The art of FBFO: part four

2nd April 2021 Guest columnist

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 been producing the artwork banner images for these monthly, pun-embracing, celebrations. Collated below are his designs that buoyed us through a COVID-hit 2020. Enjoy.

February 2020: "Klebbruary"

Theme: Even though Klebb has had her kicks, we're afraid she couldn't kick the coronavirus. Chris kicked off his banners with a month dedicated to From Russia with Love.

March 2020: "On Her Marchesty's Secret Service"

Theme: Christmas in March? Why not. A month dedicated to the glorious OHMSS.

April 2020: "Aprilciation"

Theme: at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, key workers across the UK were risking their lives to save our bacon — as they still are one year on. In April, we tipped our caps to them by celebrating the characters in Bond with "key" jobs.