Literary Trivia

[macrae1234]

The first paperback edition in the United States of what 1950’s novel was re-titled by publisher American Popular Library to “You Asked For It”

[silvercamaro]

Ian Fleming's "Casino Royale"

[macrae1234]

Very good SC

When the book came to the UK in paperback form in 1955, readers were given their first glimpse of an image of secret agent James Bond on the book jacket. The image of Bond was based on a photograph of what American actor

[danielh41]

Richard Conte...

[macrae1234]

Correct you are

What Bond villain's name was borrowed from Fleming's neighbor, an architect , and his character bears some resemblance. His neighbour consulted his lawyers when the book was published, prompting Fleming to suggest renaming the character, but eventually settled out of court in return for his costs, six copies of the book, and an agreement on the name.

[mrkelley23]

Correct you are

What Bond villain's name was borrowed from Fleming's neighbor, an architect , and his character bears some resemblance. His neighbour consulted his lawyers when the book was published, prompting Fleming to suggest renaming the character, but eventually settled out of court in return for his costs, six copies of the book, and an agreement on the name.

Scaramanga?

Did his neighbor have three nipples? Really?

Or am I getting my movies confused again?



Nah, not possible.

[silvercamaro]

Goldfinger, I think.

[danielh41]

I'm going to guess Goldfinger, although if I was to live next door to someone from the Bond series, I would want to live next to Pussy Galore...

[macrae1234]

yes SC it was Goldfinger Fleming wanted to change the name to "Goldprick" but settled instead and his neighbor insisted on the first name Auric always being used