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Cubby Broccoli Autobiography now available as eBook!

Originally published in hardback in 1998 with the title 'WHEN THE SNOW MELTS', this updated edition from EON Productions features introductions by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli as well as a selection of rarely seen images. EON Productions…

Publishers Weekly reviews Chitty Flies Again

The US trade magazine Publishers Weekly has given Frank Cottrell Boyce's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again a starred review in January 2012. Calling the book 'hilarious and endlessly entertaining', the review praises Cottrell Boyce's…

Chitty Flies Again to feature moving eBook cover!

Frank Cottrell Boyce, award-winning author and screenwriter, has written the wonderful sequel to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, almost fifty years after Ian Fleming wrote his children's story about the magical flying car. And that's not the only thing to bring a smile to the face of children and those who can remember the publication of the original: MacMillan Children's books have…

Dan Stevens reads The Living Daylights

The wonderful Dan Stevens is currently brightening up Sunday evenings as Matthew Crawley on Downton Abbey and he'll no doubt have the same effect on BBC Radio 4 Extra, where you can hear Dan's recording of Ian Fleming's classic short story, The Living Daylights. Don't forget to tune in to Spy Stories on BBC Radio 4 Extra on Monday 24 October at 6.30am, with…

2 PERFECT TRAVEL COMPANIONS FOR ADVENTURE LOVERS AND THRILL SEEKERS

Autumn is now with us; darker evenings and colder nights loom ahead and summer has well and truly drawn to its close. But while teams of tourists head back home and busy families pack up their buckets and spades, what better time than for a reader to celebrate this new calm on the road than by taking up two of Ian Fleming’s real-life narratives, Thrilling Cities and…

CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award 2011 Long List Announced

Ian Fleming is one of the world's best known thriller writers, having inspired many novelists, including our newest James Bond author Jeffery Deaver, to write exciting adventures for memorable heroes and villains in the most exotic locations. Ian even penned an essay titlted 'How to Write a thriller', in which he put forth his ideas on what makes a…

Orion Publishing Group Celebrates John Gardner

Ian Fleming Publications is delighted to announce that The Orion Publishing Group will be re-issuing the first five John Gardner penned Bond books in a stunning, highly collectable hardback edition. Featuring the original cover…

1 New Bond 3 Special Editions

1 NEW BOND 3 SPECIAL EDITIONS THE BENTLEY EDITION Bentley Motors have created this stunning special edition inspired by the glossy, dangerous landscape of Dubai, in honour of 007's newest toy: the Bentley Continental GT. The polished aluminium replica car encases a numbered copy…

Carte Blanche Book of the Moment at Thrillers4U

While the UK release date of Carte Blanche is very likely burnt onto the retinas of James Bond fans nationwide, you now have another reason for crossing those dates off your diary: literary thriller, crime and mystery website thrillers4u.com will be revealing exclusive Carte Blanche - related material…

Carte Blanche International Publishers

Comprehensive List of UK & International Publishers We are absolutely thrilled that Carte Blanche is to be published and translated in more than 20 countries worldwide. See below for the full list of UK and international publishers, including their publication dates for Carte Blanche (if announced) and a link to their official websites / where to…

Fresh Details of Carte Blanche Announced

Much like a mission to which 007 has been assigned; the details of Carte Blanche have been shrouded in secrecy. We know the book sees Bond, in a contemporary setting, heading to Dubai, and, in keeping with Jeffery Deaver's style, the nail biting events occur within a short space of time. However, new information has come to light that goes further to explain what we can…

Carte Blanche Independent Edition - Where to Buy

THE INDEPENDENT EDITION Each copy is numbered and signed by the author, Jeffery Deaver. …

New Bond Book Covers Revealed!

Copyright © 2011 Hodder & Stoughton We are thrilled to be able to reveal the finalised covers for the new James Bond novel, Carte Blanche, written by celebrated US thriller writer Jeffery Deaver. The UK edition, set on a white matte…

John Gardner's Bond Licence Renewed!

