Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang
by Ian Flemingliterary work· published 1964
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Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car is a children's story written by Ian Fleming and illustrated by John Burningham. It was initially published in three volumes, the first of which was released on 22 October 1964 by Jonathan Cape, before being published as one book. The story concerns the exploits of Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang—a car with hidden powers and abilities—and its owners, the Pott family. Fleming, better known as the creator of James Bond, took his inspiration for the subject from a series of aero-engined racing cars called "Chitty Bang Bang", built by Louis Zborowski in the early 1920s. Fleming wrote the book while convalescing after a major heart attack; he had created the story as a bedtime story for his son, Caspar.
Adaptations (2)
Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang has been adapted into 2 films, from 1968 to 2004. The most recent is Shitty Shitty Bang Bang (2004).
