. In Casino Royale, Bond makes a straight flush in the final hand to beat the bad guy Le Chiffre. But before you start playing evil terrorists for millions of dollars, you need to master the basic Holdem strategies. continue  |  casino strategy series

Something's missing without a mission
by W. Adam Mandelbaum Esq.
Wheels, wardrobe, Walther, women. That stuff takes you a long way to living like Bond, but if you don't have a mission-something compelling to perform-well then, you're all dressed up and no place to go - unlike Bond. continue

From a view to a thrill
by Andrew Warren
Bond leads an intensely physical life, and takes personal pleasure in engaging in many enjoyable, yet somewhat strenuous activities, sporting and otherwise. Although climbing the looming rocks of St. Cyril, or fighting on the back of a plane in mid-air are beyond the scope of most of us, this article will detail some simple but exciting physical activities that almost any of us may engage in, and allow us a safe taste of the thrilling life of a globe trotting spy. continue

Dressing like Bond
by King and Allen
To dress like James Bond is to dress with absolute timeless style. From the Antony Sinclair (Ian Fleming's Savile Row tailor) days of Dr. No to Tom Ford's latest designs for Daniel Craig in Quantum of Solace, 007's suits have always exuded understated cool. Even Roger Moore's suits by Mayfair legend Douglas Hayward were beautiful - it was the rest of his wardrobe that made him look so naff! continue

Licence to Chill
by Marq Riley
Marq Riley finds more than a quantum of solace at the mesmerizing new Elixir Spa 007. continue

Quantum of Solace on a budget
by David Zaritsky
David Zaritsky explains how anyone, with a very modest budget, can look the part of Bond as he does in Quantum of Solace, acting as a resource for those that are experiencing the recession we are living in BUT who have not lost their desire to dress well. continue 

Autumn Bonding - Lifestyle Tips for Older Agents
by W. Adam Mandelbaum Esq.
As of this writing, Roger Moore is over 80, and Sean Connery is 78. Unlike the cinema Bond, whose look forever hovers somewhere in the late 30s, real agents get older. But even though there may be snow on the roof at Piz Gloria, you can still enjoy a great downhill ride. You can still be a Senior Service Bond, and enjoy an "oh oh" lifestyle, without having too often to say "ow ow." continue

Is the Poker Game in Casino Royale Realistic?
In the fierce Texas Hold'em game in Casino Royale, James Bond looks down on a board showing As Ah 8s 6s 4s. The player to his left moves all in for $6 million, another player calls, and Bond's nemesis across the table mini-raises it up to $12 million. 007 over $40 million in his stack and is pondering what to do... continue  |  casino strategy series

The Bond Blueprint
What makes Bond, James Bond...Is it his charm? Is it his cunning skill at outwitting his enemies? The way he has with women? You could be James Bond, the man all guys want to be, and all girls want to be with, just follow his footsteps and you too could become as dangerous and sophisticated. continue

The wardrobe of Quantum of Solace
by Duncan Campbell
An exclusive article revealing some new brands and items from the Quantum of Solace wardrobe, including clothes from Bond, the girls and the villains! continue

James Bond's Britain
by Max Wooldridge
In China it's the Year of the Rat and the forthcoming Olympics - but in Britain, quiet commemorations of another kind are going on in honour of one of Britain's finest exports - the fictional spy, James Bond - aka, 007. continue

The Bond Walthers
by Jonathan
The subject of Bonds personal firearms has in the past become a heated debate, much akin to the ongoing Omega/Rolex debacle. Everyone has their favourites, be it iconic, practical, real or looks alone. In this brief article the different Walthers (apart from the P5) that Bond has used extensively will be compared, and the merits of them as concealed pistols in the real world examined. Read how to get your hands on a highly detailed copy, or a deactivated version of the real thing. continue

Texas Hold'em Poker: Part I
by Joseph Darlington
Texas hold'em is a game of risk that forces players to rely on skill, strategy, and even patience, rather than mere blind luck, making this the perfect game for the modern version of a classic James Bond thriller. continue  |  casino strategy series

Bond for a day - Being 007 on a short stay schedule
by W. Adam Mandelbaum Esq.
While it's great to be able to get away for a few weeks and play Bond in luxurious exotic locations, it's not always possible to do so. But, with a little work and imagination, we can have mini-vacations without much traveling or expense, where we can play "Bond for a Day." (Or even just a few hours). continue

