1987 Zeleznik Map of James Bond's Travels in Ian Fleming's Novels

Track James Bond around the world as he spies in Ian Fleming's novels.

This is a 1987 John Zeleznik and Susan Lewis pictorial map of the world highlighting locations in Ian Fleming's James Bond novels. A generic portrait of James Bond (that admittedly bears a striking resemblance to Sean Connery) dominates the sheet. A portrait of a 'Bond Girl' wearing sparkling diamonds and holding an open bottle of champagne appears as well. An Aston Martin appears in the lower left, while a Japanese inspired temple occupies the upper right. The entire map is superimposed on a gigantic Union Jack meant to illustrate the Earth. Crosshairs mark 117 locations in North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. Each location corresponds with a numerical index at the bottom of the map. Locations within the index are divided by novel, which are listed in chronological order from Casino Royale (1953) through Octopussy (1965). Each book's title appears in bold red capital letters, and the locations, cars, drinks, villains, women, and guns that appear in each book are listed. Completing the Bond aesthetic, the index is superimposed over illustrations of lounging women.

Publication History and Census

This map was illustrated by John Zeleznik and the graphics were created by Susan Lewis. It was published in 1987 by Aaron Blake Publishers. This piece is well represented in institutional collections, with over a dozen examples cataloged in OCLC. It is also part of Persuasive Maps: PJ Mode Collection at Cornell University and part of the David Rumsey Map Collection.

Cartographer

John Zeleznik (fl. 1986 - Present) is an artist and illustrator. Zeleznik graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from the Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design. He has provided illustrative work and cover art for several role-playing games, including Beyond the Supernatural, Rifts, Shadowrun, and Nightbane. He has illustrated cards for Magic: The Gathering. He has created work for Marvel Entertainment, Hasbro, Leona Valley Winery, Disney, Mattel, Topps, and many other companies. He designed and created the logo for the NHL San Jose Sharks. In 1990.   Further Details...

Condition

Very good. Light wear along original fold lines.

References

Cornell University, Persuasive Maps: PJ Mode Collection, 1397.01. Rumsey 6926.002. OCLC 25204448.