Rewriting James Bond: Offensive references to be removed from Ian Fleming’s 007 novels

Published by Euronews (English) Do you expect me to talk? No Mr. Bond, I expect you to REDACTED. Reports indicate that Ian Fleming’s James Bond books are to be republished and rewritten to accommodate 21st century sensitivities. The spy thrillers – from 1953’s ‘Casino Royale’ to 1966’s ‘Octopussy and The Living Daylights’ – will be […]

Mar 3, 2023 - 19:00
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Rewriting James Bond: Offensive references to be removed from Ian Fleming’s 007 novels
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Euronews (English)

Do you expect me to talk? No Mr. Bond, I expect you to REDACTED. Reports indicate that Ian Fleming’s James Bond books are to be republished and rewritten to accommodate 21st century sensitivities. The spy thrillers – from 1953’s ‘Casino Royale’ to 1966’s ‘Octopussy and The Living Daylights’ – will be re-released in April to coincide with the 70th anniversary celebrations this spring, after Ian Fleming Publications Ltd commissioned a review by “sensitivity readers.” A number of racial references will be removed, as well as the omission of references to ethnicities of a number of characters. The…

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