The Bluffer's Guide to Bond

Mark Mason

Summary

Be an instant expert on Bond and bluff your way with 007 aficionados. There is no risk required, just a sense of humour. From 'Bond's lifestyle' to his 'one-liners', and from 'the line to take' to 'the link with JFK', here's the guide that gives you a licence to thrill in any company.

Available since: 10/20/2013.

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