Ian Fleming Publications is very pleased to announce plans to release new editions of John Gardner's classic James Bond titles. All fourteen of John Gardner's James Bond books will be republished by Orion in the UK, starting in June this year. Orion will celebrate the 30th anniversary of John Gardner's Licence Renewed by…

SilverFin: The Graphic Novel Nominated for an Eisner Award.

It may come as little surprise to fans of Charlie Higson's fast paced writing style and Kev Walker's imaginative graphic illustrations, that the judges of the Eisner Awards have recognised British talent in the field of graphic novels by nominating…

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Radio Play

BBC Radio 4 Extra will be broadcasting a wonderful new dramatisation of Ian Fleming's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th April 2011. The cast for the new, hour-long recording includes Imogen Stubbs and Alex Jennings! More…

Chitty Flies Again

The Fleming Family have announced that Ian Fleming's classic children's book Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is to be brought back to life with a new series of adventures written by bestselling author and scriptwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce. Click here to see…

Preview the work of the latest James Bond author!

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Ian Fleming International Airport opened in Jamaica!

Under an awning outside the new gentian-blue terminal building, Jamaica’s prime minister, Bruce Golding, cut the ribbon, saying, “This is a significant investment, not just in the buildings and the runway, but in Jamaica’s future.” Explaining why the government had chosen the name, he added, “Ian Fleming made a contribution to Jamaica and gave…

Boscobel Aerodrome to be renamed in honour of Ian Fleming

The Hon. Daryl Vaz, Jamaica's Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, has announced that the Boscobel Aerodrome in northern Jamaica is to be renamed The Ian Fleming International Airport. The Aerodrome is in St Mary, close to Goldeneye, the retreat where Ian Fleming wrote all 14 of his James Bond books. Announcing the renaming,…

James Bond Ebooks now available in the UK

Ian Fleming’s classic James Bond novels are now available for the first time in the UK as eBooks. The 14 books, including Casino Royale, Live and Let Die, From Russia with Love and Dr No, are available through major retailers including Amazon and Waterstones. Follow the links to buy the books from Amazon or Waterstones.

New Thriller Website Launched

Ianfleming.com is pleased to announce the launch of an all new website devoted to thrillers. www.thrillers4u.com aims to help fans of the thriller genre by presenting visitors to the site with a carefully chosen selection of thrillers including, of course, the adventures of the world’s most famous secret agent; James Bond. In amongst the classics are new titles and old…

Raymond Hawkey (1930-2010)

Raymond Hawkey, revolutionary cover designer for the James Bond books sadly died on the 22nd August aged 80. ‘The visual equivalent of a cruel, sardonic smile’ Hawkey’s covers were a stylish revolution for both the Bond brand and spy-thrillers. His greatest legacy was the insistence that ‘James Bond’ should be placed above the title and author and…

CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Shortlist 2010 Announced

The shortlist for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award 2010 was announced today at the Harrogate Literature Festival, with the following books all in contention: o 61 Hours, Lee Child (Bantam Press) o A Loyal Spy, Simon Conway (Hodder & Stoughton) o Gone, Mo Hayder (Bantam Press) o Slow Horses, Mick Herron (Robinson) o The Dying Light, Henry Porter (Orion) o…

Project X

Ian Fleming Publications Ltd is pleased to announce the Jeffery Deaver has been chosen to write James Bond's next literary adventure! Head to www.jamesbondprojectx.com to find out all about it. You can…

The James Bond Elephant

Elephants have appeared all round London. By the London Eye you will find The James Bond Elephant. It has been designed by Oliver LLoyd and Lucy Fleming and is to support the Elephant Family. Oliver Lloyd is a very talented young designer who recently graduated from the Wimbledon College of Art. He specializes in design for Theatre and Film. See more elephants…

