The art of FBFO: part five
Every month, the For Bond Fans Only Facebook group asks members to vote for a Bond-related topic/theme to celebrate and discuss in depth. For instance, FBFO may shine the spotlight on one of the actors, a specific film in the series, a character or a novel/short story, etc.
Anything is up for suggestion, by any member... but there's a twist. You see, FBFO has an affectionate streak of sardonic humour running throughout it, very much like Bond himself, so there is only one caveat: all suggestions have to be pun-tastic! This is demonstrated by the gems (and groaners) below.
Since February 2020, FBFO's very own Chris Smith has produced the artwork banner images for these monthly, pun-embracing, celebrations. Collated below are his designs for the first half of 2021. Enjoy.
January 2021: "Lambuary"
Theme: the sacrificial lamb has been a staple part of the Bond series since Dr No. In January, we celebrated (and mourned) every lamb from 1962–2015.
February 2021: "Fibruary"
Theme: the masters of disguise.
March 2021: "Marchial"
Theme: the hardcore Bond fans among us will recognise the quote that adorns March's banner. A month dedicated to the camp-tastic Diamonds Are Forever.
April 2021: "Crêpe-ril"
Theme: both Fleming's and the on-screen Bond enjoy the finer things in life, and one of those is glorious food.
May 2021: "Gay May"
Theme: the contribution the LGBTQIA+ community has made to the series — including those fictional devils from Diamonds Are Forever, Mr Wint and Mr Kidd.
June 2021: "June & Gloom"
Theme: Bond's darkest moments.
