Being James Bond: Volume One - Pocket Edition

Being James Bond: Volume One - Pocket Edition is a guidebook on living more like James Bond by mastering the same skills that Bond has. Written by Joseph Darlington (aka Head of Section), famous for his Being James Bond podcasts, and several articles on Bond Lifestyle.

'Being James Bond' is a 'How-to Guide' on anything James Bond can do, or has done, and serves as an instruction manual for the reader to make James Bond's knowledge and skills his own. This book, the first volume in a series of eight, is a collection of eight instructional essays on the various abilities of James Bond. In addition to the introduction chapter, 'Volume One' explores such topics as playing Texas hold'em poker, learning to ski, traveling to London, drinks and mixology, horseback riding, bungee jumping, and even learning to fly an airplane. Informative and fun, each chapter will bring the reader one step closer to being James Bond!

The 244-page book is also filled with positive testimonials from listeners of the 'Being James Bond' podcast, and is endorsed by Paul Kyriazi, film director and author of How to Live the James Bond Lifestyle, and Sandy Shepard, lifestyle trainer and author of Fempowerment: A Guide To Unleashing Your Inner Bond Girl and The Fempowerment Playbook.

Update 2025:  Updated Volume One and new Volume Two

Volume One - Updated Edition

Also, an updated version of Volume One is available which includes notes aboout SkyFall, SPECTRE and No Time To Die and is available on Amazon for $24.99.

Volume Two

In September 2025, author Joe Darlington has released the second edition: Being James Bond: Volume Two. which includes chapters on blackjack, golf, food and wine, riding a motorcycle, skydiving, sailing, and traveling to Paris and The Bahamas. 

Published by Joseph Darlington - SNS Publishing
Paperback, 244 pages