These replicas were first released in the 1990s and now sell for a pretty penny on eBay. I kick myself for not buying them back in the day.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Win a set of IAN FLEMING first edition replicas
To promote the release of their new 007 Reloaded audiobooks, AudioGo are giving UK residents the chance to win a complete set of first edition replicas of the 14 original James Bond novels by Ian Fleming. All you need to do is answer a simple question on their website (*cough* Goldeneye *cough*) and you'll be entered into their drawing.
These replicas were first released in the 1990s and now sell for a pretty penny on eBay. I kick myself for not buying them back in the day.
These replicas were first released in the 1990s and now sell for a pretty penny on eBay. I kick myself for not buying them back in the day.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Amazon reveals their new IAN FLEMING reprints and launches online store
Today Amazon has revealed their promised "new look" series and have also launched a special online store where you can pre-order the books for an October 16, 2012 release.
The print versions will be paperbacks published under Amazon's Thomas & Mercer imprint and will be available to all retailers. The eBooks will initially only be available via Amazon's Kindle store.
Here are all the covers with thanks to our friends at Amazon Publishing and IFP. Certainly these are the most avant-garde Bond covers ever!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
007 RELOADED audiobooks available NOW
Today sees the release of AudioGo's 007 Reloaded audiobooks. These are 12 original Ian Fleming James Bond novels read by major British actors, including some who have starred in James Bond films. Each audiobook also contains a bonus interview with its star reader.
They are available as both a digital download and on CD (linked below). They are currently only available in the UK.
Casino Royale (read by Dan Stevens)
Live and Let Die (read by Rory Kinnear)
Moonraker (read by Bill Nighy)
Diamonds Are Forever (read by Damian Lewis)
From Russia With Love (read by Toby Stephens)
Doctor No (read by Hugh Quarshie)
Goldfinger (read by Hugh Bonneville)
Thunderball (read by Jason Isaacs)
The Spy Who Loved Me (read by Rosamund Pike)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (read by David Tennant)
You Only Live Twice (read by Martin Jarvis)
The Man With The Golden Gun (read by Kenneth Branagh)
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
IAN FLEMING: THE BIBLIOGRAPHY coming in October
With all the new Ian Fleming reprints and the 50th Anniversary books hitting shelves in the next few months, the book that I am actually most excited about is Ian Fleming: The Bibliography by Jon Gilbert. Now at last we have a release date and details about this major publication from Queen Ann Press.
IAN FLEMING: THE BIBLIOGRAPHYLate October launch announced by
Queen Anne Press
A comprehensive 750-page guide to the work of Ian Fleming, one of the 20th Century’s greatest thriller writers and creator of the world’s most famous spy, Special Agent 007. Covering everything from the first draft of Casino Royale in 1952 to editions still in print today, Ian Fleming: The Bibliography is not only an indispensable source of information for collectors, enthusiasts, libraries and booksellers alike, but an entertaining and informative volume that will appeal to anyone interested in the James Bond phenomenon. The guide will be published in Late October 2012 by Queen Anne Press – the literary impress once managed by Ian Fleming.
Author, Jon Gilbert, is the foremost expert on the works of Ian Fleming. He has worked for rare book experts Adrian Harrington Limited since 1990 and is an internationally renowned expert in James Bond material.
Jon says: “Ian Fleming is best known as the creator of James Bond, an icon of 20th century popular culture, but he was also a journalist, publisher, travel writer, motor enthusiast, card player, accomplished golfer and noted bibliophile. Much has been written about Fleming and his legendary creation, but until now there has been no serious bibliographical account of his published work.”
Jon’s research took him to the Jonathan Cape Publishing archive, Eton College Library, the Pan Macmillan archive, Penguin Books Ltd., The Imperial War Museum's Fleming Exhibition, the British Library and the 'Bond Bound' display at The Fleming Collection, London. In addition he has been able to interview colleagues, friends and family of Ian Fleming. He came across many interesting and little- known details, all of which are included in the bibliography. The result is not just a collection of literary facts and figures, but a fascinating insight into the career of one of Britain’s most famous authors.
The bibliography covers every aspect of Fleming’s writing, from the manuscript stage, through typescripts, uncorrected proofs, advance and review copies, first and subsequent impressions, paperback printings, omnibus and collected editions, as well as periodical appearances, comic strip adaptations, young reader and large print editions published in Britain and America.
