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OverviewIf you try to assassinate your boss-even though brainwashed at the time-you must pay the price. To redeem himself James Bond is sent to kill one of the most lethal hit men in the world ... Paco Pistols Scaramanga. In the sultry heat of Jamaica, 007 infiltrates his target's criminal cooperative-only to find that Scaramanga's bullets are laced with snake venom. When the end comes, every shot will count. This audiobook includes an exclusive bonus interview with Kenneth Branagh. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Professor of Organic Chemistry Ian Fleming (University of Manchester UK) , Kenneth BranaghPublisher: Ian Fleming Ltd. Imprint: Ian Fleming Ltd. Edition: Library Edition Volume: 13 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 17.00cm Weight: 0.299kg ISBN: 9781481507912ISBN 10: 1481507915 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 ContentsReviewsMost people don't think of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels as great literature, but that's exactly how Kenneth Branagh, one of our finest actors, narrates this one. His performance is notable for exploring the subtleties of the villain Scaramanga and focusing on Bond's interior life-both of which may surprise those who know 007 only through the films. The setting, more important here than in most novels, comes across as sensuous and menacing. There are moments when Branagh's voice goes very quiet...the effect is mesmerizing...A marvelous reading. -- AudioFile Fleming keeps you riveted. -- Sunday Telegraph (London) I can't think of a bad time or place for listening to any of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels...Any of them will have you driving in circles rather than arrive at your destination. -- Times (London) Exciting sequences, especially the railroad scene, capture all the thrills one has come to expect. -- Raymond Benson, author of High Time to Kill Exciting sequences, especially the railroad scene, capture all the thrills one has come to expect. -- Raymond Benson, author of High Time to Kill I can't think of a bad time or place for listening to any of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels...Any of them will have you driving in circles rather than arrive at your destination. -- Times (London) Fleming keeps you riveted. -- Sunday Telegraph (London) Most people don't think of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels as great literature, but that's exactly how Kenneth Branagh, one of our finest actors, narrates this one. His performance is notable for exploring the subtleties of the villain Scaramanga and focusing on Bond's interior life-both of which may surprise those who know 007 only through the films. The setting, more important here than in most novels, comes across as sensuous and menacing. There are moments when Branagh's voice goes very quiet...the effect is mesmerizing...A marvelous reading. -- AudioFile 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. Kenneth Branagh was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is the founder of the Renaissance Theatre Company, which boasts Prince Charles as one of its patrons, and is an Academy Award-nominated actor and director. He has brought Shakespeare to the mainstream in such major films as Hamlet, Much Ado about Nothing, and Henry V. He is also an Earphones Award-winning narrator. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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