All-star cast in Radio 4 Production of Ian Fleming's Goldfinger

BBC Radio 4 aired a new production of Ian Fleming's Goldfinger on Saturday 3rd April 2010. Ian McKellen, Toby Stephens and Rosamund Pike were joined by Ian Ogilvy, John Standing, Tim Pigott-Smith and many more in the all-star cast. Click here to listen to the radio play. …

New Radio Production of Goldfinger features Ian McKellen and Toby Stephens

A brand-new radio recording of Ian Fleming's Goldfinger has been produced by Jarvis & Ayres, featuring an all-star cast and scheduled to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 over Easter weekend 2010. Dramatisation is by award-winning Archie Scottney - Murder She Thought and Spy Stories, Something Fresh (P.G. Wodehouse), Man of The Moment and A Small Family Business (Ayckbourn), The…

SilverFin: The Graphic Novel chosen for the Angoulême Selection

Silverfin: The Graphic Novel has been chosen for the Angouleme Selection. The Angouleme International Comics Festival, now in its 37th year, is the biggest comics and comic books convention in the world, and has chosen SilverFin: the Graphic Novel as…

Young Bond Dossier - Second batch Signed Copies Sold Out

We have now sold out of our second batch of Young Bond Dossier signed copies. If you requested that copies be reserved for you, please check your email for confirmation, with thanks from the team at Ian Fleming Publications Ltd.

Dateman Miniatures

Ian Fleming's internationally best-selling James Bond novels have sold millions of copies world wide, constantly enthralled new generations of readers and inspired one of the most successfull film franchises ever. For the first time the 14 original…

Danger Society: The Young Bond Dossier

Danger Society: The Young Bond Dossier is a companion book for the Young Bond series by Charlie Higson. It features a brand new short story, A Hard Man To Kill, by Charlie Higson and it is jam packed with facts, diagrams and colour illustrations to…

Young Bond Dossier - Signed Copies now In Stock

A very limited number of signed copies of the Young Bond Dossier are now in stock at our online store. Follow the link to place your order!

Young Bond Dossier - Signed Copies Sold Out

Young Bond Dossier Signed Copies

Attention all Young Bond fans! The Young Bond Dossier, the companion book for the Young Bond series, featuring a brand new story by Charlie Higson, will be published by Puffin this Thursday, the 29th October. Ian Fleming Publications Ltd has…

Dagger Winners Announced

The Crime Writers Association and Cactus Television last night hosted the ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards, at which the 2009 Ian Fleming Steel Dagger was presented. John Hart was named the winner for his third book, The Last Child. The awards ceremony at…

By Royal Command a winner in Oxfordshire Children's Book Awards

BBC South reported this weekend that Charlie Higson's By Royal Command has been chosen by the children of Oxfordshire as the best novel of 2009 in the Oxfordshire Children's Book Awards. Congratulations to Charlie!

Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Shortlist Announced

The Crime Writers Association has announced the shortlist for the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2009, along with the shortlists for the CWA Gold Dagger and the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger. These awards will be presented on ITV3 as part of the Crime Season in October this year. To see the full shortlists from the Crime Writers' Association, visit their website.

Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award to be presented on ITV3 as part of the Specsavers Crime Thriller…

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event on ITV3, the 2009 Crime Season will be merged with the Crime Writers’ Association Daggers and the new combined “Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards on ITV3” will take place on Wednesday, 21st October, 2009 and be shown on ITV3 later that month. …

Quantum of Solace Short-listed in British Book Design and Production Awards

Quantum of Solace has been successful in reaching the short-list for the Best Jacket/Cover Design category of the British Book Design and Production Awards 2009. Quantum of Solace is the title of a short story written by Ian Fleming and originally…

Thrilling Cities and The Diamond Smugglers now available

If you have any problems placing an order, please do not hesitate to get in touch via our contact page.

