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  1. 488366423. The Diamond Smugglers is a non-fiction work by Ian Fleming that was first published in 1957 in the United Kingdom and in 1958 in the United States. The book is based on two weeks of interviews Fleming undertook with John Collard, a member of the International Diamond Security Organisation (IDSO), which was headed by Sir Percy ...

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    • 1957
    • November 1957
  2. Sep 15, 2017 · A book based on the true story of a real-life diamond spy who smuggled illicit diamonds from Sierra Leone to London in 1957. Ian Fleming wrote the article for the Sunday Times and turned it into a best-selling thriller novel, Diamonds Are Forever. Learn about the origins, the challenges and the legacy of this fascinating piece of journalism.

  3. by Ian Fleming (Author) 3.7 260 ratings. See all formats and editions. Pre-order Price Guarantee. Terms. Book Description. Editorial Reviews. From Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, comes the true story of an international smuggling ring and its downfall that rivals the most thrilling Bond adventures. In 1957, as the Cold War raged, Ian ...

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  5. 3.23. 641 ratings59 reviews. The real-world counterpart to the fantastic James Bond novel Diamonds Are Forever, it centres around an interview with John Collard, a member of the International Diamond Security Organisation (IDSO), as well as the circumstances surrounding their meeting.

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  6. Apr 4, 2013 · The Diamond Smugglers is the true story of an operation responsible for smuggling millions of pounds worth of precious gems out of Africa. Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, drew on interviews...

    • Ian Fleming
    • Random House, 2013
    • 1448182069, 9781448182060
    • The Diamond Smugglers
  7. Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, drew on interviews with the reluctant hero of the diamond companies’ counter-attack to explore the world of the real master criminals of his time. The result rivals Fleming’s greatest spy novels. View Book Profile.

  8. Jan 24, 2011 · 24 January 2011. @007dossier. The Diamond Smugglers is an investigation by Ian Fleming of diamond smuggling operations out of South Africa. Originally written as a series of articles in the Sunday Times, the book expanded upon the original material and was first published in 1957. David Leigh founded The James Bond Dossier in 2002.

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