Apart from the fourteen Bond novels there are sections covering Fleming’s non-fiction works The Diamond Smugglers and Thrilling Cities, his book for children Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, plus his more obscure articles, essays and contributions. Each main entry includes an engaging narrative on the conception, editorial process and marketing of the book, complemented by a full list of sources. Biographies of Fleming's closest confidants are provided, along with a detailed chronology of the author's life.
The work has been compiled with the approval of Ian Fleming’s literary estate and the assistance of the Ian Fleming Foundation. As Kate Grimond, Ian Fleming’s niece explains: “Queen Anne Press's first publication in its revived form was the complete works of Ian Fleming, 18 volumes in all including the 14 famous James Bond titles. We are delighted now to publish Ian Fleming: The Bibliography, a magisterial work which includes more than 1,000 illustrations and is a must for any Bond aficionado.”
Fergus Fleming, Ian Fleming’s nephew and author of the Bibliography’s Preface, comments: “The result of four years’ intensive research, Jon’s book is a welcome reminder of just how important Ian Fleming’s works are and how deeply they have influenced so many people.”
The Book is available in two versions:
- Standard: bound in cloth with gold blocking (Price: £175)
- Deluxe: quarter-bound in vellum effect on black boards & gold blocking - inspired by Fleming’s own design for a limited edition of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. (Limited to 250 numbered copies/ Price: £250)
Available from Queen Anne Press and Adrian Harrington Ltd Website: www.queenannepress.com / Tel: +44 (0)207 229 0118 or via email from rare@harringtonbooks.co.ukMore information can be found on the official Facebook page.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Vintage Classic 007 paperbacks now shipping
While the official released date is this Thursday (Sept 6), Amazon.co.uk is already shipping the new Vintage Classic Ian Fleming James Bond novels with the Saul Bass inspired cover artwork. All 14 titles now show as being "in stock."
Visit The Book Bond's Vintage Fleming page for release dates and pre-order links for all the new Ian Fleming paperbacks and eBooks from Vintage.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
New Michael Gillette artwork on German THUNDERBALL
Peter Lorenz over at the superb blog Illustrated 007 alerts us to this brand new Michael Gillette cover art for the upcoming German edition of Thunderball. Gillette created the centenary cover series in 2008. On his official website Gillette says he wanted to redo the Thunderball artwork as he was disappointed with the first cover ("Green is the hardest colour to reproduce") and that he's "really happy with the redux." Me too.
Click here to order prints of Michael Gillette's Bond covers and other artwork.
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| Original 2008 cover and the 2012 German redux. |
Click here to order prints of Michael Gillette's Bond covers and other artwork.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Unused DEVIL MAY CARE cover artwork
Thomas Nixdorf, author of the first comprehensive James Bond poster book, Licence to Thrill (1997) and who now collects original James Bond artwork, generously shares with us today these two unused cover art paintings by Mark Stutzman for the U.S. edition of Sebastian Faulk's Devil May Care (2008). I love this kind of thing!
Here is Stutzman's final artwork.
Thank you Thomas! And thanks to Illustrated 007 for the alert.
Monday, August 6, 2012
007 RELOADED audiobooks available for pre-order
AudioGo, the home of BBC Audiobooks, have launched a special page for their upcoming 007 Reloaded Ian Fleming James Bond audiobooks featuring readings by major British actors. Each audiobook also contains a bonus interview with its star reader.
You can pre-order the books, listen to a sample, and also enter a competition to win a facsimile of the first-edition hardback novel of the same story, signed by the star reader! All you have to do is pre-order from the 007 Reloaded titles and wait to see if you've won.
The 007 Reloaded audiobooks are due for release on September 6, 2012. They will be available as both a digital download and on CD. They are currently only available in the UK.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Bonding with ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
Nothing literary Bond related and no mention of Fleming anywhere, unfortunately, but there is a nice shot of Timothy Dalton from his 1986 screen test that I've never seen.
Here's a look back at past Entertainment Weekly Bond covers, including their fantasy covers that came inside the Fall Movie Preview issue of 2006 (love these).
Friday, August 3, 2012
The Ian Fleming Foundation and the cars of JAMES BOND
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the cinematic James Bond, The Ian Fleming Foundation showcased several authentic James Bond vehicles at the San Diego Comic Con. Check out this coverage by my good friends Athena Stamos and Brad Hansen of CraveOnline. Also featuring the great Mike VanBlaricum who helped me build my collection of Ian Fleming first editions in the 1980s. Great stuff!
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