Perhaps the most famous spy in cinematic history, James Bond first debuted in 1953 with writer Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale.

The James Bond franchise has been a staple of the espionage genre for decades, beginning in 1953 with Ian Fleming's iconic book series starring the British super spy. The character designated 007 ...

I cover the world’s best hotels, restaurants and wine. Ian Fleming's James Bond book series, UK, 13th August 1964. (Photo by Bob Haswell/Daily ... [+] Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images ...