Moran, Christopher R. (2013) Ian Fleming and the public profile of the CIA. Journal of Cold War Studies, Volume 15 (Number 1). pp. 119-146. doi:10.1162/JCWS_a_00310 ISSN 1520-3972.

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Abstract

This article represents the first major analysis of the appearance of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the James Bond novels of British spy fiction writer Ian Fleming. The article shows that Fleming was remarkably influential during the early Cold War in establishing the public profile of the CIA. The novels, which include manifold references to the agency and its staff, were published at a time when the CIA kept out of the public limelight and when other cultural forms, including Hollywood, refrained from making too much fanfare about intelligence matters. Drawing on recently declassified material, including the papers of fabled CIA Director Allen Dulles, the article demonstrates that the agency took a keen interest in Bond, even drawing inspiration from his adventures and the novels' depictions of technology.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	United States. Central Intelligence Agency, Fleming, Ian, 1908-1964
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Cold War Studies
Publisher:	MIT Press
ISSN:	1520-3972
Official Date:	2013
Dates:	Date Event 2013 Published
Volume:	Volume 15
Number:	Number 1
Page Range:	pp. 119-146
DOI:	10.1162/JCWS_a_00310
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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