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James Bond in the 21st century : why we still need 007 / edited by Glenn Yeffeth, with Leah Wilson.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-9352-5158-3
1. James Bond films--History and criticism. 2. Bond, James (Fictitious character) I. Yeffeth, Glenn, 1961-II. Wilson, Leah.
PN1995.9.J3J36 2006
791.43′75—dc22
2006015748
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