The world-famous secret service agent, James Bond, is a fictional character created by writer Ian Fleming in 1953. Bond is a British Secret Service Agent who has appeared in 12 novels and two short stories by Fleming. The character was also known by the code number "Double-O-Seven," aka "007". After novels, the character was soon adapted for television shows, radio, comic strips, and movies. After the death of its creator in 1964, the character of James Bond was fictionally used by several authors who wrote authorized Bond novels. Kingsley Amis, Christopher Wood, John Gardener, Raymond Benson, and many other authors released series of novels based on Bond and his life. From print media, films, television, and video games to audio entertainment and even toys, there's no mode of entertainment where James Bond has not been introduced. Films based on Bond are the sixth-highest-grossing film series to date. The 25th film in the James Bond series, titled 'No Time to Die' starring Daniel Craig, is scheduled for release in 2021.