For Your Eyes Only

Interesting Facts

• The book consists of five stories originally written for a James Bond television series but later adapted into literary form.
• This is the first James Bond book to be a collection of short stories rather than a novel.
• In one of the stories, «Risico», Bond deals with corrupt Cuban officials and smugglers, reflecting the political tension of the time.
• The story «Quantum of Solace» lent its name to the 2008 James Bond film, although the film's plot significantly differs from the original story.
• In the story «For Your Eyes Only», Bond embarks on a personal mission at the request of his superior M, highlighting his loyalty and personal motives.