Trial Lawyer Daniel J. Voelker Releases "Shaken, Not Stirred: A Gentleman's Guide to Living Like Bond," Available on Amazon October 22, 2026
Drawing on Ian Fleming's original novels rather than the films, "Shaken, Not Stirred" translates what Bond does well into things any reader can do himself, starting the same day. "Bond was a fictional spy," Voelker writes. "The poise he carried is real, and it is available to anyone willing to learn it. "As a trial lawyer, my job is to read a room, size up the opposition and keep my composure when everything is on the line," said Voelker. "That's what Bond does on every page Fleming wrote."
Chicago, IL, October 22, 2026 --(PR.com)-- A practical, 30-chapter handbook that turns Ian Fleming's 007 into everyday habits: how to dress, drink, travel and carry yourself with composure
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Trial lawyer and lifelong Bond aficionado Daniel J. Voelker today announced the release of Shaken, Not Stirred: A Gentleman's Guide to Living Like Bond. The book goes on sale on Amazon on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Drawing on Ian Fleming's original novels rather than the films, Shaken, Not Stirred translates what Bond does well into things any reader can do himself, starting the same day. "Bond was a fictional spy," Voelker writes. "The poise he carried is real, and it is available to anyone willing to learn it."
The book's 30 chapters are organized into six parts:
• The Look — suits, black tie, casual clothes, watches, grooming and accessories
• The Table — the martini, Champagne, whisky, wine lists, food and the after-dinner cigar
• The Body — fitness, self-defense, shooting, diving and the sporting life
• The Mind — composure, reading people, spy craft, career and goals
• The World — cars, languages, travel, holidays, the Bond home, technology and the casino
• The Manner — charm, how a modern gentleman treats the people he loves, and the friends who make every mission possible
Each chapter ends with a short checklist so readers can put an idea into practice immediately. The back of the book adds a cocktail compendium, a 30-day challenge, a guide to the novels and films, "the Bond Atlas" of places to visit, Fleming's own shopping list, and a guide to living like Bond on a budget.
The book is candid about what doesn't belong in a modern life. It keeps Bond's tailoring, composure, curiosity, physical readiness and good manners, and leaves behind the chain-smoking, the hangovers and the dated attitudes. "The goal is not to become a cartoon," Voelker writes. "It is to become the best-dressed, most capable, most composed version of yourself."
"As a trial lawyer, my job is to read a room, size up the opposition and keep my composure when everything is on the line," said Voelker. "That's what Bond does on every page Fleming wrote. None of it requires a license to kill — only attention, a little practice and the decision to do things well."
Shaken, Not Stirred follows the success of Voelker's widely read article "Will the Real James Bond Please Stand Up," which weighs the spies, commandos and adventurers Fleming knew and asks who truly inspired 007. His next book, My Name Is Rubirosa: The Making of James Bond, is coming soon. It tells the story of Porfirio Rubirosa, the Dominican diplomat, polo player and celebrated playboy of the postwar Riviera, and his place in the Bond legend.
Shaken, Not Stirred is written for Bond fans, for men who want to sharpen their style and confidence, and as a gift. It includes a dedication page for the giver and a guide to pairing the book with a bottle, a watch strap or an evening out, timed for the holiday season.
Book Details
Title
Shaken, Not Stirred: A Gentleman's Guide to Living Like Bond
Author
Daniel J. Voelker
On sale
October 22, 2026, on Amazon
Format
Hardback, Paperback. And Kindle
Length
254
Price
$25.95, $19.99 & $9.99
ISBN
979-8164225193
Link
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HNTTPPWP/
About the Author
Daniel J. Voelker is a trial lawyer and a lifelong Bond aficionado. He has spent his career reading a room, sizing up the opposition and keeping his composure when everything is on the line, and he brings the same eye for evidence and detail to the world of Ian Fleming. His popular article "Will the Real James Bond Please Stand Up," published around the world, investigates the real men behind 007. His forthcoming book, My Name Is Rubirosa: The Making of James Bond, explores the Dominican diplomat and Riviera playboy Porfirio Rubirosa's role in the legend. He is also the author of the spy novel Return To Hawaii and The Woman Across The Courtyard.
