Benson resigned from writing Bond books in 2003.

It was also Fleming's first Bond book, published in 1953.

Recently I reread most of the Bond books.

I put down the Bond books with cold resolve in my eye and a cruel twist to my mouth.

Russell persuaded him, pointing out that Fleming could also get some material for the Bond books in the process.

(Despite skin grafts, signs of the wound remain in later Bond books).

The Bond books were written in post-war Britain, when the country was still an imperial power.

In turn, Benson retired from writing Bond books in 2002.

His Bond books are being re-released and many older versions are available anyway.

By the time the book was published, he did not know whether he wanted to write another Bond book or not.