Simon Gardner reports on the CARTE BLANCHE launch

Simon Gardner, son of James Bond continuation author, John Gardner, has posted a terrific report with photos on the Carte Blanche launch event in London at www.john-garder.com. This is a must read!

Read Carte Blanche - the launch at john-gardner.com

Link: A Diamond Is Forever - Carte Blanche and Jeffery Deaver

Click the headline for a terrific report (with pics) of Jeffery Deaver's Carte Blanche event at the Diamond Synchrotron from Mostly Books Blog.

Some fans receiving 2nd editions of CARTE BLANCHE

Some fans on the CommandBond.net forums are complaining that they have been receiving 2nd editions of Carte Blanche from retailers like Amazon and Waterstone's. One fan who complained back to Amazon received a response saying only the indie edition (black jacket) was a first. But other fans refute this, and a quick scan of eBay confirms there are white jacketed first editions out there.

Still, it appears landing a 1st edition is not a guarantee, so if this matters to you, make sure you check out the copyright page before you head to the check out counter.

CARTE BLANCHE getting strong reviews across the UK

Looks like Jeffery Deaver's Carte Blanche is getting very positive reviews across the UK. A sampling:

Scottish Daily Express - "Bond fans will enjoy Deaver’s slightly mischievous take on Ian Fleming. Deaver fans will enjoy the taut plotting and the action scenes and, by the way, it is going to make a great movie."

Evening Standard - "The most impressive feature of Carte Blanche is the ingenuity of the breathless, blood-thirsty plot. A master of misdirection, Deaver manufactures more surprises than anyone flogging an old warhorse can be expected to produce."

The Guardian - "Fans will approve of Jeffery Deaver's James Bond, who is both the daring spy of old and a product of the 21st century."

The Telegraph - "Ian Fleming purists who agonise over each new incarnation of Bond can shake a celebratory martini and light up a Morland’s if they dare."

The Independent - "Crucially, the novel proves itself worthy of the 007 logo on its spine by presenting us with one of the most bone-chillingly creepy bad guys in history."

The Express - "Deaver’s enthusiasm for Bond comes through on every page and he puts the gift for plotting that has garnered him such massive popularity to superb use here."

Carte Blanche is available now in the UK. It will be released in the U.S. on June 14.

Link: Could this be the Rolex James Bond watch in CARTE BLANCHE?

James Bond watch expert Dell Deaton thinks he has identified the Rolex watch James Bond wears in Jeffery Deaver's just released Carte Blanche. Click the headline to read about it at Dell's terrific James Bond Watches Blog.

Happy Birthday Ian Fleming

Link: And the CARTE BLANCHE reviews start coming in…

I don't have a copy of Carte Blanche in hand yet (shock horror!), so I'm avoiding all reviews. But the very fine HMSS Weblog is tracking reviews as they come in and providing links. Just click the headline above to check out the lastest reviews, which at a glance, appear to be highly positive.

CARTE BLANCHE is #1

Carte Blanche by Jeffery Deaver is currently the #1 Bestseller in books on Amazon.co.uk.

JAMES BOND IS BACK IN 'CARTE BLANCHE' - TODAY!

Today James Bond returns in the all-new 007 novel, Carte Blanche, by bestselling thriller writer Jeffery Deaver. The book finds Bond back in action in a contemporary setting and is the first new James Bond novel in three years.

Carte Blanche is released today in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, the Netherlands, and Korea. (It will be released in U.S. and Canada on June 14.)

Here's a rundown of all the different editions of what is sure to be a bestseller.


MAIN EDITION
ISBN: 9781444716474
PRICE: £19.99
JACKET: Red text on white jacket
AVAILABLE: Amazon and everywhere books are sold!


EBOOK
ISBN: 9781444716443
PRICE: £9.99
AVAILABLE: Amazon and all eBook retailers.


INDEPENDENTS EDITION
ISBN: 9781444738216
PRICE: £19.99
JACKET: Silver text on black jacket
NO OF COPIES: 1,500
DETAILS: Same book as main edition in different jacket, signed by author and numbered.
AVAILABLE: Selective Independent shops across the UK. Click here for a list a list of where to buy.

WATERSTONES EDITION
ISBN: 9781444737073
PRICE: £100
JACKET: Same was main edition, in black box
NO OF COPIES: 750
DETAILS: Limited edition, signed and numbered.
AVAILABLE: Selected Waterstone’s and online at www.hatchards.co.uk


AUDIO EDITION
ISBN: 9781444721065
PRICE: £19.99
JACKET: Same as main edition
DETAILS: Clampack 11 CD complete unabridged audio read by Toby Stephens
AVAILABLE: All of the main retailers that sell audio, including WHSmith, Waterstone’s and Amazon.


AUDIO DOWNLOAD
ISBN: 9781444721072
PRICE: £10
DETAILS: Complete unabridged audio read by Toby Stephens
AVAILABLE: On audible.co.uk and iTunes


BENTLEY EDITION
ISBN: 978144472505X
PRICE: £1,000
JACKET: Unjacketed, in metal box
NO OF COPIES: 500
DETAILS: limited edition, high spec, unsigned
AVAILABLE: Available worldwide through www.007carteblanchebentley.com


Visit author Jeffery Deaver's official website for his UK and U.S. tour schedule. You can also join in the discussion of Carte Blanche at the CommanderBond.net forums.

And the winner is...

Bruce Bale is the winner of the 007 Carte Blanche London Cryptic Mission!

Bruce is the FIRST fan to receive a copy of Carte Blanche. He also won a ride in the Bentley Continental GT at the big launch event today in London. Tonight Bruce gets an overnight stay at The Lanesborough where he will meet author Jeffery Deaver.

Congratulations Bruce!

You can see more pics of Bruce on his big day at the Carte Blanche competition Facebook page.