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Travis McGee heading for long-awaited screen test

Jul. 12, 2009
The late novelist John D. MacDonald's most famous character never made the leap to movies with anywhere near the success of Ian Fleming's James Bond, but that finally may change. Back in the 1960s, two hugely popular literary characters ruled the pages of more than 10 novels each. Though it was a...
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Book signed for 'real' 007 up for sale

Book signed for 'real' 007 up for sale

CALABASAS, Calif., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A first-edition British copy of "You Only Live Twice," inscribed by author Ian Fleming to the "real James Bond," is going up for auction.

Fleming had a hand in shaping OSS and CIA

LONDON, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- James Bond creator Ian Fleming used to claim, partly in jest, that he also helped create the CIA, but a new report indicates he probably wasn't kidding.
New James Bond book set to be published

New James Bond book set to be published

LONDON, May 27 (UPI) -- British author Sebastian Faulks said he wrote the new James Bond novel "Devil May Care" in six weeks.

Fleming family to cash in on 'Bond' novel

LONDON, May 18 (UPI) -- The newest James Bond novel should financially benefit the family Ian Fleming, creator of the famed fictional British secret agent, the book's author says.

Fleming's Jamaican getaway being upgraded

KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 5 (UPI) -- Goldeneye, a Jamaican getaway once used by James Bond creator Ian Fleming, is being upgraded to a $120 million private resort, its owner says.

Ian Fleming's gun auctioned

LONDON, March 29 (UPI) -- A .357 Magnum revolver owned by James Bond creator Ian Fleming -- while not Bond's preferred weapon -- sold at a London auction for $24,000.

Connery, Sean Connery is Bond, James Bond

HATSFIELD, England, March 6 (UPI) -- What -- or who -- was British author Ian Fleming thinking of when he created James Bond may now be known thanks to high-tech gadgetry worthy of Q.

Fleming's 'Casino Royale' up for sale

LONDON, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- A copy of "Casino Royale," which introduced the world to British secret agent James Bond, is expected to sell for nearly $20,000 at a London auction.

Ian Fleming's nephew sets up new hunt

LONDON, July 24 (UPI) -- A British financier and landowner -- nephew of the late Ian Fleming -- has set up a new hunt despite the recent ban on hunting foxes and hares with dogs.

Ian Fleming estate to authorize more Bond

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Plans are being made by the estate of author Ian Fleming to commission a new James Bond novel, 55 years after Agent 007 made his literary debut.
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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler