The man who was 'Q' Charles Fraser-Smith, Mr. Gadget For James Bond Tales, Dies at 88 - New York Times OK, I admit it, this is just a smug post because I've just bought two books - both signed by him
I liked it, smug or not, thanks. It goes along with the real story of "A Man Called Intrepid" - a Canadian salesman from Winnipeg, the original James Bond.