The Crime Writers' Association Dagger Awards 2009

The CWA Dagger Awards celebrate the very best in crime and thriller writing, and are the longest established literary awards in the UK. These premier awards in crime fiction are recognised internationally as a mark of excellence. The winners were announced at a drinks reception held at the Tiger Tiger nightspot in London on the evening of July 15. CWA Chair Margaret Murphy…

By Royal Command wins Oxfordshire Book Award

Charlie Higson's fifth book in the Young Bond series, By Royal Command, has been voted the winner of the ‘Best Junior Novel’ category in the Primary section of the Oxfordshire Book Award, a regional award voted for by almost 1,000 children in the Oxfordshire area. Despite a shortlist of six books, By Royal Command received over 50% of the votes.

Thrilling Cities and The Diamond Smugglers are back in print!

WE ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH OUR PAYMENT PROCESSOR. WE ARE AWARE OF THESE DIFFICULTIES AND ARE RESOLVING THE ISSUE WITH THE UTMOST URGENCY. Two of Ian Fleming's less-known books, Thrilling Cities and The Diamond Smugglers, have been reissued by Ian Fleming Publications Ltd, and are now available for purchase through our shop! …

Temporary Issues with Online Shop

We are aware that many of you have been experiencing difficulties in making purchases from our online shop today, especially with ordering Thrilling Cities and The Diamond Smugglers. These two books are not out of stock, but the facility to buy them has been removed while we ensure that any problems with the processing of orders have been resolved. Any payments made…

British Book Industry Awards

The British Book Industry Awards were held on 1st June, and among the winners was Jane Rose of Penguin, who won the Daily Mail Marketing Campaign of the Year award for Devil May Care. After thanking Penguin and the MOD for all their hard work, Jane dedicated the award to a certain Ian Fleming for starting all the fun in the first place. Another well-deserved win…

Devil May Care Released in Paperback!

Devil May Care, the centenary Bond novel by Sebastian Faulks, was released today in paperback by Penguin. The book was Penguin's fastest-selling fiction hardback in history, and won the Sainsbury's Popular Fiction award at the Galaxy British Book Awards. The cover of the UK paperback features Tuuli Shipster, who also modelled for the hardback cover, in a red catsuit, as she…

By Royal Command Released in Paperback

Puffin have released By Royal Command, the fifth Young Bond adventure in paperback, with the cover featuring the Union Jack in silver. By Royal Command follows Young James Bond's adventures in the Austrian Alps and back at home at Eton, and his encounter with an enchanting new maid named Roan...

Devil May Care and the Galaxy British Book Awards

Devil May Care has been nominated for the Sainsbury's Popular Fiction Award. Devil May Care has been short listed for the Sainsbury's Popular Fiction Award. Click here to view the short list and vote for Devil May Care!

Vote Now for Young Bond!

The latest Young Bond novel, By Royal Command, has been named as one of Richard and Judy's favourite children's books for 2009. Now it's your chance to tell WHSmith who you think should with the Children's Book of the Year award! Click here to see all of the selected books and vote for By Royal Command!

Gala Programmes and Posters now for sale!

Programmes and posters from the Gala event held at the London Palladium this year are now for sale through our online store. Click here to purchase and browse our other products.

The Complete Works of Ian Fleming - Centenary Edition

Click here to find out more about the Queen Anne Press luxury centenary edition and click here for Sangorski and Sutcliffe. Also, five books from Fleming’s Library (kindly loaned by the Lilly Library, Indiana University Bloomington) can now be seen at Sotherans of Sackville Street, London. Four of these books were at the 1963 exhibition, Printing at the Mind of Man.…

The Complete Works of Ian Fleming, Centenary Edition

The fine binding limited edition of the complete works of Ian Fleming may be seen at Sangorski and Sutcliffe, 76 Rochester Row, London, SW1P 1JU from October 15. Click here to find out more about this edition and click here for Sangorski and Sutcliffe. Also, five books from Fleming’s Library (kindly loaned by the Lilly Library, Indiana University Bloomington) can now be…

Diamonds Galore, The Financial Times, 11th October 2008

On October 11th, the Financial Times publiched an article about the very special Ian Fleming Centenary Special Editions, published by the Queen Anne Press. "To celebrate the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth, Sotherans next week boasts a double display: a lavish, limited edition of the writer's complete works, together with books that Fleming himself…

The Story of James Bond: A Tribute to Ian Fleming

Stars from the world of music, stage and screen came togerther on October 5th at the London Palladium to tell the story of Ian Fleming's life and how James Bond came to be. The evening was punctuated with renditions of the classic Bond songs and music from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. To read more about the event, please click here.

