Dying to Eat is a collaboration between photographer Henry Hargreaves and food stylist Charlotte Omnès that explores the original 007 novels by Ian Fleming through the lens of food. Fleming wrote Bond as a man of appetite—drawn not only to danger and intrigue, but to fine tailoring, global travel, and indulgent meals. Written in the post-WWII era for men emerging from rationing, the books offered an aspirational escape filled with glamour, sophistication, and exotic tastes. Each of the twelve original novels features vivid food moments, and in this series, we brought those meals to visual life—as if stepping into Bond’s world at the precise moment he dines. Staying true to the era with authentic props, ingredients, and preparations, the scenes offer a sensory snapshot of time and character.

“When I discovered how much Ian Fleming wrote about food and wove it into the Bond stories, I knew we had to do something with that. I wanted to collaborate with Henry because of his incredible ability to tell a story through photography and food. Coincidentally, Henry’s grandfather served with Fleming during the war and even consulted on some of the tailoring details in the books. It felt like a natural match for a project that’s been enjoyed and republished for over a decade now—and hopefully well into the future.”