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OverviewThe Moonraker project has a millionaire backer, the war hero Sir Hugo Drax-a man who, it seems, cheats at cards. With a ballistic rocket at stake, Sir Hugo's exposure could threaten Britain's latest defense system, so James Bond is asked to investigate. Moving from London's most exclusive gambling club to a missile silo on the Channel coast, 007 and his Special Branch assistant, Gala Brand, discover there's more to Drax than meets the eye. This audiobook includes an exclusive bonus interview with Bill Nighy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Professor of Organic Chemistry Ian Fleming (University of Manchester UK) , Bill NighyPublisher: Ian Fleming Ltd. Imprint: Ian Fleming Ltd. Edition: Library Edition Volume: 3 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 16.80cm Weight: 0.277kg ISBN: 9781481507318ISBN 10: 1481507311 Publication Date: 01 September 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsIf you've forgotten how wonderful Fleming's books are as books, you are in for a huge treat. Bill Nighy's James Bond is a man who knows he can fail, a man who might not get the girl. That quality marries beautifully with Fleming's high-octane plotting, Cold-War style. There's a duel between Bond's souped-up Bentley and the ghastly Sir Hugo Drax's Mercedes, which Nighy makes hair-raising. Even better is a veddy British scene in which Bond must catch Drax cheating at cards at a London gentlemen's club. Drax and his crypto-fascist henchmen are cartoonish, red meat to Nighy; the voice he creates for the loathsome Krebs is particularly entertaining. Most impressively, Nighy convinces you that this Bond is a real human being. -- AudioFile Do not miss this...Mr. Fleming continues to be irresistibly readable. -- Observer (London) Fleming is splendid; he stops at nothing. -- New Statesman Author InformationIan Fleming (1908-1964) was born in London and educated at Eton and Sandhurst. During World War II, he served in British Naval Intelligence, playing a key role in shaping the prototype CIA. His wide-ranging, fast-paced life would provide the backdrop for his beloved spy novels featuring the perennially charming James Bond. Bill Nighy is an award-winning British character actor who has appeared on stage and television as well as in film. His performance in the hit film Love Actually earned him a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor. His other credits include Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Shaun of the Dead, The Constant Gardener, Underworld, Valkyrie, and many more. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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