On October 5, 1962, two cultural titans were born—James Bond hit the silver screen with Dr. No, and the Beatles released Love Me Do. Love and Let Die explores how these two British exports shaped global culture, representing opposing visions of masculinity, rebellion, and establishment control.
 
John Higgs unpacks six decades of history, revealing why Bond despised the Beatles, why Paul McCartney wanted to be Bond, and how Ringo won the heart of a Bond girl. A fascinating deep dive into pop culture, class, and identity, this book will forever change how you see the Beatles, Bond, and Britain itself.
400 Pages