‘Brilliantly researched, lovingly written, a wonderful behind the scenes look at some of the magnificent unsung queer artists who worked on the iconic franchise.’
– TOM ROB SMITH (LONDON SPY, AMERICAN CRIME STORY)
‘Not only entertaining, but informative in the Bond-bastic style that O’Connell delivers and only 007 could inspire!’
– THE BOND EXPERIENCE
★★★★★
‘Meticulously researched.’
– BEAR WORLD MAGAZINE
‘A thrilling, eye-opening read. Loved it!’
– QUEERTY
‘A razor-sharp dive into Bond’s hidden legacy – where empire, identity and desire collide in a single icon’.
– THUNDERBALLS
‘He brilliantly decodes a giant cast of queers who gave the straight-shooting James Bond eternal fame.’
– MARK TREVORROW
This has been a long time coming for this bullet catcher, and the vibrant culmination of a great many contributors, artists, and insights to create a fabulous and wholly unique other history of 007.
With a nods and Easter eggs to both Bond and LGBTQ history and the world and characters of the book (can you spot any?!), welcome to the world, intrigue and adventure of Bond, Queer Bond!!
BOND, QUEER BOND – THE FABULOUS OTHER HISTORY OF A SPY
by Mark O’Connell
The History Press
May 14 2026 | Hardback | £22
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Original Cover Art by Michael Wertz
Welcome to Bond, Queer Bond – the original, intriguing and illuminating story of the queer talents, creatives, politics, beats and personalities that have fantastically shaped the James Bond phenomenon in all its forms.
Blending historical insight with new explorations, interviews, and observations, Bond, Queer Bond – The Fabulous Other History of a Spy sees writer, author and Bond scholar Mark O’Connell examine the fascinating gay forces behind the openly straight 007.