Lucy Fleming meets Duran Duran

The Ian Fleming Centenary Bust

The Ian Fleming Centenary Bust has been created by Anthony Smith, a young British sculptor with a growing reputation for high profile commissions. Born in Glasgow in 1984, Anthony was just eighteen when he received his first commission to have one of his sculptures cast in bronze, and at nineteen he began exhibiting at a gallery in Mayfair. Anthony's passions have always…

Celebrate 100 Years of Ian Fleming with the Times Online

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Bond Bound Catalogue now available through our Online Store!

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The Story of James Bond - A Tribute to Ian Fleming

Sunday 5 October 2008 London Palladium Theatre 7.30pm In Aid of the British Heart Foundation The Ian Fleming Centenary presents The Story of James Bond – A Tribute to Ian Fleming, at the London Palladium Theatre on Sunday 5 October 2008. Arranged for the family by Ian Fleming’s niece, Lucy Fleming this unique and glamorous evening will mark the final event in…

Bond and the Times Online

Find out all about the world of Britain's favourite spy, James Bond, and his creator, Ian Fleming with the Times Online. There is a Fleming and Bond timeline, the London Landmarks of Fleming and Bond and the top ten gadgets, cars, villains, girls and locations. Click here to go to the Bond pages of the Times Online.

Puffin Launch New Online Game

Today (Monday 11th August 2008) Puffin Books announces a new Young Bond alternate reality game, The Shadow War on www.youngbond.com. This groundbreaking game is the first alternate reality game made specifically for children around books. The launch will precede publication of the fifth book in Charlie Higson’s best-selling Young Bond series, By Royal Command, by Puffin…

Royal visit to Bletchley Park

HRH Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall had a busy few hours looking around the exhibitions at Bletchley Park and opening the ‘From Bletchley, With Love’ exhibition telling the story of Ian Fleming’s top secret wartime work as special liaison officer between Naval Intelligence and Bletchley Park. Ian Fleming's niece, Lucy Williams, and her…

Steel Dagger Award Winner is Announced

The dagger and £2000 prize money are awarded for the best adventure/thriller novel in the vein of James Bond. Tom Rob Smith - Child 44 - Simon & Schuster “This powerful debut evokes the double unthink disorientation and paranoia of the Stalinist era, while never losing sight of the more intimate story. Location and period take it a notch above the usual serial…

Ian Fleming Publications Ltd appoints literary agent Simon Trewin of United Agents

Ian Fleming Publications Ltd (IFP), the Fleming family company that owns the copyright to the James Bond books, has appointed United Agents’ literary agent, Simon Trewin, to manage worldwide English language literary rights in the Ian Fleming titles and Young Bond. The appointment is effective from the beginning of July 2008. Corinne Turner , Managing Director of IFP…

Ian Fleming Publications First Day Cover

Ian Fleming Publications is producing its own limited edition First Day Cover incorporating all six of the Ian Fleming's James Bond Special Stamps launched tomorrow by the Royal Mail. The First Day Cover, which features artwork by Michael Gillette from the forthcoming Penguin hardback edition of Casino Royale, will be available to order through this website shortly at a price…

Goldfinger Golf Tournament on BBC

See the BBC coverage here and watch an interview with Ian's niece, Lucy Fleming and Bond girl, Tania Mallett.

Goldfinger Golf Tournament

The winning team, Felix Leiter. From left to right: Mike Clancy, Nick Stacey, David Benson, Sadeq Sayeed On 25th June 2008, 21 teams of intrepid James Bond fans gathered at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, Kent to pay tribute to Ian Fleming and follow in the footsteps of Auric Goldfinger and his caddy, Oddjob. Ian was a keen golfer and loved to play at the famous…

Risico on Radio 4

Listen again at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00bvq5n.

