Ian Fleming is the creator of the James Bond series, which began with the novel Casino Royale in 1953. He was an Etonian, a British man who attended the prestigious Eton College. Fleming wrote 14 novels and two short story collections about the fictional spy, James Bond. The character has been adapted into films, television shows, video games, and comic books. Fleming's Bond is known for his suave sophistication, witty one-liners, and love of martinis.