"Quantum Of Solace: The Complete James Bond Short Stories" 2008 FLEMING, Ian
$125
FLEMING, Ian
[279] pp.
Penguin
2008
7 3/4" x 5 1/4"
Quantum of Solace is a James Bond short story by Ian Fleming, first published in Cosmopolitan in 1959 and later included in the collection For Your Eyes Only. The title was also used for the 2008 James Bond film starring Daniel Craig, which was released around the same time as a collection of all of Fleming's short stories, also titled Quantum of Solace. The story itself is a parable about relationships and revenge, focusing on a conversation between Bond and a governor about a failed marriage.
The Short Story
Author: Ian Fleming
First Publication: May 1959 in Cosmopolitan magazine
Collection: Included in the 1960 collection For Your Eyes Only
Plot: A conversation between Bond and a governor about a governor's failed marriage, exploring the idea of "quantum of solace"—the amount of comfort or reassurance in a relationship.
The 2008 Book
Title: Quantum of Solace: The Complete James Bond Short Stories
Publisher: Penguin
Publication Year: 2008, coinciding with the film's release and Fleming's centenary
Content: An anthology of all of Fleming's James Bond short stories, including the title story.
The Film
Title: Quantum of Solace (2008)
Star: Daniel Craig as James Bond
Connection: The film's title is taken from the short story, though the plot is different.