James Bond

On this date, April 13, 60 years ago, the very first James Bond novel was published, spurring a franchise that has captured the world with its titular hero who prefers his martinis shaken, not stirred. That book, Ian Fleming's Casino Royale, was first adapted into a TV episode in 1954, then a parody film in 1967, and finally, the 2006 film starring our current Bond, Daniel Craig. Ian Fleming went on to write a total of 12 novels and two short-story collections starring the British spy, and they were all made into Bond films.

Clearly a lot has changed since 1962, when Connery became the first Bond on the big screen in Dr. No and the iconic sexy, suited-up secret agent was born on the big screen. Aside from impeccable dressing and his shaken, not stirred, martini, it's Bond's lady-killer skills that have stood the test of time, even while 007 has been reincarnated over the years by a handful of actors playing the film role to kill for. Let's look back at the best, most innuendo-filled pickup lines from the gun-wielding heartthrob!

We have a lot in common with James Bond here at GeekSugar, since we both turn to our gadgets when we're in a pickle (spies: they're just like us, right?). We whip out our smartphones when trouble calls, and Bond, well, summons his invisible car.

So maybe our devices aren't quite on same level as the MI6 agent's, but we can dream. With the latest installment of the Bond franchise, Skyfall, now in theaters, we're reminded of the long legacy of amazing gizmos from the Bond films' 50-year run. Here are our seven favorite fantasy gadgets from the 007 franchise; which is your Bond gizmo of choice?

If these gadgets are fit for the most deadly (and dashing) British secret service agent there ever was, then they are certainly worthy of the Bond (or Bond mega-fan) in your life. This gift guide features gadgets handpicked by Bond himself, with each of the following products having made a cameo on screen or in author Ian Fleming's original series.

Some are even making their 007 debut in Skyfall, which opens in theaters nationwide today. Surprise a stylish spy with indulgent gifts endorsed by the most famous MI6 agent of all time.

Daniel Craig transforms into his suited-up secret agent alter ego for the third time in the latest James Bond installment, Skyfall, out today. But where would James Bond be without his girls? Skyfall stays true to the series with the addition of two women joining the ranks of iconic Bond girls. French actress Bérénice Marlohe plays Sévérine, who may or may not be on Bond's side. And Britain's Naomie Harris stars as Eve, Bond's sexy coagent in the Secret Service.

Last year the very first Bond girl, Linda Christian, passed away at 87. She played Valerie Mathis in the 1954 TV adaptation of Casino Royale before James Bond films hit the big screen. There have been countless Bond girls over the years, from Pussy Galore to Mary Goodnight to Strawberry Fields, and the most iconic 007 femme fatale would probably be bikini-clad Ursula Andress, who played Honey Ryder in the first James Bond film, Dr. No, in 1962. See the bodacious ladies who've wielded guns, showed off their assets, and bedded Bond for the last 50-plus years!

Sometimes they're naughty, sometimes they're nice, but Bond girls are always beautiful and seductive. The women can be toting guns with very little makeup in one scene or all dolled up for a glamorous night out in the next (and even at times a bit . . . ahem, disheveled). The film franchise celebrates 50 years with the release of Skyfall this week, and the newest women in 007's life are just as sultry as expected. Get tips to capture the classic beauty look from James Bond's many leading ladies past and present.

Skyfall is landing in theaters this week, and we've got Bond on the brain. The franchise hit a significant marker this year, celebrating 50 years since Sean Connery first uttered, "Bond, James Bond," in the series's first film, Dr. No. Connery may have been the first, but he's only one of six actors to portray the special agent. With reigning champ Daniel Craig set to reprise the role as 007 in two more upcoming films, we're looking back at all the big-screen Bonds. Check out their most memorable moments, and let us know who you'd want to be saved by.

With Skyfall coming out this week, we can't help but wonder how studly Daniel Craig will look as the secret spy this time around — and luckily, we don't have to wait! We've put together photos of the handsome actor in his third Bond movie, as well as some picks from the past two films, Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. Check out pictures of the sexy secret agent man now.

Daniel Craig and his costar Bérénice Marlohe pulled double duty for Skyfall in Germany yesterday. First they met up with director Sam Mendes for a photocall and were later back out in formal gear for the movie's premiere. Bérénice's latest red-carpet look was a black Armani gown. It's been a whirlwind press tour for the Bond cast, who have also stopped in France, Italy, and Spain in the past week. Their Spanish appearance took place on Monday, when Javier Bardem and Naomie Harris joined Daniel for the cameras. All the hard work is clearly paying off since Skyfall is already breaking box office records overseas. The action film will have even more opportunity to dominate theaters when it's released in the US on Nov. 9.