Cover art for the Norwegian Hurricane Gold paperback

Our friends at Ian Fleming Publications have provided us with full cover art for the just released Norwegian paperback edition of Charlie Higson’s fourth Young Bond novel, Hurricane Gold (Farlig gull). I've always loved this artwork, and I think it looks so much better without the reflective coating that was used on the UK paperback.

Published by Aschehoug with a translation by Heidi Grinde, Farlig gull finds young James Bond battling American gangsters deep in the jungles of Mexico. Along the way he teams with a Bond Girl named Precious Stone and tangles with a deadly villainess named Mrs. Glass.

Hurricane Gold was first published in the UK in 2007.

Carte Blanche UK paperback coming Sept. 1, 2011?

A listing has just appeared on Amazon.co.uk for the paperback edition of Jeffery Deaver's new Bond novel, Carte Blanche.

The hardcover is due for release on May 26. This is a pretty quick release for the paperback. In fact, it's so quick, I wonder if this might be a mistake (Amazon sometimes estimates). Nevertheless, I love that it looks like we won't have to wait a full year for this.

I'm in the process of confirming the date and seeing whether cover art is available. Stand by.

Amazon pre-order discounts on Carte Blanche and SilverFin Limited Edition

Just a heads-up that Amazon is now offering generous pre-order discounts on the upcoming James Bond novel by Jeffrey Deaver, Carte Blanche, and the special Limited Edition of Charlie Higson's Young Bond novel, SilverFin.

Currently both the US and UK editions of Carte Blanche are 42% off. SilverFin shows a discount of 33%. Click below to go.

Raymond Benson talks BOND in March and April

Raymond Benson is embarking on a tour presenting his up-close and personal look at the James Bond phenomenon. Raymond will will provide an entertaining and informative journey into the world of Bond creator Ian Fleming. He will show how Fleming created 007, portray the rise of Bond as a cultural icon through books and films, and discuss his own involvement in the Bond franchise.

TUESDAY, MARCH 22
7pm
Waubonsee Community College--Sugar Grove Campus Auditorium
Rt. 47 at Waubonsee Drive
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
"My Life with James Bond" Slideshow Lecture!
See Waubonsee College Tickets for more info.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29
7pm
Waubonsee Community College--Sugar Grove Campus Auditorium
Rt. 47 at Waubonsee Drive
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
"Writing Suspense Fiction" Seminar Lecture!
See Waubonsee College Tickets for more info.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
7pm
Bettendorf Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Dr.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
"The James Bond Phenomenon" slideshow/lecture/book signing
Call 563-344-4175 for more info.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21
11:30am
Lone Star College, Montgomery Recital Hall
3200 College Park Drive
Conroe, TX 77384
"The James Bond Phenomenon" slideshow/lecture/book signing
Click for details

Watch Raymond's official website for more upcoming appearances. Also check out the trailer for his new book, The Black Stiletto.

Ultimate Bondathon - 25 Films. 3 Days. No Substitutes.

I had the great pleasure of participating in some of this.

CLICK HERE to read more about this event at CommandBond.net.