Ian Fleming in Standpoint

Read the article here: http://www.standpointmag.co.uk/node/81/full.

Devil May Care is Penguin's Fastest Selling Hardback Fiction Title Ever

Read the Guardian's report here.

Ian Fleming in Standpoint Magazine

Ian Fleming: Underrated? Stanpoint have called Ian Fleming's novels 'tough, lean thrillers, rooted in character and situation'. Read the full article here at Standpoint Online.

Watch Bond Authors Videos with Borders

Watch Bond Videos with Borders Click here to watch videos of Charlie Higson, Samantha Weinberg and Ben MacIntyre talking about their Bond experiences.

Writing Bond

Imperial War Museum London WRITING BOND 10 June, 7.00pm Author and journalist Ben Macintyre will chair a panel of authors looking at how they each took on the legend of Fleming’s James Bond and made it their own. The panel will include Kate Westbrook, author of The Moneypenny Diaries; Charlie Higson, author of the Young Bond novels; Fleming’s biographer Andrew…

Charlie Higson on Writing the Young Bond series

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Charlie Higson is the Bond canon's Ken Dodd

Charlie Higson at Hay Click here to read Carrie Quinlan's blog on Charlie Higson at the Hay literature festival.

Devil May Care Released

Devil May Care Released Devil May Care has been released in hardback by Penguin today, 28th May 2008. The novel was commisssioned by the Fleming family and Ian Fleming Publications to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ian Fleming's birth, and has been written by Sebastian Faulks. Read reviews of the book from The Times and The Telegraph. …

One Hundred Things You Didn't Know About Ian Fleming

The Scotsman is celebrating Ian Fleming's Cetenary by telling us 100 facts about our favourite thriller writer. Click here to read the article in full.

Ian Fleming's Birthday Lunch

“My favourite restaurant is Scott’s” Ian once said to Herb Caen, columnist on the San Francisco Chronicle, as they left Scott’s restaurant: ‘See that window?’ he asked. ‘When James Bond is in London, he always lunches there, at the corner table – that’s so he can look down and watch the pretty girls walking…

Ian Fleming Centenary

IAN FLEMING CENTENARY 28TH MAY 2008 ianflemingcentenary.com Ian Fleming, the genius who created James Bond, secret agent 007, was born 100 years ago on the 28th May. A year-long programme of events is under way to celebrate his life, his legacy as a writer, and the amazing impact that his fictional creation has had not only in Britain but all around…

Sebastian Faulks names Moonraker as one of his favourite books

Sebastian Faulks and Moonraker Sebastian Faulks has named Moonraker as one of the 40 books he can't live without. Read what he says about Ian Fleming's novel here, at the Times Online.

The Bond dossier

The Observer: The Bond dossier For all you fact-hunting fiends, here is the perfect opportunity to brush up on some facts and figures surrounding our favourite man of mystery.

Famous Fleming Fans on Bond

Famous Fans on Bond in The Times Famous fans, including Len Deighton and Antony Beevor tell The Times why they love Ian Fleming's Bond. Read their responses here.

Quantum of Solace

Quantum of Solace: The Complete JAMES BOND Short Stories to be launched. To coincide with the release of the new James Bond film, QUANTUM OF SOLACE, starring Daniel Craig and Dame Judi Dench, Penguin Classics has brought together for the first time all the short stories in one volume. The stories follow the…

Bring on the Bond girls

Chauvinist or Cassanova? Seven modern women describe their reactions to Ian Fleming's super-spy here in the Observer on Sunday 18th May.

Free Bond Books with the Times

Free Bond Books The Times started their promotion on Saturday 17th May, but a free Fleming Bond book can be collected when the Times is purchased at WHSmiths every day this week. The books are in covers designed by Richie Fahey. Read full details of the offer here.

