Live and Let Die

Live and Let Die is the second James Bond novel by Ian Fleming, first published in 1954. It is also the eighth official film in the EON Productions Bond franchise and the first to star Roger Moore as British Secret Service agent, Commander James Bond. The film was released in 1973 and was produced by Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman.

The novel

Live and Let Die is considered one of Fleming's most controversial novels due to its depiction of African-Americans. In 2002 for the first time in the United States since the book was published, the original title of chapter five ("Nigger Heaven") is used.

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African-American - 2002 - United States

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Elements from this novel appeared in three Bond films. Besides the 1973 film of the same name (see below), the 1981 film For Your Eyes Only and 1989's Licence to Kill also used major plot elements from the book.

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See below - 1981 - For Your Eyes Only - 1989 - Licence to Kill

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Plot summary

James Bond 007 is sent to New York City to investigate "Mr. Big", an underworld leader who is selling 17th century gold coins to finance Soviet spy operations. Bond is also going, essentially, to get revenge against SMERSH in retaliation for being tortured and branded on his hand by another SMERSH operative, Le Chiffre, in Casino Royale. Along the way, he encounters Solitaire, a fortune teller who becomes his ally, as well as Quarrel and Strangways (who later appear in Dr. No). Bond's CIA liaison and friend, Felix Leiter also returns and is gravely injured by Mr. Big's minions.

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New York City - Mr. Big - 17th century - Soviet - SMERSH - Le Chiffre - Casino Royale - Fortune teller - Dr. No - CIA - Felix Leiter

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Comic strip adaptation

Fleming's original novel was adapted as a daily comic strip which was published in the British Daily Express newspaper and syndicated around the world. The adaptation ran from December 15, 1958 to March 28, 1959. The adaptation was written by Henry Gammidge and illustrated by John McLusky. The strip was reprinted by Titan Books in the early 1990s; a new reprint by Titan is planned for publication in 2005.

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Comic strip - Daily Express - December 15 - 1958 - March 28 - 1959 - Henry Gammidge - John McLusky - Titan Books

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