# Secret Agent-Inspired Meals This James Bond-Inspired Photo Series Features Meals From 007 Novels By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-bondinspired References: [henryhargreaves](http://henryhargreaves.com/dying-to-eat) & [charlotteomnes](http://www.charlotteomnes.com/) Henry Hargreaves and Charlotte Omnès recreate and photograph divine [James Bond-inspired meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-chef-x-minecraft) that mimic dishes from each 007 novel. The image series titled 'Dying to Eat' gives a new perspective to the secret agent books by paying homage through food. While the novels written by Ian Fleming focus on exciting adventures, a handsome agent and beautiful women, these meals play a large part in the glamorous lifestyle lead by James Bond. Each meal is displayed in an [elegantly plated presentation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining). The James Bond-inspired dishes are also accompanied by a block quote from each book and a typographic title that gives an authentic feeling to each plate. For example, the dish that represents the novel 'Live & Let Die' featured clams, corn, classic iced tea and chicken wings. Next to the dish a quote from the novel reads "Ma Frazier's was a cheerful contrast to the bitter streets. They had an excellent meal of [Little Neck Clams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agriculture-by-little-red-door) and Fried Chicken Maryland with bacon and sweet corn. 'We've got to have it,' said Leiter. 'It's the National dish.'" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **James Bond-inspired Meals:** Opportunity to create themed dining experiences that pay homage to iconic fictional characters and stories. - **Food and Literature Fusion:** Expanding culinary creativity by combining literature and gastronomy to appeal to book lovers and food enthusiasts. - **Storytelling Through Food:** Using food as a medium to tell stories and evoke emotions, creating immersive dining experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can create unique dining experiences by incorporating themes from popular books and movies. - **Event Planning:** Event organizers can offer bespoke catering services that bring fictional stories to life through creatively themed meals. - **Content Creation:** Food bloggers, photographers, and content creators can explore the intersection of food and literature to engage their audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recreated Video Game Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-to-plate.md) - [Cinematic 60s Spy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-bond-007-secret-agent-attach-case.md) - [Film-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrounging-cookbook.md) - [Murder Mystery Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perfect-bite.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Poison-Inspired Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemist.md) - [Iconic Spy Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-bond-2024-advent.md) - [Fictional Spy-Inspired Suitvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-bond-carryon-trolley-case.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-for-dinner-cookbook.md)