James Bond: A Reader's Guide

James Bond: A Reader's Guide Henry Chancellor is the author of JAMES BOND THE MAN AND HIS WORLD (2005) The Official Companion to Ian Fleming's Creation. Read his guide to Ian Fleming's James Bond books here at the Times online.

James Bond books are Forever

James Bond Books are Forever Joseph Connolly got hooked on 007 when he was 12 and has been busy collecting the novels - from paperbacks to first editions - ever since. Here he provides a bookworm's guide.

Imperial War Museum Launch Ian Fleming and James Bond Exhibition

For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond 17 April 2008 – 1 March 2009 To celebrate the centenary of Ian Fleming’s birth, Imperial War Museum London is producing the first major exhibition devoted to the life and work of the man who created the world’s most famous secret agent, James Bond. Featuring fascinating material, much on public display for the…

New Hardback editions of Fleming's 14 Bond Books to be Released

Bond is back … www.penguin007.co.uk On 28th May 2008, new editions of all of Ian Fleming’s classic James Bond books are published by Penguin to mark the centenary of his birth and to coincide with publication of the brand new Bond book Devil May Care by Sebastian Faulks . The fourteen original books will be published in hardback priced at £14.99 with eye…

The Ian Fleming Map of Britain

Ian Fleming's British Heritage The Telgraph's Seven magazine this weekend featured an intriguing factfile of twenty locations crucial to Ian Fleming's life. Click here to read MARIANNA WALKER's article on Ian Fleming's Britain.

Sky News Report on For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond at the Imperial War Museum

The world's best-known secret agent is blowing his cover once again in a major exhibition at the Imperial War Museum devoted to 007 author Ian Fleming. Sky's Matt Smith has been along to take a look at the life and work of James Bond's creator. Click here to watch the report.

Bentley Motors designs limited collector's edition of the new Bond book, Devil May Care

www.penguin007.com Cars and James Bond have always had a strong association and, contrary to popular belief, Bond’s preference has historically been firmly with Bentley Motors. He owned three Bentleys in the course of the fourteen original novels written by Ian Fleming. It is fitting therefore that in Devil May Care - published to coincide with the…

BBC Radio 4 Celebrates the Centenary of James Bond Creator Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming, renowned author and creator of iconic spy James Bond, was born 100 years ago. To mark this special anniversary, BBC Radio 4 presents a short season of programmes including an all-star dramatisation of Dr No; a documentary following Fleming’s niece, Lucy, on a personal journey to find out more about her uncle; and British historian Professor David Cannadine…

Date of BBC Radio 4 Show Changed

The date of the BBC Radio 4 show 'The Bond Correspondence' has changed from 10th May to 24th May. Watch this space for more news on Bond broadcasts in the centenary year.

Bond is Back

Bond is back … www.penguin007.co.uk On 28th May 2008, new editions of all of Ian Fleming’s classic James Bond books are published by Penguin to mark the centenary of his birth and to coincide with publication of the brand new Bond book Devil May Care by Sebastian Faulks. The fourteen original books will be published in hardback priced at…

Quantum of Solace

The Complete JAMES BOND Short Stories to celebrate the Ian Fleming Centenary Published by Penguin Classics 28 May 2008, £8.99 To coincide with the release of the new James Bond film, QUANTUM OF SOLACE, starring Daniel Craig and Dame Judi Dench, Penguin Classics has brought together for the first time all the short stories in one…

Imperial War Museum Exhibition

For Your Eyes Only Ian Fleming and James Bond 17 April 2008 – 1 March 2009 To celebrate the centenary of Ian Fleming’s birth, Imperial War Museum London is producing the first major exhibition devoted to the life and work of the man who created the world’s most famous secret agent, James Bond. Featuring fascinating material, much on public display for…

Miss Moneypenny's Final Fling

The Moneypenny Diaries – Final Fling by Kate Westbrook Published by John Murray in hardback on 1st May 2008 The third book in the Moneypenny series, following the affairs and adventures of James Bond’s right-hand woman. It is the mid-1960s and the British secret intelligence service is hit by a series of defection scandals. Facing considerable…

