Goldfinger (novel) 1961. The adaptation was written by Henry Gammidge and illustrated by John McLusky. "Goldfinger" was reprinted in 2005 by Titan Books as part of the "Dr. No" anthology, which in addition to "Dr. No", also included "Diamonds Are Forever" and "From Russia, with Love". "Goldfinger" (1964) In 1964, "Goldfinger" became the third entry in the James Bond film series. Sean Connery returned as Bond, while German actor Gert Fröbe played Auric Goldfinger. The film was mostly similar to the novel, but Jill and Tilly Masterton (renamed Masterson for the film) have shortened roles and earlier deaths in the story. The
Goldfinger (film) keeping with the film's theme of gold and metal, make heavy use of brass, and also metallic chimes. The film's score is described as "brassy and raunchy" with "a sassy sexiness to it". "Goldfinger" began the tradition of Bond theme songs introduced over the opening title sequence, the style of the song from the pop genre and using popular artists. [Although the title song, sung by Matt Monro, in "From Russia with Love" was introduced in a few phrases on Bond's first appearance, a full rendition on the sound track only commenced for the final scene on the waters at