Seq chapter - the gospel according to Sir James
by W. Adam Mandelbaum Esq.
For those who wish to be more like Bond, what better source of advice than that of his "own" which we find in the Ian Fleming books? Amidst all of the action (violent and otherwise) in which we find 007, there are his gems of quips, comments and counsel, mandates and maxims that can aid the would be Bond on his road to greater Bondom. continue

The film Bond workout versus the real Bond workout?
by Drew Price
After the release of Casino Royale many people we wondering what type of training Daniel Craig (DC) had done to get into shape for the part of 007. Read the facts in this article about fitness excercises that you can do yourself to get in shape like Bond! continue

Add more Bond to your lifestyle portfolio
by W. Adam Mandelbaum Esq.
Let's say you've got the wine and the women and the wardrobe like Bond. What else can get you there? continue

The Psychology of Collecting Goldfinger
by David Zaritsky
Ask even the most casual of Bond fans what their favorite Bond film is and chances are they will say Goldfinger. It may be something to do with the incredible story line, the brassy title song, the classic villain or Connery's spot on portrayal of everyone's super spy. Or it may just be the perfect combination of gadgetry and style that hooks a person and reels them in. After all, the most indelible images of Goldfinger are the DB5 and Oddjob's hat (ok, maybe a naked gold girl as well, I'll give you that). So, with so many iconic images and objects filling the screen surely there would be an unstoppable pull to collect representations of these items... and there is! continue

007 Style Operational Awareness
by Glenn McGovern
Okay, so you wear a finely tailored suit with a handsome Swiss made watch clasped to your wrist. Perhaps you are even fortunate enough to be in the company of a beautiful and exotic woman driving a venomous Aston Martin. You feel that this is what it must be like to live like James Bond, but in reality you have only acquired a glimpse. This is because lifestyle is much more than the physical accoutrements... continue

Magnoli Clothiers
by David Zaritsky
If James Bond Tailoring Has a Name it is Indy Magnoli. At least that is how I imagine the tag line if the Magnoli Garments had a poster of themselves... continue

Morning at Turnbull and Asser
by David Zaritsky
David Zaritsky visits the New York Turnbull & Asser store to get his Casino Royale shirt altered, and realizes he is in Bond heaven when he meets... continue

Casino Royale On a Budget - Part 2
by David Zaritsky
Most of us do not have an unlimited stipend for a Bond lifestyle so we often have to compromise and that is what this article is about. This is not an article about how to find the correct shirt, suit or sunglasses from Casino Royale. This is a description of how anyone, with a very modest budget, can look the part of Bond as he did in Casino Royale.
Part 2: M's Apartment, Bahama's Gambling, Boat Scene, Last Scene, Vesper Wear... continue

Casino Royale On a Budget - Part 1
by David Zaritsky
Most of us do not have an unlimited stipend for a Bond lifestyle so we often have to compromise and that is what this article is about. This is not an article about how to find the correct shirt, suit or sunglasses from Casino Royale. This is a description of how anyone, with a very modest budget, can look the part of Bond as he did in Casino Royale. continue

The Spy who came out of the Closet - Part 5
by Bill Tanner
Bond gets real: the suits in Casino Royale - and how we got there.
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The Spy who came out of the Closet - Part 4
by Bill Tanner
It's not what Bond wears, but the way that he wears it.
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The Spy who came out of the Closet - Part 3
by Bill Tanner
Living the life and becoming a man of the cloth.
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The Spy who came out of the Closet - Part 2
by Bill Tanner
Bond's Suits - the cinematic versions.
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The Spy who came out of the Closet - Part 1
by Bill Tanner
A glimpse into the world of James Bond's clothing, starting with this look at the suits of the novels.
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The Casino Royale Lifestyle Guide
by David Zaritsky
As someone who works in the marketing industry it often frustrates me to see the incomplete channels brands use to merchandise their products. As a collector of James Bond pieces and wardrobe it becomes doubly frustrating to see the lack of "NOISE" a brand puts around their product when it is tied to one of the Bond movies. Having a sweepstakes or one landing page on a web site is not optimizing the client experience for those seeking to acquire said products. In addition there is a lack of enterprise wide direction on how a Bond fan can see the "lifestyle" landscape of products and offerings through a shared site- a virtual handbook or catalog of Bond wares. continue