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is Back

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG IS BACK! Special centenary edition to be published by Puffin on 1 May 2008 “The wings slowly tilted, and as Commander Pott, at last realizing what CHITTY-CHITTY-BANG-BANG was up to, pressed down the accelerator pedal, the big green car tilted up her shining green and silver nose and took off!” Caractacus, Mimsie, Jeremy…

New Bond hardback editions

Penguin will be publishing beautiful new collectors’ hardback editions of all 14 of the original Bond novels under a special 007 imprint. The books, all with new jacket designs, will be available from 29 May, price £14.99.

Penguin and MySpace Announce Winner of James Bond Soundtrack competition

Monday 17th March 2008 MEDIA ALERT: PENGUIN AND MYSPACE ANNOUNCE WINNER OF JAMES BOND SOUNDTRACK COMPETITION Cardiff band SAL voted in by the MySpace community http://uk.myspace.com/devilmaycarebook London - 17th March 2008: Cardiff-based band, SAL have today received the exciting news that their track will be given pride of place on the audio book for Devil May Care, the…

By Royal Command Novel Released

Wednesday 3rd September sees the publication of By Royal Command, the fifth instalment of the globally popular Young Bond series and the eagerly anticipated unveiling of its cover. In keeping with the royal theme of the novel, the artwork is in striking red, black and silver with an embossed union-jack and regal-red…

Penguin and Myspace begin search for James Bond Theme Tune

PENGUIN AND MYSPACE BEGIN SEARCH FOR JAMES BOND THEME TUNE First theme tune for a Bond book to mark Faulks’ tribute novel uk.myspace.com/devilmaycarebook LONDON - 28.1.2008 – Musicians and James Bond fans across Britain have the rare chance to be a part of 007’s iconic history as Penguin announces its search for the theme tune to Devil May…

Imperial War Museum Exhibition

For Your Eyes Only Ian Fleming and James Bond 17 April 2008 – 1 March 2009 To celebrate the centenary of Ian Fleming’s birth, Imperial War Museum London is producing the first major exhibition devoted to the life and work of the man who created the world’s most famous secret agent, James Bond. Featuring fascinating material, much on public display for the…

On her Majesty's postal service - Samantha Bond unveils First Royal Mail Stamps of 2008

News Release 7 January 2008 ON HER MAJESTY’S POSTAL SERVICE – SAMANTHA BOND UNVEILS FIRST ROYAL MAIL STAMPS OF 2008 Actress Samantha Bond appeared in London today to officially launch Ian Fleming’s James Bond stamps, on sale from tomorrow in Post Office branches and online. Ms Bond arrived at the wheel of an Aston Martin DB6 – the preferred…

2008: Ian Fleming centenary year

2008: Ian Fleming centenary year 2008 is the centenary year of Ian Fleming, creator of one of the world’s most legendary literary characters, James Bond. As well as being an author, during his youth he was an accomplished athlete and later a journalist. He worked in Naval Intelligence during the war, and was a travel writer and a spy. 2008 promises a year-long…

First glimpse of Penguin's new Bond book, Devil May Care

News Release First glimpse of Penguin’s new Bond book, Devil May Care James Bond is renowned for his impeccable taste when it comes to women, and the girl on the front of the brand new Bond book will leave you both shaken and stirred. The jacket image for Devil May Care, written by Sebastian Faulks, is unveiled today (Monday 3rd December). It features the model Tuuli…

A brand new JAMES BOND novel for the Ian Fleming Centenary

DEVIL MAY CARE Sebastian Faulks A brand new JAMES BOND novel for the Ian Fleming Centenary Published by Penguin Books in hardback on 28th May 2008, £18.99 * Review copies available on publication date * “In his house in Jamaica, Ian Fleming used to write a thousand words in the morning, then go snorkelling, have a cocktail, lunch on the terrace, more diving,…

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