Amazon takes over Bond franchise

[Dannyalcatraz]

I was recently hearing about all of the details British intelligence created for a fake dead sailor to make Operation Mincemeat work during World War II and it was really impressive. They didn't want the Axis to be able to find any details implausible.

Coming full circle:

On 29 September 1939, soon after the start of the Second World War, Rear Admiral John Godfrey, the Director of Naval Intelligence, circulated the Trout memo, a paper that compared the deception of an enemy in wartime to fly fishing. The journalist and author Ben Macintyre observes that although the paper was published under Godfrey's name, it "bore all the hallmarks of ... Lieutenant Commander Ian Fleming", Godfrey's personal assistant.

Yep, Bond’s creator was a small part of this, so probably well understood the need for every detail on the corpse to be believable.

To reinforce the impression of Martin being a real person, Montagu and Cholmondeley provided corroborative details to be carried on his person – known in espionage circles as wallet or pocket litter. These included a photograph of an invented fiancée named Pam; the image was of an MI5 clerk, Jean Leslie. Two love letters from Pam were included in the pocket litter, as was a receipt for a diamond engagement ring costing £53 10s 6d from a Bond Street jewellery shop. Additional personal correspondence was included, consisting of a letter from the fictitious Martin's father – described by Macintyre as "pompous and pedantic as only an Edwardian father could be" – which included a note from the family solicitor, and a message from Lloyds Bank, demanding payment of an overdraft of £79 19s 2d.

 

[Ryujin]

I’m into fashion, so I know the names and which ones are ostensibly worth the asking price. But I also have a strong practical side that would prevent me from buying the best of the best, even if I had the money.

I recently watched videos of a cobbler do destructive tests breaking down pairs of high-end minimalist leather sneakers, priced $750+. They had leather used by companies like Coach & Louis Vuitton, and the soles were glued, stitched AND nailed to the top, making them fully resoleable. Some even had steel shanks. These were sneakers meant to last a decade or more, properly cared for. Doing the math, that’s an average of $75/year or so over the lifespan of the shoe.

But while I routinely make decisions based on such economies- especially for footwear- I still couldn’t bring myself to pay that much for a pair of sneakers.

(See also Terry Pratchett’s character, Sam Vines’ “Boot Theory”.)

All of the belts that I currently own are Tandy branded. (I make them myself, using bits that I purchase )

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

All of the belts that I currently own are Tandy branded. (I make them myself, using bits that I purchase )

I envy you in your skills and (probable) restraint!

The only times I ever tried working with leather, I got too enamored with embossing it, so my results were always a chaotic mess. Oddly, I never had that kind of problem with any other art or craft I’ve applied my mind to.

 

[Kaodi]

Given what I have seen in the last few days about <redacted> I am suddenly much more skeptical that "Amazon" will be good stewards of Bond.

 

[Morrus]

Given what I have seen in the last few days about <redacted> I am suddenly much more skeptical that "Amazon" will be good stewards of Bond.

Eh?

 

[Ryujin]

I envy you in your skills and (probable) restraint!

The only times I ever tried working with leather, I got too enamored with embossing it, so my results were always a chaotic mess. Oddly, I never had that kind of problem with any other art or craft I’ve applied my mind to.

They also have pre-embossed belt blanks so then the only thing that you need restraint for, is to not go nuts on dying the bloody pattern 15 gazillion colours.

 

[trappedslider]

Pierce Brosnan makes unexpected statement on returning as 007

Pierce Brosnan, who famously played James Bond in four films, has not completely ruled out a return to the iconic role 22 years after his last 007 adventure.On Tuesday, March 4, the 71-year-old Hollywood legend was conversing with GQ...

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[Morrus]

Pierce Brosnan makes unexpected statement on returning as 007

Pierce Brosnan, who famously played James Bond in four films, has not completely ruled out a return to the iconic role 22 years after his last 007 adventure.On Tuesday, March 4, the 71-year-old Hollywood legend was conversing with GQ...

www.geo.tv

Slow news day?

I also have not completely ruled out being James Bond.

 

[Queer Venger]

Hopefully written by Alan Moore, LOL

 

[payn]

Multiverse Bond!