James Bond 007 is a fictional character created in 1952 by writer Ian Fleming, featured in 12 novels, two anthologies, and a film series. Initially famed through the best-selling novels, James Bond is now best known for the EON Productions film series, twenty-one of which have been made as of 2007. The 22nd EON-produced Bond adventure is currently in production and was announced as Quantum of Solace.