Living Like Bond - Part 3
by David Zaritsky
David Zaritsky describes how to make any (business) trip into an exciting Bond adventure. The following travel tips are specifically for the individual who wants to live like Bond when 'on the road'. continue

Living Like Bond - Part 2
by David Zaritsky
The click clacketing of the computer resounded through the small room. Nervously, he looked up from the screen to peer out of the office window into the bustling hallway, already filled with people. Seemingly their eyes bore into him, casting suspicion his way as he used his laptop to search furiously for the object of his mission. Suddenly it loomed before him on the liquid screen...but was he too late? Surely at any moment one of the surly characters in the hallway would burst into his office foiling his moves. With only 30 seconds to go before the mission would be compromised he made his move. Bid accepted and won! I was the proud owner of the Dunhill belt as seen in Tomorrow Never Dies. Whew, almost lost that auction, but did it just in time before that big marketing meeting in three minutes. continue

Living Like Bond
by David Zaritsky
A gentleman in his late thirties straightens his Turnbull and Asser tie as he sits in the leather chair. He glances down at his Omega Seamaster watch and peers over his Calvin Klein faux tortoiseshell glasses at the closed door to the boardroom. He readjusts his crossed legs gently scraping the underside of the table with his Church's Presley custom grade shoes and gently slips a business card out of his bespoke Magnoli Goldfinger suit. As he goes for his Parker Jotter pen on the table his Dunhill cufflinks peak out of his jacket, the Sea Island cotton of his Turnbull and Asser shirt follows shortly. Suddenly the door of the boardroom opens and several executives enter. One greets the gentlemen, 'Mr. Zaritsky, sorry to keep you waiting'. continue

How to get in touch with your inner 007
James Knight, The Sunday Times
If the latest Bond film makes you hanker after being a smooth superspy, the web can supply you with all you need! The Sunday Times' interesting article about living like Bond: How to get in touch with your inner 007. Read article on timesonline.co.uk

What would James Bond do?
by Amod Munga
For any of you chaps that have ever watched Oprah (oh, just admit it!), you may have noticed the debut of that terrifying phenomenon, metrosexualism. Cue crash of lightning and ominous roll of thunder. continue

The James Bond Style: For Your Eyes Only
By Chris Rovny
Get the Roger Moore Bond look from For Your Eyes Only with modern equivalent clothes.
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The Bond Code
by Philip Gardiner
The stories of James Bond are not just popular spy thrillers. The Bond Code is the remarkable tale of how Ian Fleming and his associations with the world of the occult actually led him to create a masterful series of clever clues, ciphers and codes within his novels, revealing a sacred truth discovered whilst searching for his own inner harmony. continue

Humour

James Bond Humour
by Ashley Pomeroy
Ten puns based around the titles of James Bond films, but they're puns about cars. Plus one. James Bond's five most demeaning codenames. Eight Q-Branch gadgets we do not see in the film. And much more! continue

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Big Girl 007
by Jeanette Winterson
My mission, and I chose to accept it, was to watch half a dozen Bond movies and summon up some firepower on the Bond women. continue

Bond...James Bond
by Gary Sassaman
I knew of James Bond before I actually saw one of his movies. I had heard about Dr. No and From Russia With Love. I had seen the paperback books with the large type and small illustration covers that my grandfather read. They didn't interest me. But the James Bond toys in the Sears "Wishbook" did. continue

Alternative James Bond stories

James Bond - Shaken and Stirred (Part 1)
by Matthew Williams
In the first of a three part series for Inside Time (the National Newspaper for Prisoners), Matthew Williams introduces super-hero James Bond, now forced to play a very different role... continue

James Bond - Shaken and Stirred (Part 2)
by Matthew Williams
In the second of a three part series for Inside Time, Matthew Williams' super-hero James Bond, serving seven years for manslaughter and abandoned by the Ministry, finds himself in Full Sutton facing an uncomfortable encounter with a psychologist... continue

James Bond - Shaken and Stirred (Part 3)
by Matthew Williams
In the final part of his series for Inside Time, Matthew Williams' super-hero James Bond, having survived the rigours of Belmarsh and Full Sutton, now samples the delights of Wakefield and Long Lartin before ending his illustrious career in a manner he could never have dreamed possible! continue