‘Brilliantly researched, lovingly written, a wonderful behind-the-scenes look at some of the magnificent, unsung queer artists who worked on the iconic franchise.’ - Tom Rob Smith
An original, warm-witted and illuminating chronicle about the queer talents that have shaped the James Bond phenomenon in all its forms.
Blending historical insight with new observations and interviews, Bond commentator and author Mark O’Connell presents a dynamic and entertaining James Bond compendium full of new perspectives and imagery, as well as an alternative timeline of 007 history few know exists.
In Bond, Queer Bond, what might begin as a thoughtful dive into an adjacent world of 007 fast becomes a rich, colourful and compelling manifesto about the queer DNA of a cultural icon– with LGBTQ names and beats, such as Lionel Bart, Richard Chopping, Truman Capote, Peter Hunt, Tom Ford, Doris Fish, Harvey Milk, John Sex, the AIDS crisis, the ballroom scene, pop art icons, and many more, forming the rainbow crosshairs of this book.
Joining O’Connell are guest contributions from the likes of Barbara Broccoli, David Arnold, Mark Gatiss, Putter Smith, Peaches Christ, John Glen, Ann Magnuson, Jon Lys Turner, Jany Temime, Maud Adams and more. The other history of a spy has never been so fabulous.
About the Author :
MARK O’CONNELL is a writer, author and pop culture commentator. His books Catching Bullets: Memoirs of a Bond Fan and Watching Skies: Star Wars, Spielberg and Us earned critical acclaim, prize shortlisting, and both mainstream and LGBTQ media recognition. He is a frequent voice across all BBC platforms and channels, Sky, The Times and major global news and cultural outlets. More recently he was consultant producer on the acclaimed Bond documentary, The Other Fellow (2023).
Review :
'Brilliantly researched, lovingly written, a wonderful behind the scenes look at some of the magnificent unsung queer artists who worked on the iconic franchise.'
'He brilliantly decodes a giant cast of queers in the wings who gave the straight-shooting James Bond eternal fame.'
★★★★★ 'This meticulously researched book peels back the velvet curtain to reveal how a hyper-masculine character was influenced, developed and loved by queer icons.'
'A bouquet of green carnations to Mark O'Connell!'
'A thrilling, eye-opening read. Loved it!'
'Not only entertaining, but informative in the Bondbastic style that O’Connell delivers and only 007 could inspire!'
