David Honigmann

James Bond and the Beatles at war for Britain’s soul

The two post-war British phenomena, one representing Death, the other Love, are contrasted in many other ingenious ways by John Higgs

Sean Connery as James Bond in Dr. No (1962). The agent, a professional killer, represents Death, according to John Higgs, whereas the Beatles represent Love. [Shutterstock]
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  • Love and Let Die: Bond, the Beatles and the British Psyche

    John Higgs

    Weidenfeld & Nicolson, pp. 516, £20

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