Ian Fleming’s London

Ian Fleming's London is an illustrated fold-out guide which offers a unique glimpse into the world that shaped both Ian Fleming and his most famous creation.

Ian Fleming’s life was in many aspects very similar to that of his creation, James Bond. They smoked the same cigarettes, drank the same cocktails, and went to the same restaurants. Much of the London that Fleming knew exists today, and with this guide, you can visit his tailor, drink at his favourite bar, buy his preferred aftershave, even loiter outside his flat.

The illustrated, fold-out guide tours some of London’s wealthiest neighbourhoods, places immune to change, that would be immediately recognisable to Fleming 60 years after his death in 1964.

And Ian Fleming’s London brings to vivid life the agent known as 007, whose habits and preferences so mirror that of his creator.

The guide can be ordered on HerbLester.com (shipping date: 21 October 2024).

This is the third in Herb Lester's collection of guides to the great London spy novelists, which also includes John le Carré’s London and Lamb’s London – which explores the city as it appears in Mick Herron’s Slough House novels.

See all guides on HerbLester.com