Media Contact
Daniel J. Voelker 312.505.4841 · daniel.voelker59@gmail.com
Review copies and interviews with the author are available on request.
Shaken, Not Stirred is an independent work of commentary and lifestyle guidance. It is not authorized, sponsored or endorsed by Ian Fleming Publications, Eon Productions, Danjaq, MGM or any James Bond rights holder.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0HNTTPPWP
Trial lawyer and lifelong Bond aficionado Daniel J. Voelker today announced the release of Shaken, Not Stirred: A Gentleman's Guide to Living Like Bond. The book goes on sale on Amazon on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Drawing on Ian Fleming's original novels rather than the films, Shaken, Not Stirred translates what Bond does well into things any reader can do himself, starting the same day. "Bond was a fictional spy," Voelker writes. "The poise he carried is real, and it is available to anyone willing to learn it."
The book's 30 chapters are organized into six parts:
• The Look — suits, black tie, casual clothes, watches, grooming and accessories
• The Table — the martini, Champagne, whisky, wine lists, food and the after-dinner cigar
• The Body — fitness, self-defense, shooting, diving and the sporting life
• The Mind — composure, reading people, spy craft, career and goals
• The World — cars, languages, travel, holidays, the Bond home, technology and the casino
• The Manner — charm, how a modern gentleman treats the people he loves, and the friends who make every mission possible
Each chapter ends with a short checklist so readers can put an idea into practice immediately. The back of the book adds a cocktail compendium, a 30-day challenge, a guide to the novels and films, "the Bond Atlas" of places to visit, Fleming's own shopping list, and a guide to living like Bond on a budget.
The book is candid about what doesn't belong in a modern life. It keeps Bond's tailoring, composure, curiosity, physical readiness and good manners, and leaves behind the chain-smoking, the hangovers and the dated attitudes. "The goal is not to become a cartoon," Voelker writes. "It is to become the best-dressed, most capable, most composed version of yourself."
"As a trial lawyer, my job is to read a room, size up the opposition and keep my composure when everything is on the line," said Voelker. "That's what Bond does on every page Fleming wrote. None of it requires a license to kill — only attention, a little practice and the decision to do things well."
Shaken, Not Stirred follows the success of Voelker's widely read article "Will the Real James Bond Please Stand Up," which weighs the spies, commandos and adventurers Fleming knew and asks who truly inspired 007. His next book, My Name Is Rubirosa: The Making of James Bond, is coming soon. It tells the story of Porfirio Rubirosa, the Dominican diplomat, polo player and celebrated playboy of the postwar Riviera, and his place in the Bond legend.
Shaken, Not Stirred is written for Bond fans, for men who want to sharpen their style and confidence, and as a gift. It includes a dedication page for the giver and a guide to pairing the book with a bottle, a watch strap or an evening out, timed for the holiday season.
Book Details
Title
Shaken, Not Stirred: A Gentleman's Guide to Living Like Bond
Author
Daniel J. Voelker
On sale
October 22, 2026, on Amazon
Format
Hardback, Paperback. And Kindle
Length
254
Price
$25.95, $19.99 & $9.99
ISBN
979-8164225193
Link
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HNTTPPWP/
About the Author
Daniel J. Voelker is a trial lawyer and a lifelong Bond aficionado. He has spent his career reading a room, sizing up the opposition and keeping his composure when everything is on the line, and he brings the same eye for evidence and detail to the world of Ian Fleming. His popular article "Will the Real James Bond Please Stand Up," published around the world, investigates the real men behind 007. His forthcoming book, My Name Is Rubirosa: The Making of James Bond, explores the Dominican diplomat and Riviera playboy Porfirio Rubirosa's role in the legend. He is also the author of the spy novel Return To Hawaii and The Woman Across The Courtyard.
Media Contact
Daniel J. Voelker 312.505.4841 · daniel.voelker59@gmail.com
Review copies and interviews with the author are available on request.
Shaken, Not Stirred is an independent work of commentary and lifestyle guidance. It is not authorized, sponsored or endorsed by Ian Fleming Publications, Eon Productions, Danjaq, MGM or any James Bond rights holder.
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