 A review at the time described the work as "one of the better escape books".In 1978, when the book was re-published in the UK in paperback as "Escaper's Progress" (Corgi), his original account of the escape, as prepared for Naval Intelligence Division was included as an appendix, having become de-classified.This has again been republished by Pen & Sword Ltd.

James was then chosen to act as Polar Advisor to director Charles Frend for the 1948 film production of "Scott of the Antarctic", during which he appeared as John Mills' "body double" in a number of long shots in the snow.