A comprehensive online resource about writer Len Deighton

_{About this site}

This site is owned and run by me, Rob Mallows. I live in London in the UK.

I’ve been a fan of Deighton’s stories since I was about sixteen and I received for Christmas a Game, Set and Match box set. Up to that point, I’d never heard of Deighton or any of his works. After that point, I was hooked and bought all his books and devoured them.

In recent years - especially the years since the ending of the Cold War - Deighton's profile in the UK and globally has diminished. His reluctance to speak with the media in recent years hasn't helped. Yet his recent 80th birthday and the accompanying publicity from his publishers has highlighted his place in the UK's literary pantheon.

In comparison with the huge number of websites and projects relating to the output of the other master of spy fiction, Ian Fleming, there are few sources out there for people who enjoy Deighton's work. This needed to change. This website is a labour of love with a purpose: to create an effective online presence for all things Deighton. It continues to grow over time and is now the definitive, one-stop shop for anyone looking to know more about one of the legends of British popular fiction writing of the last fifty years; the blog and the user forum will complement the main website.

This website has been created on an iMac using Freeway website software. It has been tested thoroughly, but if you experience problems viewing any part of the site, please advise.

(c) R Mallows 2009